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12th September 2023

GDC Online Event: new ways of setting standards and guidance

Sign up to an online event to explore new ways of setting standards and guidance, being held from 21 September to 18 October

5th September 2023

GDC launches fitness to practise pilot

On 4th September GDC launched a pilot that will test a change to the initial stages of their fitness to practise processes to improve proportionality and timeliness. Process changes are being made to the way investigations are carried out in certain cases, to help us resolve issues faster, while continuing to effectively maintain public safety and confidence in the dental profession.

5th September 2023

NHS dentistry and oral health Update: Denture loss

The latest NHS dentistry and oral health update with a special focus on denture loss. Jason Wong, Interim Chief Dental Officer England, also announces the publication of the Guidelines for Preventing and Managing Denture Loss in Hospitals and Community Residential Settings.

4th September 2023

Sir Nairn Wilson becomes first DTA Ambassador

Professor Sir Nairn Wilson CBE DSc(h.c.) DDent (h.c.) PhD FCGDent FDS FICD FKC. President Emeritus College of General Dentistry, Emeritus Professor of Dentistry, who was recently appointed Knight Bachelor in King Charles III’s first Birthday Honours List, has now also become the Dental Technologist Association’s first Ambassador. A spokesperson from the DTA celebrates the news.

4th September 2023

Upgrading landlines to digital technology

The technology that we currently use to make landline phone calls is being upgraded over the next few years. What does this mean for customers and small businesses?

24th August 2023

More than 2,000 DCPs still to make their CPD statement

With the 28 August deadline fast approaching, over 2,000 dental care professionals still need to make their annual CPD declaration, with an additional 1,500 who have made a statement, but have not yet met their CPD requirements.

21st August 2023

Mouth Cancer 10 km Awareness Walk

In 2023 the Mouth Cancer Foundation brings you a choice when it comes to your FREE 10 KM Awareness Walks. MCF are excited to announce that they are back in London’s Hyde Park on Saturday 23rd September 2023. This event will launch the Mouth Cancer 10 KM Awareness Walk from Home series.

17th August 2023

British Heart Foundation - Learn CPR in 15 minutes for free

Many of us will witness a cardiac arrest in our lifetime Be ready for that day. Learn lifesaving CPR in just 15 minutes, free with RevivR from the British Heart Foundation.

16th August 2023

Total number of UK registered dental care professionals increases following renewal

GDC have today released details of the number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register. Following the recent annual renewal period, the number has risen when compared with the trajectory of previous years. On the morning after removals, there were 71,769 DCPs on the Register, an increase of 2,093 on the equivalent figure for 2022. 

15th August 2023

ACAS Free Webinars: Let's talk about menopause at work & Sickness absence: Supporting your staff

Below are details for two free to attend Acas webinars. Acas recommend registering early for these sessions and sharing the information with any colleagues in your organisation who may benefit from attending.

1st August 2023

Starting a New CPD Cycle Year for 2023/2024

Your 2022-2023 CPD cycle has now come to an end, the GDC requests that you submit a statement by 28 August 2023.

26th July 2023

NHS dentistry and oral health update: Patient Safety

NHS dentistry and oral health update from Interim Chief Dental Officer (CDO) England, Jason Wong with a special focus on Patient Safety.

13th July 2023

Job Vacancy: Newly Qualified or Improver Dental Technician

A prosthetics lab based in Poole, Dorset is seeking a newly qualified or improver dental technician, preferably with laboratory experience.

6th July 2023

Dental technician wanted for dental school in Cambodia

The University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia are looking for a Head of Dental Laboratory to provide leadership and teaching in order to develop students’ understanding and skills related to dental anatomy and the laboratory aspects of clinical dentistry.

6th July 2023

Consultation on routes to registration for internationally qualified dental professionals launched

GDC are inviting comments on routes to registration for internationally qualified dental professionals.

6th July 2023

Evaluating the Enhanced CPD scheme for dental professionals

GDC asked Cardiff University to evaluate the Enhanced CPD scheme to better understand the experiences of dental professionals and how the scheme has been operating in practice.

30th June 2023

Your 2022-2023 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) cycle year is ending

Your 2022-2023 CPD cycle year ends on 31 July, and you are required to submit a statement to the GDC by 28 August 2023. The statement should detail the number of CPD hours you have completed during this year.

30th June 2023

Submitting Your End of Cycle CPD Statement 'Are you indemnified' box

Following the change in policy with UK Special Risks and other indemnity insurance providers, please refer to the GDC guidance on indemnity which has a section specific to dental technicians, before ticking the 'Are you indemnified' box.

29th June 2023

NHS Update from Professor Sir Stephen Powis

Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS National Medical Director has informed us that Jason Wong will take over from Sara Hurley as Chief Dental Officer, England on an interim basis while NHS recruit for a permanent replacement.

20th June 2023

Knighthood for Professor Nairn Wilson

DTA congratulates Professor Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent on being appointed Knight Bachelor in King Charles III’s first Birthday Honours List.

19th June 2023

NHS Dentistry and Oral Health June Update

This month's NHS Dentistry and Oral Health update from Jason Wong Deputy Chief Dental Officer, England and Mhari Coxon President of the Oral Health Foundation includes a guest editorial from Mhari to celebrate National Smile Month 2023 and news on the 76th World Health Assembly Global Oral Health Action Plan.

16th June 2023

Job Vacancy: Prosthetic Technician London

A Dental Lab in Chingford, East London are looking for a Prosthetic Technician to join their dental laboratory team. The ideal candidate will be able to cover all aspects of prosthetics, and daily work flow will vary depending on cases available.

14th June 2023

University of Bath graduate launches innovative smartphone app to test dental plaque

A smartphone app that scans dental plaque and can flag potential oral hygiene issues has been launched by a University of Bath Mechanical Engineering graduate.

12th June 2023

Acas: Free e-learning

Acas free e-learning modules are for employers and employees. They cover a wide range of employment topics.

7th June 2023

GDC makes improvements to how Dental Professionals restore their registration

The General Dental Council (GDC) has made it easier for dental professionals to restore their name to the registers so that they can practise in the UK.

7th June 2023

Clinical Standard for dental specialties – Orthodontics

The Office of the Chief Dental Officer, England has asked us to share this link to the Clinical Standard for dental specialities - Orthodontics

6th June 2023

Sara Hurley, the Chief Dental Officer for England, to stand down

Sara Hurley, the Chief Dental Officer for England is standing down after eight years in the job.

1st June 2023

Tax relief on DTA subscription

Did you know that you if you’re a UK tax payer you can reduce the cost of your DTA subscription fee through tax relief?

31st May 2023

Technicians needed - Lab in West Sussex!

We are looking for technicians to work in our full service laboratory. Ideal candidates would work in the chrome department. Experience preferred but training provided, candidates would be expected to do a bench test at interview stage. Salary dependant on experience and ability. In our chrome department we need staff who can survey, wax up, duplicate, cast and finish chromes. We are also looking for an experienced model maker who would also make nightguards and whitening trays as part of their job.

30th May 2023

The "Who Cares?" campaign

The "Who Cares?" campaign recognises and values the critical role primary care staff play in supporting patient care across Norfolk and Waveney.

30th May 2023

GDC Annual Renewal

A reminder that the GDC Annual Renewal takes place in the weeks leading up to 31 July. The easiest way to complete your Annual Renewal is online using eGDC.

23rd May 2023

Clinical Standards

The Office of the Chief Dental Officer England has published revised Clinical Standards for Oral Medicine, Paediatric Dentistry and Oral Surgery.

22nd May 2023

GDC online event

The General Dental Council (GDC) is hosting an online event on Monday 5 June for dental professionals to learn and ask any questions about their proposals to introduce a new 'Guidance on Reporting Matters to the GDC' and their proposal to update the Guidance on Indemnity and Insurance.

18th May 2023

Time to start thinking about CPD

As you are aware, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a vital part of being a member of the dental team and is something we all must do – but why is it so important?

16th May 2023

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 May 2023. The official theme for this year, as set by the Mental Health Foundation, is ‘anxiety’. Their ‘Just’ Anxiety?’ campaign aims to help people and organisations to understand the difference between anxiety and anxiety disorders and to confidently seek and signpost each other to the right support.

11th May 2023

NHS dentistry and oral health May update

This month's NHS dentistry and oral health update has a special focus celebrating the 10th year of Direct Access.

10th May 2023

Join us at the Dental Technology Showcase

DTA President Delroy Reeves extends a warm invitation to all our members to attend the Dental Technology Showcase 2023 running over two days 12-13 May at the NEC Birmingham.

9th May 2023

DTA Treasurer joins in the Big Help Out

The Big Help Out was created by some of Britain's best-known charities from the Scouts to the Royal Voluntary Service, Rotary to the National Trust and took place on the final day of the Coronation Weekend.

5th May 2023

Share your knowledge

The editor of The Technologist and Articulate calls out to members to share what they know. Have you got a technique that saves time, resolves complex issues, and could benefit your dental technology colleagues? Please, send us your technique and case studies - complete with good quality images - in a step-by-step process, which might be published in a future issue of The Technologist.

4th May 2023

Mental Health Awareness Week 15 to 21 May

On the theme of 'anxiety', this year's Mental Health Awareness Week is from 15 to 21 May. Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem.

3rd May 2023

HMCA - Special Offer

A special offer to provide private medical plans for members of Dental Technologists Association has been arranged with HMCA, including a £50 gift card or £100 off your first-year subscription upon joining a private medical plan.

2nd May 2023

Opportunity to gain a Fellowship Award fully funded

The DTA is in the final phase of piloting the prestigious Fellowship Award and there is currently an opportunity for you to work towards gaining a Fellowship and Master before the submission fee applies.

1st May 2023

National Smile Month 15th May - 15 June 2023

We are supporting National Smile Month, a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile.

1st May 2023

Dental Technology Showcase 2023 - DTA Show Offer and Competition

We are excited to announce our special 'Refer a Friend in May' Show Offer and Feedback Competition.

26th April 2023

GDC looking for registrants and particularly DCPs for its Fitness to Practice panel

The GDC are offering a unique and flexible role, where you will be able to expand your career horizons and sharpen your skills, all while making a vital contribution to patient safety and public confidence in dental professionals across the UK.

26th April 2023

Indemnity Insurance Question and Answers

Not sure where you stand regarding Indemnity Insurance. UK Special Risk's have answers your questions.

19th April 2023

Acas: Guidance on The Kings Coronation

Acas have released guidance for employers in how to manage the upcoming coronation and bank holiday.

