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30th October 2020

Save the date: European Dental Technicians Day 2021

FEPPD have recently announced that the European Dental Technicians Day will take place on Friday 4 June 2021. Save the date and start planning your virtual events.

29th October 2020

Announcement from CDO England

The Chief Dental Officer England, Sara Hurley, has announced the revised SOPs are now published. They incorporate the recently published COVID-19: infection prevention and control dental appendix. The IPC guidance and the revised SOPs address one of the key challenges facing dental practices; the duration of the post Aerosol Generating Procedure (AGP) downtime.

29th October 2020

ORAL HEALTH 2020 Vision: Webinars

In aid of Mouth Cancer Action Month, Dental Update – in partnership with Denplan, Oral-B and the Oral Health Foundation – has put together a series of webinars throughout November.

28th October 2020

Flu vaccine: Protect yourself and help reduce pressure on the NHS

The flu vaccine is offered free on the NHS to anyone over 65 or with a serious long-term health condition. The flu virus changes every year so even if you have previously had the vaccination you won’t be protected against this year’s strain. Protect yourself by getting the flu jab.

27th October 2020

Over 4 hours of verifiable CPD

The latest issue of The Technologist will be arriving with our members very soon. The November edition includes over 4 hours of verifiable CPD and lots of informative articles.

26th October 2020

UK IPC Guidance for Dental Settings

Office of the Chief Dental Officer, England have recently published UK IPC Guidance for Dental Settings.

23rd October 2020

Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) 2021

The organisers of the Dental Technology Showcase DTS are planning for the event to take place on Friday 21 & Saturday 22 May 2021 at the Birmingham NEC, subject to government guidelines. Save the date.

22nd October 2020

Situation wanted: Midlands based GCD Registered Dental Technician

GCD registered dental technician, mainly experienced in prosthetic and some experience in ceramics. Looking for an opportunity based in the Midlands.

19th October 2020

GDC Scope of Practice Review

The DTA see benefit in broadening the dental technician Scope of Practice and we have specifically shared this view during consultations with the GDC. Continue reading for updates from the GDC Scope of Practice Review.

16th October 2020

Apprenticeship, traineeship or kickstart placements

Have you considered offering an apprenticeship, traineeship or kickstart placement? There are many incentives for employers, plus you can help develop the dental technology profession by sharing your knowledge.

15th October 2020

Test and Trace Support Payment scheme: claiming financial support

If you have been contacted by NHS Test and Trace and told to self-isolate on or after 28 September 2020, you’re under a legal obligation to do so, and could be eligible for a £500 Test and Trace Support Payment.

14th October 2020

Local restrictions: areas with an outbreak of coronavirus

Following the government announcement on Monday 12 October, England is now divided into three tiers: medium, high and very high. There are different restrictions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

13th October 2020

Is your EDI information up-to-date and complete?

Last week the GDC published the annual registration report, providing a snapshot of registration data held by them on 31 December 2019. It includes statistics on the total number of dental professionals on the Registers, by title, the equality and diversity profile of all registrants, and the figures and details relating to additions and removals from the Registers in 2019.

13th October 2020

Claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

If you’re eligible and your business has been adversely affected on or after 14 July 2020, you must make your claim for the second grant on or before 19 October 2020.

12th October 2020

New guidance on Government Job Retention Bonus

Further information has been published on how businesses can claim the government’s Job Retention Bonus

9th October 2020

Government Job Support Scheme

The Government have produced a Job Support Scheme factsheet which explains what is covered by the grant, which employers and employees are eligible, and how to claim.

9th October 2020

Acas CBI and TUC Joint Statement: Handling Redundancies

Acas, CBI and TUC have released a joint statement on handling redundancies
If you need advice or support on handling redundancies, changing contracts or varying working arrangements you can request a free call-back from an Acas adviser who can talk through the issues you are facing and provide advice.

8th October 2020

Fallow Time Calculator launched by FGDP UK and CGDent

A new free-to-use Fallow Time Calculator has been launched by the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) UK to enable you to determine, justify and record the fallow period necessary following dental procedures carrying a higher risk of exposure to potentially-infectious aerosols.

8th October 2020

Situation wanted: Prosthetics Dental Technician

Situation wanted

Experienced, qualified, GDC registered Prosthetics Dental Technician seeking full time employment in the Torquay / Exeter area.

