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

DENTAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Information on dental technology as a profession

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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 2021

CPD

1 HOUR

Scanning is moving us forwards

To provide a masterclass introduction to the provision of scanned dental tissues and the production of digitally formed crowns.

1st June 2021

CPD

1 HOUR

Does Professional Regulation Need You?

To raise awareness of the Government consultation regarding the regulated professions.

1st June 2021

CPD

1 HOUR

Checklist your current custom-made dental device quality management system for MDR

To raise awareness of the requirements for manufacturers under the MHRA MDR

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

- JR -

THE LATEST

NEWS & EVENTS

New NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard

30th July 2021

Amanda Pritchard has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of NHS England. As NHS chief executive, she will be responsible for an annual budget of more than £130 billion while ensuring that everyone in the country receives high quality care.

Dental professional nominations for national honours

29th July 2021

The Office of the Chief Dental Officer (OCDO) is currently seeking nominations from across the oral health sector for recognition in the national honours system.

The Dental Technology Showcase

13th May 2022 to 14th May 2022

FREE Birmingham NEC, hall 5

CloserStill Media, organisers of the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS), have made the carefully considered decision to postpone the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS), the event will now take place 13th-14th May 2022 at Birmingham NEC.

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 -