13th April 2023

Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern-day stress epidemic. It is the time when we have an opportunity for an open conversation on the impact of stress. Dedicated time to removing the guilt, shame, and stigma around mental health. To talk about stress, and its effects and open up about our mental and emotional state with friends, families, colleagues, and professionals.

12th April 2023

MHRA - Extension of CE certificates

The MHRA has announced they will recognise the EU extension of transitional periods and the validity of certificates for medical devices.

6th April 2023

Have your say on proposed new guidance on reporting matters to the GDC

The GDC recently launched a consultation to seek views on their proposed Guidance on reporting matters to the GDC. The proposals do not introduce new requirements for dental professionals, but aim to make it easier for them to find all relevant guidance and better equip them to understand and meet their legal and regulatory obligations.

6th April 2023

GDC online session specifically for individual dental professionals

The General Dental Council (GDC) is hosting an online event on Thursday 27 April for dental professionals to learn and ask any questions about their proposal to change the Scope of Practice guidance.

4th April 2023

Job Vacancy: House Technician

Mayo Dental Surgery, Castlebar, Co. Mayo requires a full time in-house technician.

31st March 2023

Plan your pension for later life

A pension is a way of saving for your retirement. You don't have to pay tax on pension contributions, which means it could be more effective than saving for your retirement in other ways.

28th March 2023

General Dental Council proposes revised guidance on indemnity and insurance

GDC are consulting on plans to improve their guidance on indemnity and insurance, to support dental professionals in meeting their obligations to patients.

22nd March 2023

New Brexit Northern Ireland deal (Windsor Framework) passed by MPs

The Windsor Framework, agreed by the Prime Minister and European Commission President last month has been passed by the government today. It replaces the old Northern Ireland Protocol, dealing with the issues it has created and providing a new legal and UK constitutional framework.

17th March 2023

Spring Budget 2023

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt has unveiled details of new capital allowances and investment reliefs in the Spring Budget,

16th March 2023

NHS dentistry and oral health update March 2023

An update rom Ali Sparke Director for Dentistry, Community Pharmacy and Optometry and Sara Hurley Chief Dental Officer England:

16th March 2023

FOR SALE: Dental Laboratory in Derby

This Dental Laboratory mainly concentrates on conservation (Denture, Crown, Bridge and Prosthetics).

7th March 2023

40th International Dental Show (IDS) 2023

The IDS (International Dental Show) takes place from 14 to 18 March 2023 in Cologne. This year the fair will once again generate momentum while paving the way for pioneering advances, demonstrating its role as a successful presentation platform and meeting place for all decision-makers in the dental-medicine market.

6th March 2023

Dentsply Sirona Free Webinar

Implant Restorations: Behind the Scenes in a Digital Lab - Wednesday 15th March 2023 at 7pm (1 hour)
Lee Smith-Tuczemskyi, Senior Digital Brand Manager, Dentsply Sirona, will moderate this webinar and lead a conversation with Steve Campbell for a behind-the-scenes look at the in-lab process of creating implant-borne restorations once a case is received by a dental laboratory.

1st March 2023

DTA Council Elections

DTA Council members are a group of fully qualified and highly experienced dental technologists who volunteer their time to the association purely for their love of their profession. Our team is committed to advancing standards within the field of dental technology while working hard to ensure that the importance of British dental technology is recognised throughout the governments of the four countries of the UK.

28th February 2023

North of England Dentistry Show

The North of England Dentistry Show will be taking place in Manchester on 11 March. There's something for every member of the team.

23rd February 2023

GDC Consultation on Scope of Practice

The GDC have launched a new consultation on Scope of Practice guidance that is important for dental professionals, workplaces and education providers.

16th February 2023

GDC welcomes new flexible legislation for international registration

Important changes have today been made to the General Dental Council's (GDC) legislation governing international routes to registration.

9th February 2023

Professional Indemnity Insurance

One of the many benefits of being a DTA member is our link with UK Special Risks to provide cost effective professional indemnity insurance at a special discount, to meet the statutory requirement for our Dental Technician members.

31st January 2023

Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) 2023

DTS is back for 2023 – registration is officially open for the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) 2023. It’s quick and easy to secure your place online, and it’s still completely free for all members of the dental team to attend.

25th January 2023

Job Vacancy: GDC Registrant Council Members

The General Dental Council (GDC) is the UK-wide statutory regulator of over 114,000 dental professionals, including over 43,000 Dentists and over 71,000 Dental Care Professionals (DCP).
The GDC is now looking for two registrant Council Members and applicants must be currently on the GDC register to be eligible to apply.

24th January 2023

DTA Charity 2023

Throughout 2021 and 2022 the DTA has proudly championed Mind, a charity that offers support to those in need and raises awareness of the importance of mental health. We believe Mind offers a vital service, especially helping those finding it difficult to rise to the challenges faced by many throughout the global pandemic and recent economic hardship.

17th January 2023

From May 2023 voters in England will need photo ID

From May 2023 voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.

17th January 2023

Job Vacancy: Dental Technician (Ceramist)

Dental Laboratory in North Harrow are looking for an experienced dental technician (Ceramist) who can support the crown and bridge department.

11th January 2023

NHS Dentistry and Oral Health Update

The January NHS Dentistry and Oral Health update is now available with information on Skill mix in NHS general dental practice - changes to the FP17 claim form; Free PPE to health and social care sectors extended by up to one year; Code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance and more.

16th December 2022

DTA festive closing

The DTA office will be closed for the festive period from 1pm on Tuesday 20 December and will open on Tuesday 3 January.

15th December 2022

GDC - Review of Education

One of the ways the GDC fulfil their primary purpose of maintaining public safety and confidence in dental professionals is through their quality assurance of education and training programmes, which lead to registration as a dental professional. The GDC have today published their review of that quality assurance activity for the academic year 2021–2022.

14th December 2022

BDIA Dental Showcase 2023

Uniting the whole UK dental profession at a key time of year, BDIA first-class exhibition of over 300 leading suppliers and manufacturers provides the perfect environment for you and your colleagues to explore the latest innovative products and equipment.

13th December 2022

What does the Autumn Statement mean for small businesses?

In November the Chancellor revealed big changes to tax, business rates and VAT but what do they mean for small businesses?

8th December 2022

DHSC publishes the outcomes of its consultation on international registration

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has reported the outcomes of its consultation on proposals to reform the legislation governing the registration of those who qualify outside of the UK. The consultation was opened in February and closed in May 2022.

6th December 2022

FMC Digital & Implant Dentistry Show

The Digital & Implant Dentistry Show is a one-day exhibition with 'power lectures' for dentists, dental staff members and technicians based in London and beyond. Free registration is now open for this show, which will take place at the Novotel, London West on Saturday 25 February 2023.

1st December 2022

NHS dentistry and oral health update

This month the NHS dentistry and oral health update highlights how Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to threaten the future of societal and planetary health.

29th November 2022

VERIFIABLE CPD: CANDIDA-RELATED DENTURE STOMATITIS

This type of denture stomatitis is one form of oral thrush caused by the fungus Candida albicans, a normal commensal organism, and needs to be differentiated from trauma to the mucosa caused by poorly fitting dentures that move during function.

16th November 2022

Blue Wednesday

In 2022, Blue Wednesday takes place on November 16th and Mouth Cancer Action are asking you to share one very simple message....A self-check for mouth cancer takes 45 seconds and can save your life.

10th November 2022

GDC consultation on Interim Orders Committee Guidance and associated information

As part of their work to improve fitness to practise processes wherever possible in the absence of regulatory reform, GDC have today launched a 12-week public consultation on proposed updates to their Interim Orders Committee Guidance and associated information.

4th November 2022

Job Vacancy: Dental Prosthetic Technician

A great opportunity to work in a lab located in Blackpool, that rewards hard work and has an excellent working atmosphere.

4th November 2022

November NHS Dentistry and Oral Health Update

The NHS Dentistry and Oral Health Update from CDO England Sara Hurley and Director for Dentistry, Community Pharmacy and Optometry Ali Sparke is now available including information on Clinical guides, Next steps on dental system reform and the NHS Leadership Academy.

4th November 2022

Job Vacancy: Crown and Bridge with Digital Technology Dental Technician

This a great opportunity to work in a lab located in Blackpool, that rewards hard work and has an excellent working atmosphere.

3rd November 2022

Membership Subscriptions 2023

There will be a slight increase in the 2023 subscription fee. The DTA management team have taken the decision to go ahead with the 2023 increase, from 1 January 2023 the renewal fee for Full Membership will be £123 for 12 months membership.

2nd November 2022

Download and display your DTA membership logo

Now more than ever, at a time of profound economic crisis and global turmoil, it is important for dental technologists to stand up and stand together to raise awareness and drive forward the value of supporting professional UK dental technology.

2nd November 2022

GDC Registration application fees from 1 January 2023

The GDC’s registration application fees will be changing from 1 January 2023.

1st November 2022

Annual Membership Survey

The DTA annual member survey is now open, and your feedback is important to us. Your comments help our team to tailor the products and services we offer to better suit your dental technologist needs.

31st October 2022

GDC Consultation Now Open

Now is the time to have a say on our revised learning outcomes for new registrants. We are currently consulting on updates to these outcomes to form a new 'safe practitioner' framework, and are seeking your views by 10 January 2023.

27th October 2022

Mouth Cancer Action Month 2022

Mouth Cancer Action Month is the UK's biggest charity campaign for mouth cancer awareness. Taking place throughout November, thousands of amazing people go out into their communities to raise awareness of mouth cancer and share the important message of being mouthaware. This year promoting the message ‘if in doubt, get checked out’. Mouth Cancer Action encourage everybody to be mouthaware and pay close attention to what’s going on inside the mouth.

24th October 2022

GDC approves three-year strategy and confirms 2023 ARF

The GDC Council has agreed the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) at levels lower than they indicated when they previously consulted on their strategic plans for the next three years.

13th October 2022

Do you struggle to get paid on time?

Pay on Time - The Complete Guide to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts website may be of interest to anyone who gets frustrated about late payers.

10th October 2022

World Mental Health Day 2022

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year's theme set by the World Health Organisation is, "'make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority". It is a chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling.

6th October 2022

Job Vacancy: Experienced Dental Technician, Dental Laboratory Assistant/Trainee, Full/Part-Time

We are looking for applicants to join our Crown and Bridge Laboratory team, here in Gillingham, Kent. All levels and experiences considered, with some flexibility with days. Experience in all aspects of Crown and Bridge work an advantage but not essential, some knowledge of CAD-CAM beneficial.

6th October 2022

GDC Update

Latest updates from the GDC - October 2022 including Student Engagement Programme 2022/23, Whistleblowing disclosure report 2021 and Professional health and social care regulation conference 2022.