7th October 2020

DTA Statement in support of track and trace

Taking account of the tightening of restrictions in the United Kingdom to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that you do all in your power to keep yourself, your team and your clients safe. Many of your clients may come from the most vulnerable groups. The UK test, track and trace system is a way to quickly get in touch with individuals who may have been in close contact with somebody who is infected.

7th October 2020

Job Vacancy: Highly Skilled Dental Technicians

Based in the Ellesmere Port, we are a leading digital dental laboratory. We provide all aspects of crown and bridge, veneers, implants and smile design cases to dentists throughout the UK.
Due to continued success we are seeking to recruit experienced, highly skilled Dental Technicians.
Requirements:

5th October 2020

A new year of CPD

Did you know DTA CPD is available for 12 months from publication? Make sure you have completed November 2019 before it expires on 31 October 2020.

2nd October 2020

Review of dental technology techniques and products

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Is that your mantra when it comes to trying out new products and different techniques?
But aren’t you curious about what other products are available on the market and if they perform better?

1st October 2020

The fundamentals of dental technology

The editorial team met via Zoom in June to plan DTA publications for the year ahead and to help us we reviewed the valuable CPD article feedback that we received from you.

1st October 2020

Job Vacancy: Experienced Dental Technician in Gloucester

- Applications from UK based dental technicians only;
- Fully private laboratory;
- Experienced dental technician (prosthetics) with knowledge of implants/ all-on-4 an advantage;
- Small friendly team with a lovely working environment.

29th September 2020

How has COVID-19 affected you?

The GDC invite you to complete an online survey about how COVID-19 has affected you as a dental professional and the services you provide. It will take around 15-20 minutes of your time and your response is needed by Friday 9 October 2020. You can complete the survey on a mobile phone, tablet, a laptop, or a PC. If possible, we recommend that you complete on a laptop or PC to make the survey easier to read on screen.

29th September 2020

MP Letter - Covid Support for Dental Technicians

Will you continue to help our campaign for Government support?
We need you to tell your MP about your concerns and for them to take actions to support you.

28th September 2020

'Where risk allows, it's business as usual' Chief Dental Officer England

Chief Dental Officer England, Sara Hurley has confirmed that currently, public health measures permit travel for the public (including access to dental care) and where risk allows, it’s business as usual. Non-urgent aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) are to continue at this stage.

28th September 2020

An Interview with DTA President, Barry Tivey

The Dental Tribune International interview with DTA President Barry Tivey. Barry, an accomplished dental technician and dental laboratory owner shares his own experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, raises awareness of the dental technologists' plight and discusses the uncertainty about the future of dental technology.

26th September 2020

Update from the Chief Dental Officer – 25.09.2020

Chief Dental Officer England, Sara Hurley welcomes the publication of the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) Review of Mitigation of Aerosol Generating Procedures in Dentistry.

25th September 2020

Focus on back-to-basics approaches

We have launched a new feature in the August 2020 edition of The Technologist that focuses on back-to-basics approaches.
We welcome and encourage the sharing of members' expertise and would encourage you to contribute to these pages. It's open to anyone with the will and desire to share their work and we will support you through the process all the way.

25th September 2020

Download the NHS COVID-19 App

All are encouraged to download the NHS COVID-19 app as part of the NHS large scale coronavirus testing and contact tracing programme. The app will be used alongside traditional contact tracing to notify users if they come into contact with someone who later tests positive for coronavirus.

24th September 2020

DTA Member Survey 2020

The annual DTA member survey is now open for responses prior to 22 November 2020. By participating, DTA members are in with a chance of winning a £100 Amazon voucher!

24th September 2020

Chancellor outlines Winter Economy Plan

Rishi Sunak unveils government’s plan to protect jobs and support businesses over the coming months.

23rd September 2020

Dentists call for national effort to ‘stop the rot’ on child tooth decay

The Royal College of Surgeons report that rotting teeth remain the leading cause of hospital admission among five-nine year olds, new figures reveal.

22nd September 2020

Government extends support to stop business evictions this year

Commercial tenants will be protected from the risk of eviction until the end of 2020 helping businesses to protect jobs.

