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Professional Body For UK Dental Technologists

Whether qualified or in training, we facilitate our members with the tools needed to stay educated, compliant and in touch with what is going on in dental technology and the wider dental arena.

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Dental technologists ASSOCIATION (DTA)

The DTA is the leading professional body for Dental Technologists in the United Kingdom. Run by voluntary dental technicians for dental technicians, our team are committed to advancing standards within dental technology for the benefit of the oral healthcare of the nation.

We represent individual dental technologists, providing lifelong learning, advice, guidance and support to our members; and raise awareness of the key issues affecting the dental technology profession. We also provide for Clinical Dental Technicians through our wide range of membership support.

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Our membership area provides instant free access to a range of verifiable CPD and information...

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What does it mean for Dental Technologists including Clinical Dental Technicians?

DENTAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Information on dental technology as a profession

WHY JOIN THE DTA?

WE'RE ALL ABOUT OUR MEMBERS

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MEMBERS AREA

HELPLINES

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COMMUNITY

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THE TECHNOLOGIST

The Technologist is a members-only publication written specifically for dental technologists and provides lifelong learning. It aims to raise awareness, educate, engage and showcase information, products and services relevant to DTA members. Published every quarter, each issue contains up to six hours of verifiable CPD specific to dental technician's needs thereby supporting DTA members to fulfil their annual verifiable CPD. Click here for a preview.

THE LATEST

ARTICULATE CPD ARTICLES

1st June 2022

CPD

1 hour

Dental materials and 3D printing during a platinum year

To gain an overview of modern materials and techniques

1st June 2022

CPD

1 hour

What are the advantages of blue light dental lab scanners?

To gain a greater understanding of the science behind blue LED light scanners

1st March 2022

CPD

1 HOUR

Would you recognise a heart attack?

To recognise even the mildest symptoms of a heart attack

"BRILLIANT ARTICLE IN MY FIELD OF WORK AND A DIFFERENT TECHNIQUE TO HOW I DO DUPLICATE DENTURES.

- JR -

THE LATEST

NEWS & EVENTS

DTA's new 6-month Trial Membership!

12th August 2022

This membership is open to Open to Dental Technicians and Clinical Dental Technicians living in the United Kingdom. The 6-month trial membership including access to over 10 hours of CPD per year, PDP, Log Book, DTA Journals, exclusive insurance offers, 24 hour helpline, support, guidance documents and more!

Job Vacancy: Full time Experienced Ceramist and a Full time Experienced Prosthetics Technician

12th August 2022

H2W Ltd is a busy dental laboratory based in Weston Super Mare and we are looking for a Full time Experienced Ceramist and a Full time Experienced Prosthetics Technician to join our team. All applicants must be able to work independently as well as being part of our team.

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OUR CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2021

MIND

Throughout 2021, the DTA will be supporting the charity Mind. Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. But hundreds of thousands of people are still struggling. Mind believe that no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Visit our charity page and please donate if you can.

"THE BEST MOVE I MADE AS A DENTAL TECHNICIAN WAS JOINING THE DTA, KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK!
- JH -