5th October 2022

New DTA Facebook page

We have a new Facebook page where you will see updates on what's happening within the Association and the Dental Technology profession.

4th October 2022

World Mental Health day

World Mental Health Day is happening on Monday 10 October. The theme for this year is 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'

3rd October 2022

NHS Dental & Oral Health Update: Flu Vaccination

In the latest NHS Dental and Oral Health Update, Sara Hurley, CDO England advises that as we approach winter, influenza vaccination should be offered, as part of an employer’s occupational health responsibilities, to frontline health care workers. This includes both clinical and non-clinical staff who have contact with patients and is to protect the staff and those they care for.

23rd September 2022

Chancellor unveils tax cuts

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has unveiled tax cuts in today's Mini-Budget

22nd September 2022

East of England Dentistry Show

1st October 2022 | East of England Arena, Peterborough
Brand new to 2022, the free to attend East of England Dentistry Show is a one-day exhibition, with CPD lectures for dentists, dental staff members and technicians. Many of the profession's leading clinicians bring their expertise to the comprehensive series of CPD lectures throughout the day. The range of lectures caters to every member of the practice so there's something for everyone!

14th September 2022

BDIA Rising Star award

Do you have a rising star in your company that deserves acknowledgement? The Dental Industry/BDIA Rising Star Award 2022 has been created for just that person!

13th September 2022

Bank holiday announced for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral on Monday 19 September

Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday.

9th September 2022

Queen Elizabeth II

Everyone at DTA is extremely saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her long reign was marked by her strong sense of duty and her determination to dedicate her life to her people, her country and the commonwealth. We extend our sincere condolences to the The King and the Royal Family.

8th September 2022

FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2023

Entries are now open for the Celebrating Small Business Awards 2023. FSB are celebrating the achievements, successes, and resilience of small businesses and the self-employed across the UK – and you’re invited!

7th September 2022

Free Acas Webinars

Below are details of upcoming webinars that Acas is running over the coming months: Mental health at work; Let's talk about menopause at work and Sickness absence - supporting your staff. You are encouraged to register for these free events early and to share details with anyone else who may benefit from attending. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of Acas presenters during the sessions.

7th September 2022

Latest updates from the GDC - September 2022

The latest GDC Update is now available with Chair's update; indemnity survey; opportunity to join the Statutory Panellists Assurance Committee; new appointments; FTP reports, and more.

6th September 2022

28th World Congress on Dentistry and Oral Health

28th World Congress on Dentistry and Oral Health will be held from October 07-08, 2022 at Zurich, Switzerland. It joins the remarkable and overall mix of dental specialist, analysts and pioneers both from the academic network and industry over the globe to exchange their knowledge, insight, and research to make a world class Dental and Oral Health Conference.

1st September 2022

Plans for Covid-19 testing in periods of low prevalence

The government, acting upon advice from UKHSA, has set out plans for COVID-19 testing in periods of low prevalence. Rebecca Harris, Deputy Dental Officer England and Ali Spark, Director for Dentistry, Community Pharmacy and Optometry have issued a letter which sets out their approach to delivering UKHSA’s advice in relation to staff and patient testing.

31st August 2022

Reminder GDC strategic plan consultation closing 6 September

The GDC consultation on their strategic plans for the next three years will be closing on Tuesday 6 September. If you have an interest in the regulation of dental professionals, please review their plans and provide your views.

18th August 2022

DDU Human Cost of GDC Delays

Delays in GDC cases have a human cost, DDU explains to body overseeing performance. The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is urging the GDC to re-double efforts to improve its fitness to practise processes, following a review of the regulator by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

12th August 2022

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

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.

12th August 2022

DTA's new 6-month Trial Membership

This membership is open to Dental Technicians and Clinical Dental Technicians living in the United Kingdom. The 6-month trial membership including access to over 20 hours of CPD, an online personal development plan, Logbook, DTA Journals, exclusive insurance offers, 24-hour helpline, support, guidance documents and more!

5th August 2022

The annual DCP Conference will celebrate its 25th year

The Annual DCP Conference will celebrate its 25th year as part of the Dental Faculties 40th anniversary and will be held on Saturday 25th February 2023.

4th August 2022

Dental Technical Instructor

UCL - Eastman Dental Institute London are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join their team and provide dental technical support for their postgraduate research in the Prosthodontics laboratories at the world-class UCL Dental Institute.

4th August 2022

ACAS Free Webinar

Live webinar partnering with Companies House: Find out how Acas can support small businesses on Wednesday 10 August 2022 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BST.

3rd August 2022

Ventilation to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19

With Covid-19 and other air borne infections still around this government guidance on the ventilation of indoor spaces to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19) is a useful reminder.

2nd August 2022

Mouth Cancer Awareness Walk

For the first time ever in 2022 the Mouth Cancer Foundation brings you a choice when it comes to your FREE 10 KM walks. The charity is excited to announce that they are back in London's Hyde Park on Saturday 24th September 2022. This event will launch the Mouth Cancer 10 KM Awareness Walk from Home series.

1st August 2022

A new CPD cycle year

Your 2021-2022 CPD cycle has now come to an end. The GDC request that you submit a statement by 28th August 2022, if you have not already done so.

29th July 2022

Write your peers a case study

Articulate and The Technologist Editor Derek Pearson asks: "Fancy yourself as a writer? Have you any ideas and opinions you want to share with your peers? Or perhaps you are shy about your writing skills but have a cast iron technical process or technique you are proud of? Have you been involved in a restoration case that demonstrates your ceramist skills at the highest level? What makes you proud about your craft, what trade secrets are you willing to share with your fellow technologists? We'd like to hear from you."

27th July 2022

Head and Neck Cancer Day

Today is World Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Day and the Oral Health Foundation is asking you to help share messages about head and neck cancer with patients and your wider community.

25th July 2022

How to create a Facebook account for your business

In their latest news bulletin the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) have a link to a useful guide on how to set up a Facebook account for your business.

22nd July 2022

Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms in adults

Symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) in adults are very similar to symptoms of other illnesses, such as colds and flu.

21st July 2022

Essential Employer Branding Strategies for Dental Laboratory's

Effective branding is essential when it comes to ensuring that your dental lab stands out from the crowd and is able to attract the very best talent possible. Reputation has never been more critical, with 86% of workers stating they would not apply for a role at a company with negative reviews.

However, when it comes to ensuring your dental lab is able to attract the very best dental technicians, what can you do to improve your branding? We thought we would take a closer look.

14th July 2022

ACAS: Tips for employers to manage hot weather at work

Workplace expert Acas has top tips to help employers manage workplace challenges due to the hot weather.

12th July 2022

Experienced Dental Technicians Dental Laboratory Assistants Trainees SCHOOL LEAVERS Admin/Reception

We are looking for applicants to join our multi award winning team here in Belfast. All levels of experiences considered in all aspects of Dental Technology.

7th July 2022

GDC Consultation opens on their strategic plans for the next three years

GDC have opened a consultation on their plans for the next three years. They are seeking views on their proposed strategy which focuses on ways both to prevent patient harm and to be proportionate when handling the concerns they receive, progressing their ambition to shift the balance from enforcement to prevention.

1st July 2022

More healthcare professionals given powers to certify fit notes

From 1 July 2022 nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists will all be able to legally certify fit notes – something that at present only doctors can do. If you’ve been off work with illness for more than seven days, a fit note provides evidence to your employer about your absence and any relevant advice on how to support you to remain in or return to work.

30th June 2022

NHS Dentistry & Oral Health Update: Infection prevention control as we live with COVID-19

The recently published NHS England Infection Prevention and Control Manual and the accompanying dental framework provides practices with the principles to use to deliver care and represents the next steps in healthcare’s continuing transition back to pre-pandemic IPC measures.

29th June 2022

NHS Dentistry & Oral Health Update: Monkeypox

The UKHSA continues to monitor Monkeypox cases confirmed in England and to work with the NHS and the public health agencies of the 4 nations to monitor and investigate the monkeypox outbreak in England.

27th June 2022

Making sure you are on track with your CPD

The annual renewal period for dental care professionals opened on 13 June 2022. One of the requirements is to make a compliant CPD statement by the 28 August deadline. Last year around 3,000 (4.5%) dental care professionals did not manage to complete this step on time (for reasons unrelated to COVID-19).

The GDC have looked into why compliance levels appear to be worsening and found a need to improve understanding of the basic requirements of the Enhanced CPD scheme.

22nd June 2022

Sponsoring Dental Technicians from Overseas – Guidance for Dental Lab Owners

Recruitment specialist Andy Foster explains the minutia of sponsoring overseas dental technicians

22nd June 2022

Dental Professionals Hearings Service launched

To demonstrate the independence of their hearings service, the GDC are pleased to advise that they are giving it a new name and creating a new website: the Dental Professionals Hearings Service.

21st June 2022

NHS Supply Chain - Questionnaire

Natalia Shchaveleva of the NHS Supply Chain has asked for assistance with a re-tendering project.

20th June 2022

Job Vacancy: Experienced CAD/CAM Dental Technician

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced CAD/CAM Dental Technician to join our friendly team on a full-time basis. Applicants must be experienced in ceramics and implant prosthetics. Salary dependent on abilities and experience.

17th June 2022

Keeping Yourself Safe

COVID-19: guidance for people whose immune system means they are at higher risk. If you have been advised by the NHS that you are in one of these groups, we advise you to:

• ensure you have had all of the vaccines you are eligible to receive

• continue to follow any condition-specific advice you may have been given by your specialist

The following advice on 'keeping yourself safe' is aimed at adults. Children and young people can continue to attend education settings unless their clinician has advised otherwise.

15th June 2022

Your 2021-2022 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) cycle year is ending

Your 2021-2022 CPD cycle year ends on 31 July, and you are required to submit a statement to us by 28 August 2022. The statement should detail the number of CPD hours you have completed during this year.

14th June 2022

Latest findings of the impact of COVID-19 on oral health and dentistry

On Thursday 9 June, the GDC published two research reports into the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the dental sector. One research explores the impact on the public and patients, and the other looks at the impact on dental professionals. Both are a build on the research they conducted in 2020.

6th June 2022

Dental care professional annual renewal opens on 13 June

Renewal for dental care professionals (DCPs) will open on 13 June. We are reminding all DCPs of the need to meet minimum CPD requirements following two years of flexibility - supporting those who may have found it difficult to access CPD during the pandemic.

30th May 2022

GDC Annual Renewal

A reminder that the GDC Annual Renewal takes place in the weeks leading up to 31 July. The easiest way to complete your Annual Renewal is online using eGDC.

27th May 2022

A round-up of DTS2022 from DTA President Delroy Reeves

The Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) was most welcome by all who attended following the nearly 3 years absence throughout the Covid-19 lockdown.