14th September 2020

Acas advice: Shielding and vulnerable people

You can view advice related to Shielding and vulnerable people on the Acas website including: Shielding for extremely vulnerable people, Returning to the workplace after shielding, If someone's doctor advises them to stay at home and Discrimination and unfair treatment.

10th September 2020

Acas advice: Flexible furlough and ending furlough

You can view advice related to flexible furlough and ending furlough on the Acas website including: Starting and ending furlough, Furlough letter templates, Flexible furlough agreements, Putting someone on furlough, Furlough agreements, Ending furlough and Changing an employment contract.

8th September 2020

Updates to the Job Retention Scheme

From September 1, the government grant towards the employee wages will be reduced to 70%. From October 1, the government grant will be reduced again to 60%. View further details, including updates, making claims and employer contribution requirements on the government website.

7th September 2020

Acas advice: Managing staff redundancies

You can view advice related to managing staff redundancies on the Acas website and also download a Redundancy Process Map designed for employers who are unfortunately having to consider making redundancies within their organisation.

4th September 2020

The requirement for fallow time post Aerosol Generating Procedure (AGP)

Information on the requirement for fallow time post Aerosol Generating Procedure (AGP) is extracted from the Chief Dental Officer England letter dated 28/08/2020 (click 'read more'). This fallow time significantly reduces the number of appointments a clinician can offer to patients, and therefore also reduces the amount of work a dental laboratory will likely receive.

3rd September 2020

Acas advice: Changing an employment contract

You can view advice related to changing an employment contract on the Acas website and also download a useful Varying an employment contract map designed for employers who are considering making changes to employee contracts and/or terms of conditions.

2nd September 2020

Letter and SOPs from Chief Dental Officer England

Letter and SOPs from Chief Dental Officer Endland including information on the requirement for fallow time post Aerosol Generating Procedure (AGP).

2nd September 2020

The NHS are calling for individuals to take part in coronavirus research

Sign up to be contacted about taking part in approved UK coronavirus vaccine studies and joining the COVID-19 vaccine research registry.

1st September 2020

British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) urge their members to support dental laboratories

The DTA continues to work with British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) to further raise awareness of the issues and concerns of our dental technologist members.

1st September 2020

Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices

The coronavirus outbreak has caused some organisations to make redundancies, leaving experienced, work-ready apprentices without an employer. The government have launched the Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices, which gives them the advice they need and helps them to find new opportunities.

28th August 2020

Acas free webinars for employers

Acas experts run regular webinars on employment law topics and employment relations. They're free to join, you just need to register in advance.

27th August 2020

FREE WEBINAR: Mental Health at Work

In these unprecedented times, it is essential that employers consider how they can support the mental health and wellbeing of their staff. Acas are offering free webinars ...

26th August 2020

Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice

The government recently announced that they are introducing incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice. This support is available for any organisation, no matter the size or the sector.

25th August 2020

Local restrictions: areas with an outbreak of coronavirus

The government website has a list of areas with additional local restrictions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Check for information on local authorities, what to do and how to manage the outbreak.

24th August 2020

Microsoft 365 apps and services will no longer support Internet Explorer 11

Microsoft have announced that Microsoft 365 apps and services will no longer support Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11) by 17 August 2021.

20th August 2020

Help calculating employees' wages if you're claiming through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

The government have released guidance to help you calculate your employees' wages, National Insurance contributions and pension contributions if you're claiming through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

19th August 2020

Preparedness for Practice of UK Graduates Report 2020 by the GDC

The GDC have published two reports, Preparedness for Practice of UK Graduates Report 2020 which is their first education quality assurance thematic review, focusing on the preparedness for practice of UK trained dental students at graduation and Preparedness for Practice: A Rapid Evidence Assessment for which they commissioned the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) to conduct the REA which formed part of the evidence base for our thematic review

18th August 2020

Challenging the government to support dental technologists and dental laboratories

The Health APPG (cross party group of MPs) are reviewing information put forward to them as a request to challenge the government for support for dental technologists and dental laboratories as part of a wider request to also support dental practices, including:

17th August 2020

Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS): second grant opens today

If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus you may be eligible for the second Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) which is now open. This scheme is not for limited companies.

12th August 2020

Dental technologist renewals to the dental care professionals (DCP) register - August 2020

The GDC have today released the figures following the completion of the 2020 dental care professional (DCP) annual renewal fee collection.