26th May 2022

ARF pay by instalments sign up deadline approaching

If you would like to pay your Annual Retention Fee (ARF) by instalments this year, you need to log in to eGDC and selected the quarterly Direct Debit option no later than 31 May 2022.

26th May 2022

Meet DTA's Newest Council Member

The DTA elections officially closed on 1st May 2022. From this a new council member has been elected. Patricia qualified as a dental nurse in 1999 before deciding she wanted to be a dental technician. She qualified as a dental technician in 2005 at the School of Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.

25th May 2022

DTA Memorandum and Articles of Association

The DTA EGM was held on Saturday 14 May at the Dental Technology Showcase 2022 where it was proposed and accepted to adopt the new DTA Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.

24th May 2022

European Dental Technicians’ Day 3rd June 2022

The DTA is taking part in the fifth European Dental Technicians’ Day (EDTD) which is taking place on Friday 3rd June 2022. We encourage you to join our digital campaign to raise awareness of the important work that dental technicians do.

21st May 2022

Proposed changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss updated the House of Commons on the government's intention to introduce legislation to make changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

17th May 2022

Job Vacancy: Part-time dental technician

Part-time Dental Technician required for denture laboratory in West Wickham, Bromley.

17th May 2022

First DTA Fellowship Awarded

On Saturday the 14th May during the 2022 Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) Dental Technologists Association President Delroy Reeves, Deputy President Dominika Krowiarz, and Professor Nairn Wilson, a valued member of the selection panel, came together to celebrate technologist Jo Stevenson becoming the first ever person to be awarded a DTA Fellowship.

16th May 2022

We are Supporting National Smile Month

National Smile Month is a charity campaign that champions the benefits of good oral health and promotes the value of a healthy smile. Between 16th May and 16th June, the Oral Health Foundation will be working to raise the general public’s awareness of important oral health issues in an effort to put a healthier smile on everybody’s faces.

12th May 2022

Clarification on IPC Guidance

As at 11 May 2022 the UKHSA IPC Guidance and the Dental Appendix supporting risk management in primary dental care settings remains in place as your reference guidance...

6th May 2022

Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15 May

This year Mental Health Foundation will be raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing and the practical steps we can take to address it - Every Mind Matters Campaign is encouraging people to 'Lift someone out of loneliness'.

 

29th April 2022

Stress Awareness Month

17.5 million working days are lost due to stress every year, despite stress management being a legal requirement for every business.

28th April 2022

DTA Meeting with MHRA – Member Queries Answered

If you manufacture custom-made dental appliances including fixed bridges, crowns, splints, or retainers etc., you are required to register with the MHRA as a manufacturer of custom-made dental devices under MDR and to provide your business address and a description of the devices you produce.
The DTA had a meeting with MHRA to discuss our most common member queries.

28th April 2022

Job Vacancy: Senior Prosthetic Technician

Casterbridge Dental in Dorchester are looking for a Senior Prosthetic Technician to support our department manager. Great working conditions and salary in a beautiful part of the country. Must be GDC registered.

26th April 2022

Public Consultation on Water Fluoridation Schemes

Subject to its passage through Parliament, the Health and Care Bill will transfer the power to initiate, vary or terminate water fluoridation schemes from local authorities to the Secretary of State.

22nd April 2022

Job Vacancies: CAD/CAM Experts; Metal Dental Technicians and Ceramists

DENSIGN LAB, is a full-service dental laboratory creating products for dentists and dental laboratories across the UK. Our specialised high-performing team share a single commitment to excellence and achieving outstanding results. Leaders in dental technology, situated in Isleworth, London, we are looking for Dental Technicians to join our team.

22nd April 2022

NHS Dental COVID Guidance Update

Sara Hurley, chief dental officer for England, and Ali Sparke, director for dentistry, community pharmacy, optometry and the NHS standard contract, provide an update for NHS dental professionals, to discuss the dental contract arrangements for 2022/23 and COVID testing.

14th April 2022

How to enjoy Easter and other sugary treats while avoiding tooth decay

Easter is nearly here, which means lots of chocolate and sweet treats are on offer. Children celebrating Passover (from April 15th) and Eid (expected to be in early May) will also enjoy sugary treats. The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England has pulled together some helpful tips so children can enjoy the fun while protecting their teeth from dental decay.

12th April 2022

Job Vacancy: Dental Technician, CAD-CAM, Implant - Crown - Bridge and Ceramics

New Forest Implant Office are looking to recruit an ambitious, enthusiastic, GDC registered Dental Technician, CAD-CAM, Implant - Crown - Bridge and Ceramics. Qualified Band 6 (or above).

8th April 2022

Dentistry Webinar - Live

Tuesday 12 April 7:00pm - Clinical Dentistry Series: The complete guide to smile makeovers with porcelain veneers. The Clinical Dentistry Series of Webinars is brought to you by GSK and highlights clinical cases across the whole range of Dentistry. The first in the series is brought to you by Dr Ash Parmar as he delivers a case by case guide to smile makeovers with porcelain veneers.

31st March 2022

DTA Extraordinary General Meeting

Notice is given that an Extraordinary General Meeting will be taking place at the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS), National Exhibition Centre, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT at 9:30am on Saturday 14th May 2022.

30th March 2022

New DTA President and Deputy President

During a Zoom Council meeting at the beginning of March Delroy Reeves was elected President of the Dental Technologists Association for a term of two years. He will be replacing Barry Tivey who steps down after a term of hard-won recognition for the status of technologists throughout the UK during an unprecedented two years. Dominika Krowiarz becomes Deputy President.

29th March 2022

FEPPD : European Dental Technicians Day 2022

Dental Technician Day 3 June 2022
FEPPD, the largest representative body for Dental Laboratory owners and Independent Dental Technicians in Europe, dedicates an event to be held every calendar year, in all EU states, for the promotion of our profession as service providers to the dental patient. Dental Technician Day is celebrated every 1st Friday of June.

24th March 2022

BADN Menopause Policy

BADN, the UK's professional association for dental nurses, has just launched its Menopause Policy. The DTA is proud to support BADN with their new Menopause Policy. The BADN Menopause Policy is available for DTA members and can be found as a guidance document. We encourage all DT and Labs to adopt this policy into their work place, to support their co-workers who maybe affected by the policy.

23rd March 2022

Spring Statement 2022

The Chancellor made his annual Spring Statement speech today where he set out the Government’s tax plan to support the UK economy, businesses and families in both the short and the medium term

21st March 2022

Report into the benefits of water fluoridation

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today (21st March) published a report into the benefits of water fluoridation in reducing tooth decay amongst young people.

18th March 2022

3shape Global Symposium

31 March – 1 April 2022 - 3shape Global Symposium 2022 is a free online event open to all dental professionals. Featuring 24 informative webinars presented by experts from around the world.

16th March 2022

Dental Technology Showcase 2022

After 3 long years, the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) is finally back and better than ever! Join us on 13-14 May at the NEC, Birmingham for the biggest event of the year for dental laboratory professionals. The DTA will be exhibiting alongside 60+ of the leading suppliers at DTS22.

15th March 2022

World Oral Health Day on 20 March 2022

World Oral Health Day takes place on 20 March – it’s our chance to shape the future by reducing the amount of pain and discomfort caused by oral diseases.

11th March 2022

Job Vacancy: Experienced Dental Technician/CAD Designer

Oral Design Harley Street, located in the Marylebone is a team of highly experienced dental technicians and engineers, aiming to provide our clients with the best possible service and quality of work, as well as technical support and professional expertise. Our innovative, busy, and growing digital dental laboratory is looking for an experienced Dental Technician/ CAD Designer.

11th March 2022

Update from NHS England: Living with COVID-19

The Prime Minister outlined the plan for Living with COVID-19. NHS England have sent a letter to the system providing an initial update, which outlines the areas that are being reviewed and may change, and those areas that will remain the same. This includes guidance around NHS staff who test positive for Covid, testing amongst staff and patients, and visiting guidance for patients in NHS settings.

8th March 2022

DTA Council members meet with Lord Toby Harris Chair of GDC Council

In his monthly blog post: 'A view from the GDC's Chair: Good discussions and progress on international registration', the GDC’s Chair writes about meeting the Oral Health Foundation, Dental Technologists Association, British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy and MDDUS, to understand their perspectives on the areas we have in common.

3rd March 2022

Advance Notice: CPD area update

The CPD area will be down for one day on 14th March due to a planned update.

1st March 2022

Job Vacancy: Orthodontic Dental Technician

An exciting opportunity to join and gain experience in a highly successful and dynamic organisation based in Dublin, Ireland.

28th February 2022

Job Vacancy: Self-Employment Opportunity for a dental technician

Self-Employment Opportunity for a dental technician. Workbench, equipment, rent, rates, utility bills and admin support all available within an established denture laboratory/clinic in Chepstow, South East Wales.

23rd February 2022

Financial changes coming into effect from April 2022

National Insurance, minimum wage and other tax changes announced in the Budget will come into effect from April 2022.

21st February 2022

ACAS Webinars

In March ACAS are presenting two free-to-attend webinars to help give you an insight and direction in key people management areas: Let's talk about menopause at work and Inclusive workplaces: making changes to better support neurodiversity.

16th February 2022

NHS dentistry and oral health update - February

The latest NHS Dentistry and Oral Health update with link to a letter and updated FAQs on vaccination as a condition of deployment for healthcare workers and information on a consultation regarding changes to the General Dental Council's international registration legislation.

14th February 2022

BDIA Dental Showcase 2022

25 – 26 March 2022 | London ExCeL
It's now more important than ever to keep up to date with the latest developments in the industry. Whether you want to experience new products, purchase equipment, or want to find out more about a particular field of dentistry - Showcase has everything packed into one location!

10th February 2022

GDC Update

The February GDC Update includes information on the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Consultation on deciding when statutory regulation is appropriate for health and care professionals and changes to vaccination requirements in England.

7th February 2022

DTA Fellowship and Master Awards

A brand-new learning opportunity the new ‘DTA Fellowship’ and ‘Master’ award have been developed to provide an opportunity for all experienced DTA members in good standing in their profession to gain recognition for their high- quality custom-made dental device manufacturing in their specific area of dental technology.

3rd February 2022

Job Vacancy: GDC registered Dental Technician

An opportunity has arisen for a GDC registered Dental Technician to join the team at one of Brighton's leading cosmetic dental laboratories.

2nd February 2022

Is your MHRA information up to date?

Make sure you check your MHRA information is up to date. It is a legal requirement to inform MHRA of any changes to your registration as and when they occur. Please do not wait for reminder emails. Your registration with the MHRA must be renewed one year after the anniversary date and every two years subsequently.

2nd February 2022

NHS Dentistry and Oral Health update on vaccination as condition of deployment

As you will have seen on the news, the vaccination as a condition of deployment requirements are now being consulted on. This change in Government policy means the NHS and OCDO England request that employers do not serve notice of termination to employees affected by the VCOD regulations.

1st February 2022

ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION

What do our DTA Council members do for you? DTA Council members are a group of qualified and experienced dental technologists who volunteer their time purely for the love of their profession. Our team is committed to advancing standards within dental technology while ensuring that the importance of British dental technology is recognised throughout the Governments of the four nations, this year supported by a number of video meetings.

27th January 2022

Dentsply Sirona Webinars: Decoding Digital Dentistry

Dentsply Sirona Watch Party Series 23rd February - 23rd March provide an opportunity to watch five of the most thought-provoking presentations on Decoding Digital Dentistry followed by a live studio discussion and interactive audience Q&A with each individual guest speaker.

26th January 2022

The DTA reports the sad loss of Adrian Rollings, dental technician and CDT

It is with great sadness that we heard earlier this week of the sudden passing of Adrian Rollings from a heart attack. He was a former member of the council of management of the Dental Technologists' Association and the British Institute of Dental and Surgical Technologists both long established professional organisations that promote the education of dental technologists.

25th January 2022

DHSC consultation on deciding when statutory regulation is appropriate

The Department of Health and Social Care have published a consultation on the criteria used to make decisions on which health and social care professions should be regulated in future.

20th January 2022

NHS Dental Services Webinar on vaccination as a condition of deployment

Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer England, is hosting a webinar for everyone who works in NHS dental services on vaccination as a condition of deployment. Date: Monday 24 January 2022 Time: 19:00 - 20:00

17th January 2022

Update: Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment for Healthcare Workers

The Office of the Chief Dental Officer England has issued an update regarding vaccination as a condition of deployment.
On 6 January 2022, the Government made new legislation, approved by Parliament, which amended the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 ("the 2014 Regulations"). This extends the scope of mandatory vaccination requirements for staff beyond registered care homes to health and wider social care settings in England.

14th January 2022

Self-isolation for those with COVID-19 can end after 5 full days following 2 negative LFD tests

The government have announced that from Monday 17 January, people with COVID-19 in England can end their self-isolation after 5 full days, as long as they test negative on day 5 and day 6.

13th January 2022

Denture Loss Survey and Working Group

As part of a project to tackle the issue of denture loss within healthcare settings, Health Education England and the Office of the Chief Dental Officer want to understand current denture labelling processes.
HEE and OCDO have produced a survey to gain a better understanding of Dental Technician's experience relating to denture labelling.

12th January 2022

Upcoming Self Assessment Deadline

If you are a sole trader or a partner in a business partnership, you need to report self-employed income for 2020-2021 and pay your tax bill by 31 January 2022.

12th January 2022

COVID-19 vaccination for dental teams in England

All dental professionals in England will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are exempt for medical reasons, by 1 April 2022. Subject to these changes being agreed by Parliament, this will be a legal requirement for all workers aged 18 and over, working in patient-facing roles in an environment regulated by the CQC, both in the NHS or independent health sector.
There are no legal requirements for vaccination in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

7th January 2022

Job Vacancy: Experienced Dental Ceramist

We are looking for an experienced dental ceramist with enthusiasm and a hunger to learn. We are an established private dental practice based in Stockport, Manchester that has worked alongside its highly valued, in house technicians for almost 20 years.

5th January 2022

Job Vacancy: Prosthetic Dental Technician Urgently Required

We are a full service dental laboratory based in Belfast looking for an enthusiastic Dental Technician with artistic flair to join our expanding Denture Department.

4th January 2022

Key Steps in 2022 to Deliver for Patients in NHS Dentistry

An update from Director for Dentistry, Community Pharmacy, Optometry and the NHS Standard Contract, Ali Sparke and Chief Dental Officer England, Sara Hurley

17th December 2021

The DTA are now closed until Tuesday 4 January

The DTA office will be closed for the festive period from 1pm on 17th December and will open on Tuesday 4 January. The DTA website and member's area has lots of information that may be able to answer your question, including on our FAQ page.

17th December 2021

Dental Profession Nominations for UK Honours

Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer, England has written with information regarding the Dental Professional Nominations for UK Honours. Looking ahead to the New Year 2023 Honours the CDO is asking all in the dental profession to take the time to nominate those colleagues who you work with who have made an outstanding impact in dental care and the improvement of oral health.

16th December 2021

Job Vacancy: Cad Cam Designer and Ceramist

A Cad Cam designer and ceramist needed for a full time position. The job is for a full digital workflow on the most advanced approach.

10th December 2021

NHS dentistry and oral health update: COVID-19 Omicron variant

Chief Dental Officer England, Sara Hurley has issued an update following the Prime Minister and Chief Medical Officer update to the nation on the Omicron variant.

9th December 2021

COVID-19 response: England will move to Plan B

The Prime Minister has confirmed that England will move to Plan B following the rapid spread of the Omicron variant in the UK. Read more to see what has changed and how to stay safe and help prevent the spread.

5th December 2021

Mask Wearing and COVID

Will mask wearing cut the risks of COVID by 53%? Perhaps not, as Full Fact reports

A number of media outlets have reported that a new study found wearing a mask cuts the risk of COVID-19 by 53%. But according to a report published by Full Fact on 25th November this isn't what the study says.

3rd December 2021

Protect Staff from Omicron

Employers must take action to protect staff in light of Omicron variant – British Safety Council

Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council, comments on the threat that the new Omicron Covid-19 variant poses to the workplace and how employers, including those within the dental sector, can best manage the risks particularly in the run up to Christmas.

2nd December 2021

NHS dentistry and oral health update: mouth cancer prevention

Chief Dental Officer England, Sara Hurley and National Lead for Dental Public Health (England), Anna Ireland, bulletin focuses on the dental team’s role in the prevention of mouth cancer and specifically on tobacco and alcohol use and contains information on what dental teams can do to address these risk factors.

1st December 2021

Robin Davies DCP Research Awards 2021

DTA Deputy President, Delroy Reeves, attended the Robin Davies DCP Research Awards 2021 which took place Wednesday 3rd November 2021

30th November 2021

Government takes decisive action against new COVID-19 variant

From Tuesday 30 November, face coverings will be mandatory in shops and on public transport and all travellers returning to the UK will require PCR testing.

29th November 2021

Identifying and reporting potential terrorist activity

Recent events in the UK and around the world remind us all of the terrorist threat we face, which in the UK is considered as 'SEVERE', meaning an attack is highly likely. The cooperation between the public and the police is a powerful defence. Consequently, in recent years, attacks have been prevented and lives have been saved.

26th November 2021

Revised NHS England’s standard operating procedure (SOP)

The Chief Dental Officer, Sara Hurley, and, NHS England Director of Primary Care, Ed Waller, have issued the updated Standard Operating Procedure - Transition to recovery, published in light of changes to Infection Prevention and Control guidance.

25th November 2021

COVID-19: infection prevention and control dental appendix

The UK Health Security Agency have published an updated dental appendix to the government's new infection prevention and control guidance for healthcare settings.

25th November 2021

ACAS Free Webinar: Mental Health at Work – Current Challenges

2pm - 3pm Wednesday 1st Dec
This free to attend webinar will provide attendees with information to help support their own and their team's mental wellbeing during this current climate.

24th November 2021

Dentistry and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

NHS dentistry and oral health update bulletin from Chief Dental Officer England Sara Hurley and UK Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance Professor Dame Sally Davies with special focus on the alarming issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

17th November 2021

Blue Wednesday

Wednesday 17 November is Blue Wednesday when supporters are being asked to share the message - "a self-check for mouth cancer takes 45 seconds and can save your life." Visit the campaign website for details of how to get involved.

15th November 2021

DTA Subscriptions 2022

There will be a slight increase in the DTA 2022 Subscription

12th November 2021

Technicians Make It Happen

Technicians Make it Happen is a campaign geared towards inspiring young people and explaining to the adults in their lives, such as parents and teachers, that the career of a technician can have boundless opportunities. Their aim is to reveal how technicians work in virtually every sector and industry in the country.

10th November 2021

Special focus: Dentistry and patients with mental illness

An update from Sara Hurley and Tim Kendall with a special focus on Dentistry and patients with mental illness.

9th November 2021

Special focus on dentistry and the environment

An update from Chief Dental Officer Sara Hurley and Chief Sustainability Officer Dr Nick Watts which looks at what reaching net zero carbon means for dentistry.

9th November 2021

Survey to understand on-going impacts of COVID-19 on dental professionals

This survey is due to close this Friday, 12th of November. GDC registrants are asked to complete the survey if you haven't already done so.

8th November 2021

DTA New Professional Awards

We are pleased to announce the new DTA Fellowship award is now being offered to members in its

8th November 2021

New patient safety training materials launched in England

New patient safety training materials have been launched in England. Some elements are expected to be completed by NHS employees, even those in roles which are not patient-facing. Completion of the training will help to ensure health and care services are as safe as possible for patients and service users.

5th November 2021

DTA Charity for 2022

DTA will continue to support Mind throughout 2022. Mind offers support to those in need and raise awareness of the importance of mental health, a vital service, especially during the challenges faced by many throughout the global pandemic.

4th November 2021

Looking After Your Career - confidential coaching

This new coaching service can support you to take practical steps over your career direction and to proactively advance it. Whether you're thinking about what you want from your current role or if you want to explore new opportunities within primary care, investing some time with a coach can be a helpful thing to do.

3rd November 2021

VAT changes for the import of dental prostheses

Announcements made in the autumn budget 2021 included changes to the VAT on imports of dental prostheses to the UK. Registered dental professionals are now exempt from VAT on the import of dental prosthesis, and the change is being applied retrospectively to 1 January 2021 for repayment claims.

1st November 2021

The DTA Annual Survey

The DTA annual member survey is now open, and your feedback is important to us. Your comments help our team to tailor the products and services we offer to better suit your dental technologist needs.

30th October 2021

Halloween shouldnt be scary for your teeth

The Royal College of Surgeons of England has devised six helpful tricks to protect children's teeth from sugary treats that can cause decay not just on Halloween but all year long.

28th October 2021

Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021

The Chancellor, the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, spoke about the absolute critical role of skills in the Autumn 2021 Budget speech.

26th October 2021

Mouth Cancer Action Month

Mouth Cancer Action Month begins next week and Oral Health Foundation would like your help to address and tackle the growing number of cases of mouth cancer in the United Kingdom.