10th August 2020

Get up to £2,000 for each new apprentice

Employers can receive £2,000 for each new apprentice age 16 to 24, or £1,500 for 25 and over. Employers can spend the payment on anything to support their organisation’s costs, from facilities and travel to uniforms and salaries. This is in addition to the £1,000 payment the government already give to help employers meet the needs of some groups of apprentices in the workplace.

5th August 2020

The DTA calling for action by the government

A number of our members who are self-employed people, such as directors who pay themselves in dividends, freelancers, and the newly self-employed do not qualify for the government's self-employment support package. The DTA have called for action by the government to provide financial support to these individuals plus those who have not qualified for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

3rd August 2020

Fallow time during COVID-19

Sara Hurley led a discussion on fallow time as a result of COVID-19 during the CDO England online workshops attended by Tony Griffin on behalf of the DTA.

The fallow period is the ‘time necessary for clearance of infectious aerosols after a procedure before decontamination of the surgery can begin’ (FGDP, 2020).

1st August 2020

Starting your new year of CPD

Your 2019–2020 CPD cycle year has now come to an end and you are required to submit a statement to the GDC by 28 August 2020, if you haven’t done so already. You don’t need to submit your records, but you do need to keep them safe just in case the GDC asks for your actual evidence. If you have any problems, contact the GDC immediately on its helpline 020 7167 6000 or by email renewal@gdc-uk.org. Continue readning for steps to starting your new year of CPD.

31st July 2020

BDIA launches new COVID-19 ‘return to practice’ products website

Some DTA members have contacted us with issues getting hold of PPE. The BDIA has launched a new COVID-19 ‘return to practice’ products website which some DTA members might find useful. Click read more for the BDIA statement.

31st July 2020

BDA Website Offline

The DTA has received notification from the BDA that their website was hacked on 30 July 2020 and is currently offline.

30th July 2020

PRESS RELEASE: The Dental Technologist Association (DTA) urge all dental professionals and communiti

The following press release has been distributed by the DTA to raise awareness of the issues facing dental technology and to gain support for our profession before it's too late. We fear that the country will lose many highly skilled dental technologists, the supply chain to the dental clinic will be greatly affected and inevitably patients will suffer from the long delays in receiving their custom-made dental appliance. Click on the read more button to see the full press release.

16th June 2020

GDC Annual Renewal for all DCPs

Today, dental technologists will have received a letter from the GDC notifying that the Annual Renewal is due. Before the 31 July 2020 all dental technologists will need to pay the Annual Retention Fee (ARF), make a CPD statement and declare that they have, or will have, indemnity.

14th April 2020

DTA Treasurer vacancy

Tony Griffin, our current Treasurer, is stepping down from the role and a successor is required to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

7th April 2020

New dates announced For the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) 2020

The Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) will be postponed to Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September 2020 due to official advice regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic and will remain at the NEC Birmingham.

3rd April 2020

Cyber security: working from home

If you're working from home, it's important to protect your devices to ensure all personal information is secure. Read DTA article How cyber aware is your business? which highlights security measures to reduce the risk of a cyber attack and tips on how to secure your devices and data from malware and phishing attacks.

3rd April 2020

FAQ Coronavirus (COVID-19) - version 3

Last week we published an FAQ document in order to provide you with some guidance and clarity on some of the main issues surrounding our profession during the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

2nd April 2020

COVID-19 Dental Services Webinar

Chief Dental Officer Sara Hurley and Director of Primary Care and Systems Transformation, Matt Neligan, will be holding a webinar on Friday 3rd April at 17.00 The webinar will be recorded and placed on the NHS England website.

1st April 2020

Acas Live Twitter Q&A Sessions

If you have questions or concerns about time off work, pay, remote working and what steps you can take to reduce the spread of the virus, you can join Acas experts on live Twitter chats which are being run each Friday over the coming weeks.

30th March 2020

Register your interest: voluntary redeployment of the dental workforce to areas of need within the w

The Chief Dental Officer England and NHS England are producing a framework for the voluntary redeployment of the dental workforce to areas of need within the wider NHS, based on the competencies of each team member. Any dental team member wishing to work in the wider NHS can register their interest via the NHS England & NHS Improvement website.