22nd October 2021

ORAL HEALTH: The multidisciplinary series Mouth Cancer Action Month

In aid of Mouth Cancer Action Month, in partnership with Denplan, Oral-B and the Oral Health Foundation, has put together a brand-new multidisciplinary webinar series throughout November and December.

22nd October 2021

GDC budget set for 2022 and no change to the ARF

At their meeting held yesterday, 21 October, GDC Council made a number of important decisions about their budget, reserves policy and Annual Retention Fee (ARF) levels for 2022. They also approved GDC Costed Corporate Plan (CCP) for 2022-2024, which is in effect GDC workplan for the next three years.

20th October 2021

Wellbeing Support for Dental Teams

This resource has been created for all dental team members, including students and non-clinical roles. It outlines how to assess your own mental health and wellbeing and provides resources for self-care, including the range of organisations available to support you.

19th October 2021

Job Vacancy: Prosthetics technician

Prosthetics technician, required for small friendly laboratory in Bournemouth, ideally capable of all Prosthetics work

19th October 2021

NHS encourages pregnant women to get COVID-19 vaccine

The NHS is encouraging pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine as new data shows that nearly 20 per cent of the most critically ill COVID patients are pregnant women who have not been vaccinated.

18th October 2021

GDC - New survey to understand on-going impacts of COVID-19 on dental professionals

GDC have commissioned new independent research, undertaken by Pye Tait, on the continued impacts of COVID-19 on dental professionals. This includes an online survey which has been emailed to all dental professionals. This work builds on the research carried out in 2020 and will seek to identify the changing impacts the pandemic has had on the profession and what implications this has for the future.

13th October 2021

NHS dentistry and oral health October update

Sara Hurley Chief Dental Officer England and Ed Waller Director of Primary Care NHS England issue latest update including information on PPE provision to health and social care and Black History Month October 2021

12th October 2021

JOB VACANCY: CROWN & BRIDGE TECHNICIAN

M J Underhay Dental Laboratory based in West Kingsdown, Kent (near Brands Hatch Motor Circuit) are looking for a qualified crown and bridge technician.

8th October 2021

World Mental Health Day 2021

This Sunday 10 October is World Mental Health Day, and MIND are asking you to #DoOneThing. Because if we all do one thing, we can change everything.

7th October 2021

New service to help businesses offer apprenticeships

A new government service will help businesses to create more apprenticeship opportunities so more people can get the jobs they want. Large businesses will be able to easily pledge funds to smaller businesses through a new government service, to help create and recruit for more apprenticeship opportunities.

5th October 2021

MHRA Review registration

The MHRA have added a new section to their guidance on registering medical devices under the title 'Review registration'

4th October 2021

Planned changes to membership of the GDC Council take effect from 1 October

Angie Heilmann MBE joins GDC Council as a registrant member, and Lord Toby Harris joins as Chair.

21st September 2021

NHS dentistry and oral health bulletin: advancing dental care and delivering better oral health

Today Sara Hurley has issued a bulletin with important news for the dental profession, including the new Advancing Dental Care report from Health Education England and the Delivering Better Oral Health Toolkit from PHE.

17th September 2021

COVID-19 Response: Autumn and Winter Plan 2021

The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Autumn and Winter Plan 2021’ setting out plans for autumn and winter 2021/22 in England.

16th September 2021

BDIA Dental Showcase 2022

After two years filled with unique challenges, BDIA Dental Showcase returns to reunite the dental community and provide you with more to see, learn and discover than ever before.

16th September 2021

Prioritising children for dental recall

Sara Hurley and Simo Kenny have issued an update to the profession today with the latest advice and guidance on children’s oral health and paediatric dentistry.

15th September 2021

To isolate or not to isolate

A recent BAPD news update raises the question of whether a fully vaccinated team member needs to self-isolate or not should a household member test positive for Covid especially for those who are in fully private practice.

14th September 2021

Ending furlough

The Furlough Scheme (also known as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme) ends on 30 September 2021. Claims for September must be submitted by 14 October 2021 and any amendments must be made by 28 October 2021. ACAS have recently updated their Furlough advice page to include details of what happens when a furlough agreement ends.

13th September 2021

Dentistry Show London 2021

At the Dentistry Show London 2021, you’ll see all the latest concepts in dentistry from national and international suppliers. With plenty of special offers exclusive to the event, it’s your opportunity to kit out your practice with cutting edge materials, supplies, and equipment.

8th September 2021

Update from HMRC

Yesterday the government announced tax changes to fund £12 billion a year to be spent on the NHS and social care across the UK.

7th September 2021

Job Vacancy: Dental Technician

DB Orthodontics Ltd, a leading supplier of dental products to the UK and International dental markets, has an exciting opportunity for a full time Dental Technician (GDC registered) in our onsite Studio 8 Digital Laboratory which is based in Silsden, West Yorkshire.

31st August 2021

NHS dentistry and oral health update: 31 August 2021

Ed Waller and Jason Wong have issued an update to the profession today.

24th August 2021

GDPR: Letter from the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)

Some businesses have received a letter from the ICO asking for a registration fee of £40. We have been asked whether or not the letter is genuine and whether a business needs to pay.

20th August 2021

Health and wellbeing resources for dental teams

Wellbeing Support for the Dental Team is a document which brings together many of the key resources which dental team members can use for their health and wellbeing. It has been created for all dental team members, including students and non-clinical roles. The document can be found online, please do share it with your colleagues, teams and friends.

19th August 2021

Inclusive workplaces: Making changes to better support neurodiversity

This free ACAS webinar takes place on Wednesday 25 August and gives an introductory understanding of neurodiversity and the steps employers can take to better support it in the workplace.

18th August 2021

Guidance on staff and student self-isolation and return to work

The NHS has issued guidance around the expectation of staff isolation post 16th August, this applies to contractor groups such as NHS primary care dental teams.

11th August 2021

Dental care professional CPD statements due by 28 August

The renewal period for dental care professionals closed on 31 July. Those who have not yet made a CPD statement are reminded to complete this important step to ensure continued registration.

10th August 2021

Priority Actions - Working safely during coronavirus

The UK is back open, but unfortunately, the coronavirus is still around, and there are still some rules that you need to comply with to keep your customers and staff safe.

6th August 2021

New COVID-19 research starting in September

The GDC are currently commissioning new research to understand the ongoing and emerging impacts of COVID-19 on dental professionals and practices across the UK. This new study will build on the research findings published in December 2020, and is due to start in September.

4th August 2021

DTA: Representing you

What does the Dental Technologist Association hope to achieve for its members over the next few years?

4th August 2021

CDO Scotland appoints three new Deputy Chief Dental Officers

The Chief Dental Officer for Scotland has announced the appointments of three new Deputy Chief Dental Officers in Scotland.

3rd August 2021

Faculty of General Dental Practice UK separates from the Royal College of Surgeons of England

The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP UK) has completed its separation from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) to join the new College of General Dentistry, realising the ultimate ambition of its founding members to establish an independent college for general dental practice.

2nd August 2021

Starting a new year of CPD for 2021-2022

Your 2020-2021 CPD cycle has now come to an end. The GDC requests that you submit a statement by 28th August 2021, if you have not already done so. Here are some simple steps to help you when starting your new year of CPD:

30th July 2021

New NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard

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.

29th July 2021

Dental professional nominations for national honours

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.

28th July 2021

Job Vacancy: Dental Technician (CADCAM / Crown & Bridge and Implant)

An exciting position has become available for a full-time Dental Technician, with CADCAM, Implant and Crown & Bridge knowledge, skills and experience.

27th July 2021

A further update from Sara Hurley and Ed Waller

Sara Hurley Chief Dental Officer England and Ed Waller Director of Primary Care NHS England write a further update including information on staff isolation.

26th July 2021

Work and financial support during Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Latest government guidance for employees if you are self-employed but getting less or no work or if you are employed but cannot work.

26th July 2021

Tribute to Dame Margaret Seward

Dame Margaret Seward was an inspirational woman who championed the team approach to dental care. She showed immense support and guidance to both dental technology and clinical dental technology during her lifetime. As one time President of the BDA, GDC President and then Chief Dental Officer Dame Margaret along with numerous journal editorships she always looked for improvements to support dental care.

19th July 2021

Changes to the SOP and guidance from Monday 19 July

An update from Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer England

15th July 2021

NHS Patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings

England’s Chief Nurse has today reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules.

13th July 2021

Recent and upcoming changes In England from 19 July

From 19 July England moves to Step 4 of the roadmap. Everyone should be cautious whilst managing the risks as cases of COVID-19 remain high.

9th July 2021

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) VACCINATIONS

All adults aged 18 or over can now get vaccinated against COVID-19. You do not need to wait to be contacted by the NHS

6th July 2021

Job Vacancy: Prosthetic Technician

Prosthetic technician required for a small dental laboratory in Harrogate. Part time or full time considered.

2nd July 2021

NHS dentistry and oral health update

Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer and Ed Waller Director for Primary Care NHS England & NHS Improvement write in celebration of the 73rd birthday of the National Health Service which was founded on 5 July 1948.

30th June 2021

Strong partnerships at DTS 2022

Now is the time to strengthen partnerships – within your team and within the industry.
The dental laboratory industry will be coming together at DTS 2022 in May.

25th June 2021

Job Vacancy: Prosthetic Technician

McDowell+ Service Dental Laboratory Ltd urgently require a new team member to join their prosthetics department.

25th June 2021

Faculty of Dental Surgery responds to the new restrictions on junk-food advertising

The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDS) is committed to enabling dentists and specialists to provide patients with the highest possible standards of practice and care.

24th June 2021

FMC 2021 Events

FMC’s regional exhibition programme for this year will now start in September kicking off in Exeter, moving to events across the length and breadth of the UK, covering all the primary populated areas, through the rest of the year.

22nd June 2021

CPD Annual Statement 2020-2021 Reminder

You should now have received a reminder from the GDC that your 2020-2021 CPD cycle year is ending and you are required to submit your annual CPD statement by 28 August 2021, but please remember the cut-off date to pay your Annual Retention Fee (ARF) is on or before 31 July 2021.

16th June 2021

GDC response to the DHSC consultation

The GDC have now responded to the Department for Health and Social Care Consultation: Regulating healthcare professionals, protecting the public, which closes this evening at 11.45pm.

11th June 2021

Regulatory reform: an opportunity to modernise and enhance public protection in dentistry

The GDC have published the latest in their series of blog posts on the Department of Health and Social Care consultation proposals, this one from Osama Ammar, Head of Public Policy, Regulatory reform: an opportunity to modernise and enhance public protection in dentistry.

10th June 2021

DHSC Open Consultation: Regulating healthcare professionals, protecting the public

The government Department for Health and Social Care consultation webpage has been updated to indicate a slightly later deadline than previously advised. The deadline for consultation responses to be submitted to the DHSC is now 11.45pm on 16 June.

4th June 2021

European Dental Technician Day - FEPPD

FEPPD, the largest representative body for Dental Laboratory owners and Independent Dental Technicians in Europe, is proposing to dedicate an event to be held on every calendar year, in all E.U. states, for the promotion of our profession as service providers to the European dental Patient. The Dental Technician Day to be celebrated every 1st Friday of June.

4th June 2021

Write for the DTA

Fancy yourself a writer? Or have a process you're proud of? Why not get published in The Technologist! Our editor will work closely with you and help refine the article.

1st June 2021

A New Challenge

This past year has proven that this industry does not shy away from a challenge, it uses it as an opportunity to grow.
Next May, DTS 2022 will bring you the all the latest innovations from the dental technology industry.

28th May 2021

Mental Health at Work

Are you struggling to find the advice and tools you need to support the mental health of your staff? Mental Health at Work is a new online gateway, developed by Mind, that makes it easy for you to get started.

27th May 2021

Meet DTA's Newest Council Members

The DTA would like to introduce you to their newest council members.

17th May 2021

Better supporting our patients with a learning disability or autism

Have you ever been asked to go into the clinic for shade taking? If you have or if you are CDT perhaps this article is for you. The NHS has a crucial role to play in helping people with a learning disability and autistic people to lead longer, happier and healthier lives. It can be very difficult to interact with patients who may find the experience of a dental check up very distressing. Therefore, It's important to understand that people with a learning disability generally have higher rates of health problems than the general population, and how best to communicate with these patients during their time of need.

14th May 2021

UK COVID-19 alert level move from level 4 to level 3.

A joint statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) recommending that the UK COVID-19 alert level move from level 4 to level 3.

14th May 2021

GDC Statement on ‘direct-to-consumer’ orthodontic treatment

The GDC updated statement in relation to direct-to-consumer orthodontics includes important information for dental professionals. It is based on three main requirements.

13th May 2021

Dentsply Sirona partners with FDI World Dental Federation on sustainability

Sustainability in dentistry is a complex topic that involves many stakeholders and will require action and collaboration across the dental industry. Together with GSK Consumer Healthcare, Colgate, and TePe, Dentsply Sirona will partner with FDI to develop and publish a Code of Good Practice for Sustainability in Dentistry.

12th May 2021

UK-REACH and COVID-19 vaccinations

The first set of results from the UK-REACH study looking at ethnicity and COVID-19 outcomes in healthcare workers have been published.

12th May 2021

What is a dental technologist?

Tony Griffin MBE explains the work of the dental technologist, and their essential role as part of the oral healthcare team.

11th May 2021

Entering the next phase of the Scope of Practice review

In June, the GDC will be holding a series of workshops with dental professionals and stakeholder organisations to help in the next phase of the Scope of Practice review. They will be dedicating a workshop to each of the dental professions, where there will be discussions with feedback on what the revised Scope of Practice guidance should look like and include.

10th May 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week: 10-16 May 2021

This year the theme is Nature and how connecting with the natural world can support good mental health.

7th May 2021

GDC Update option to pay ARF by instalments

Last month the GDC announced a new pay by instalments option for the Annual Retention Fee (ARF), designed to support dental professionals who pay their own fee by enabling them to spread the cost over the year with quarterly Direct Debits.

This change has now come into effect, the timeframe for choosing this option is very short and you will need to log into your eGDC account and elect the quarterly Direct Debit option no later than 31 May.

7th May 2021

DTA's featured article in the British Dental Journal

The DTA were offered a featured article in the British Dental Journal. Here you will find information such as who founded the DTA? What are the aims of the society? What services we provide? And much much more...

6th May 2021

Uchenna Okoye - Dentistry in the spotlight

Uchenna works with Tony Knight a DTA Fellowships Award winner in 2018! Uchenna mentioned in the interview that "regardless of my skills and experience, I am only as good as the dental laboratory I work with - in practice and for the TV programme. I'm very aware that the dental technician has to deliver the results I aspire to for my patients. It's a big ask for a lab to get involved in something like this. That's why I work with Knight Dental Design Laboratory in London.

5th May 2021

Member CPD articles

Included within your DTA membership you can revisit our publications archive for The Technologist and Articulate, which includes 12 months’ worth of CPD

5th May 2021

Independent Peer Reviewers needed

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, seeks to ensure that apprenticeships and T Level qualifications are high quality and meet the needs of employers.

5th May 2021

VITA AMBRIA PRESS SOLUTIONS Free Webinar

11th May 2021 at 12:00 - 1:30pm. We'll present to you live how to realise monolithic or partially veneered single-tooth restorations and smaller bridges brilliantly, accurately, and reliably with VITA AMBRIA PRESS SOLUTIONS. Be part of the process from investing to highly aesthetic individualisation and discover the outstanding press ceramic potential of VITA AMBRIA PRESS SOLUTIONS.

4th May 2021

National Smile Month

Between 17 May and 17 June, the Oral Health Foundation will be raising awareness of important health issues and ready to put a smile on everybody’s face.

4th May 2021

Does professional regulation need you?

The UK Government are seeking views on proposals to reform the regulation of healthcare professionals. Here is a once in a lifetime opportunity to help DTA get the Dental Technologists voice heard at the heart of government by joining the Department for Health and Social Care online consultation.

29th April 2021

MHRA MDR

The rescheduled start date to MHRA MDR is 26 May this year and we would like to remind members that there is supportive material within the Members' area of the DTA website.

26th April 2021

Supporting Track and Trace

Although in general dental laboratories do not have many visitors, they may still need to meet the requirements of the governments NHS Track and Trace as they open up to more public contact.

22nd April 2021

Forth grant available through the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme

Find out how to claim the grant if you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). You must make your claim for the fourth grant on or before 1 June 2021.

21st April 2021

Understanding the Enhanced CPD Scheme

The Enhanced CPD Scheme 2018 was introduced on 1 January 2018 for dentists and 1 August 2018 for dental care professionals (DCPs). Please take the time to read and become familiar with the requirements of the Enhanced CPD Scheme.

20th April 2021

It's important to have the correct indemnity insurance

It is important to work within your scope of practice because if you don't you are called before the GDC's Fitness to Practice panel.

19th April 2021

Supporting the dental team - a guide for managers and employers

The GDC have published 'Supporting the dental team - a guide for managers and employers'.

16th April 2021

Twice weekly rapid testing available to everyone in England

On 9 April the government announced that everyone in England is now able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing .

16th April 2021

National silence to take place on Saturday 17th April

To mark the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on 9th April 2021, there will be a national one minute silence at 15:00 on Saturday 17th April.

15th April 2021

New Coronavirus scams to watch out for

There has been a rise in Covid fraud with £34.5 million stolen since March last year. Make sure you are protecting yourself and your business.

14th April 2021

Smart Integration Award

The Smart Integration Award recognizes female dentists and dental technicians from around the world who are working in a smartly integrated practice or lab environment and offer their patients excellent, modern treatment solutions.

13th April 2021

HSE advice on keeping workplaces safe as coronavirus restrictions are eased

HSE has produced a signposting webpage that provides the latest information on any changes related to workplace safety following the easing of coronavirus restrictions.

12th April 2021

AG.Live CON 2021!

Be part of Amann Girrbach's biggest ever online event! We would like to show you various approaches on how digitization can be used intelligently and integrated into your everyday routines. The time has come to combine competencies and exploit digitization for an interdisciplinary workflow - for the benefit of laboratories, clinicians and patients.

9th April 2021

COVID-19 Vaccinations and the Workplace: FAQs

Can you force employees to have the Covid vaccine? What about disciplinary action if they refuse the vaccine? And is your workplace deemed 'safe' if employees don't have the vaccine?

8th April 2021

Warning: 78 million lost to fake investments

Last year UK consumers lost more than 78 million GBP to fake investments. These scams are highly convincing, so consider the following before investing...

7th April 2021

NHS Test and Trace in the workplace

What to do if you or someone you employ is contacted by NHS Test and Trace, including self-isolation, sick pay and financial support.

6th April 2021

Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh - DCP Study Day

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh are running their next DCP Study Day on the 18th of June at the RCSEd

1st April 2021

Happy Easter

We hope you have a nice Easter break

31st March 2021

HMCA: Private Healthcare Is Peace Of Mind

No matter how fit and healthy we are, it is inevitable that at some point in our lives we will fall ill and need medical care. And when illness does strike it is to the NHS that most people will turn in seeking a diagnosis, treatment and recovery. HMCA can offer DTA Members up to a 40% discount.

30th March 2021

UDAs bulletin from Chief Dental Officer England

NHS England has informed dental practices of the contractual arrangements over the next six months which includes an increase in UDAs as the NHS restores patient access back to pre-pandemic levels.

29th March 2021

WARNING: National Insurance scam

Action Fraud has issued an urgent warning to the public about a National Insurance scam in which fraudsters trick victims into disclosing their personal details by pretending their National Insurance number has been compromised

26th March 2021

Budget 2021 – Super-deduction

A new 130% first-year capital allowance for qualifying plant and machinery assets; and a 50% first-year allowance for qualifying special rate assets.

25th March 2021

Recovery Loan Scheme

A new loan scheme to support access to finance for UK business as they grow and recover from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.

24th March 2021

National Lockdown: How the rules will change on 29 March

Some of the rules on what you can and cannot do will change on 29 March.

23rd March 2021

GDC Introduces ARF Payment by Instalments Option

The GDC has announced a new pay by instalments option for the Annual Retention Fee (ARF), designed to support dental professionals who pay their own fee by enabling them to spread the cost over the year with quarterly Direct Debits. For dental care professionals (DCP) this works out as four payments of

22nd March 2021

Dental Tribune article recognising the challenges faced by dental technicians during the pandemic

The recent article by Dental Tribune, Dental technicians: The missing link, recognises that dental technicians have not been treated equally during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the DTA's message that dental technicians are an integral part of the dental team and if adequate support is not received, patients will soon be experiencing long delays in receiving their custom-made dental appliances.

19th March 2021

Around 1 in 3 people with coronavirus do not have any symptoms: you could be spreading the virus

Around 1 in 3 people with coronavirus do not have any symptoms. This means they could be spreading the virus without knowing it. You may be able to get a test in England to check if you have coronavirus without having symptoms. This is planned to be rolled out in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland too.

18th March 2021

GDC updates - Scope of Practice review: stakeholders give their views

The DTA continue to participate in the GDC Scope of Practice review and joined GDC for a workshop on options for updating and modernising the Scope of Practice Guidance last month.

16th March 2021

Coronavirus vaccine - weekly summary of Yellow Card reporting

Vaccination is the single most effective way to reduce deaths and severe illness from COVID-19. The MHRA has played an active role in responding to the coronavirus pandemic and they have issued a report which summarises information received via the Yellow Card scheme.

12th March 2021

CPD - Continued Professional Development

There are more excellent CPD opportunities in the February issue of The Technologist and our digital journal Articulate

10th March 2021

Extension of the apprenticeship incentive

The Chancellor, the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, has made technical education a pivotal feature of the Budget after declaring that "protecting, creating, and supporting jobs is my highest priority."

8th March 2021

Continuing lockdown guidance

Coronavirus remains a serious threat across the country. Some of the rules on what you can and cannot do changed on 8 March: Find out what you can and cannot do.

5th March 2021

2021 Budget

Here is an overview of some key changes announced in the budget

2nd March 2021

Two thirds of children did not see an NHS dentist last year

NHS dental attendance figures published this week show over two thirds of children (70.2%) in England did not see an NHS dentist in the 12 months to 31 December 2020. Dental surgeons are warning the number of children admitted to hospital for tooth decay may rise, if access does not improve this year.

1st March 2021

The Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) Postponed to 2022

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.

1st March 2021

NHS now inviting those aged 60 or over in England to book coronavirus vaccination

If you are aged 60 or over it's time to book your vaccine via the NHS website. Continue reading for details of who can use the online booking system and links to book.

26th February 2021

Chief Dental Officer Update: Information for attending your vaccination appointment

Sara Hurley has issued the following update to the profession. In particular, we want to draw your attention to information healthcare workers require prior to attending your vaccination appointments.

25th February 2021

Job Vacancies in Dorset

Casterbridge Dental are a Private only Dental Laboratory looking for; Digital Dental Designers, Crown and Bridge Technicians, Prosthetic Technicians and Newly Qualified/ Improvers.

24th February 2021

NHS Volunteer Responders

We often hear that Dental Technicians want to assist in the health care of the nation. If you have time to volunteer or know of someone who would like to volunteer to support the NHS here is the official link...

23rd February 2021

Roadmap out of the current lockdown

The government has published the 'COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021' setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England. This explains how the restrictions included in this guidance will be lifted over time. England is still in a national lockdown. You must stay at home, leaving only where permitted by law, and follow the rules in this guidance.

23rd February 2021

Booking your vaccine and DTA letter

The GDC recently sent an email to registrants including dental technologists encouraging all to book your coronavirus vaccination appointments. Print your DTA letter to take to your appointment.

22nd February 2021

New wellbeing support guidance for the dental team

New guidance to support the wellbeing of dental teams across the UK is now available online.

22nd February 2021

Prime Minister announcement later today to set out the roadmap for cautiously easing lockdown restri

Cabinet will meet virtually this morning to discuss the plan, the Prime Minister will give a statement to Parliament in the afternoon, and host a televised press conference in the evening.

19th February 2021

COVID-19 vaccination programme in Scotland

We have been asked by the GDC to share details of how dental professionals can get involved in the COVID-19 vaccination programme by the Scottish Government. Please find below:

18th February 2021

Chief Dental Officer - spot the signs of domestic abuse and support patients

In her latest update, Chief Dental Officer England, Sara Hurley, draws our attention to domestic abuse and how dental teams can, and should, help survivors and victims.

17th February 2021

Groundbreaking COVID-19 treatments to be fast-tracked through clinical trials

A recent press release from the Department for Health and Social Care states that the world's most innovative treatments for COVID-19 will soon be fast-tracked through the UK's clinical trial system, as the government announces funding for the most promising treatments.

16th February 2021

COVID-19: Scientists have trained sniffer dogs to detect coronavirus with 94% accuracy

This interesting development in the COVID-19 fight has been reported by Sky News:

15th February 2021

NHS dentistry and oral health update

In the latest NHS dentistry and oral health bulletin Jason Wong, Deputy Chief Dental Officer writes:

12th February 2021

Incentive payments for hiring an apprentice extended to 31 March 2021.

The government is extending incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice to 31 March 2021.

11th February 2021

GDC Update: COVID-19 pandemic severely felt by dental technicians

We are pleased to see that the GDC has acknowledged the impact of Covid-19 on dental technicians and clinical dental technicians in their recent update:

10th February 2021

COVID-19 vaccination: women of childbearing age, currently pregnant or breastfeeding

Public Health England and the NHS have issued a guide to COVID-19 vaccination which they have asked all women of childbearing age and those currently pregnant or breastfeeding to read before going for vaccine.

9th February 2021

Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)

Watch videos and register for the free webinars to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus.

8th February 2021

Essential workers and those prioritised for testing

Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested.

5th February 2021

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam opinion piece in The Sunday Telegraph

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam highlights the importance of continuing to follow the guidance, even after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

3rd February 2021

The Dental Professional's Guide to Mouthwash Use

Now, more than ever before, there is a need for us to take control of our own oral health. This means practising a proactive and preventive approach which combines regular dental attendance and a comprehensive and consistent home care routine.

3rd February 2021

Covid Vaccine Priority Letter

As essential members of the Dental Oral Health Care Team our understanding is that Dental Technicians and Clinical Dental Technicians do qualify within the JCVI's priority list for COVID-19 vaccination under the 'Health and Social Care' category.

2nd February 2021

Professional Standards Authority consultation

DTA have received a letter from Alan Clamp, Chief Executive of the Professional Standards Authority, seeking feedback on how the Professional Standards Authority reviews the performance of the health and care professional regulators.

1st February 2021

HEE Apprenticeship Booklet

Health Education England have put together a guidance booklet aimed at primary care employers which provides useful hints and tips on how to start recruiting apprentices to your business.

1st February 2021

ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION (DTA)

What do our DTA Council members do for you? The DTA Council members are a group of qualified and experienced dental technologists who kindly give their time voluntarily for the love of their profession. Our team are committed to advancing standards within dental technology and ensuring that British dental technology is heard throughout the governments of the four countries of the UK.

29th January 2021

DCP council members

The GDC is looking for DCP GDC registrants to apply to be a member of the GDC Council.

29th January 2021

Avoid Vaccine Fraud

Criminals are using the COVID-19 vaccine as a way to target the public by tricking them to hand over cash or financial details. They are sending convincing-looking text messages letting people know they are eligible for the vaccine or phoning people directly pretending to be from the NHS, or local pharmacy.

28th January 2021

Providing apprenticeships during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 4 January 2021 confirming a new national lockdown a new version of the Apprenticeship Programme response to COVID-19 has been published.

27th January 2021

How to treat certain expenses and benefits provided to employees during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Find out about taxable expenses and benefits when they are paid to employees because of coronavirus and how to report them to HMRC.

27th January 2021

FOR SALE: Denture Clinic and Crown & Bridge/Prosthetic Laboratory

Established denture clinic and crown + bridge/prosthetic laboratory for sale in North East London (£50,000)

26th January 2021

COVID-19: Regulators’ joint statement and new GDC supplementary advice

The chief executives of statutory regulators of health and social care professionals have issued a statement in relation to how they have, and will continue to, regulate in light of COVID-19.

25th January 2021

Save the date: The impact of COVID-19 on dentistry live online event

GDC's next live online event is being held from 5pm-7pm Tuesday 23 February 2021. With a range of external contributors, GDC will be answering your questions and discussing some of the key themes emerging from their research and engagement programme on the impact that COVID-19 has and, continues to have, on dentistry.

22nd January 2021

Avoid Brexit fraud

The changes in regulation and requirements could give fraudsters an opportunity to exploit new scams and cybercrime. These tips could help you stay ahead of them.

21st January 2021

Guidance for those who provide unpaid care to friends or family

The government has issued guidance for anyone in England who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who, due to a lifelong condition, illness, disability, serious injury, a mental health condition or an addiction, cannot cope without their support.

20th January 2021

BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand (22 - 26 March 2021)

BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand will shine a spotlight on the latest developments and innovations that can support the UK dental profession today and safeguard practices for the future. Filling the void of no physical events.

19th January 2021

ACAS: Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for employers and employees

ACAS have issued the following updates and resources for employers and employees:

18th January 2021

Rise in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage

UK government announces a rise in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage from April 2021. For the first time, the National Living Wage will apply to 23 and 24 year olds.

18th January 2021

Business interruption insurance test case

The Supreme Court has delivered its judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA)s business interruption insurance test case.

12th January 2021

Upcoming Self Assessment Deadline and Support

If you are a sole trader, in a business partnership, or run a limited company, you need to report self-employed income for 2019-20 and pay your tax bill by 31 January 2021. If you think you will struggle to pay your tax bill by 31 January, you can pay in instalments over the next 12 months. Read about how to set up Time to Pay with HMRC.

11th January 2021

DTA Charity of the Year 2021

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 they provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem and campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

11th January 2021

GDC Report: The impact of COVID-19 on dental professionals

The GDC have published a report on the Impact of COVID-19 on Dental Professionals, which is the second report within the wider research and engagement programme to understand the impact and implications of COVID-19 for dental regulation, patients, the public and dental professionals, and to inform business planning as we continue to live and deal with COVID-19.

11th January 2021

DTA PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19 Vaccinations and Personal Safety

The Dental Technologist Association as of 11th January 2021 believe the following to be the current situation regarding Covid-19 vaccinations and how this related to Dental Technicians and Clinical Dental Technicians in private practice.

8th January 2021

Covid Vaccine Priority

The DTA have contacted the Chief Dental Officer England pushing for dental technicians and CDTs to also be prioritised for the COVID-19 vaccine.

7th January 2021

MHRA Response to DTA

The DTA contacted the MHRA asking for clarification following their recent communication and we have today receive the following response...

6th January 2021

Key Worker Status for Dental Technicians and CDTs

We have previously received confirmation from the CDO England, GDC and BDA that Dental Technicians and CDTs are members of the dental team and considered as key workers in England.

5th January 2021

Dental practices will remain open in Scotland

Tom Ferris, CDO for Scotland, has issued his latest update, clarifying that dental practices will remain open following the further restrictions announced by the First Minister in parliament yesterday

4th January 2021

Dental services in England are to remain open

As during the last period of national restrictions, dental services including dental laboratories are to remain open. The CDO England, GDC and the BDA have previously confirmed that dental technicians have keyworker status.

19th December 2020

The DTA are now closed until Monday 4 January

The DTA office will be closed for the festive period from 1pm Friday 18 December and will open on Monday 4 January. The DTA website and member's area has lots of information and you may also be able to find the answer to your question on our FAQ page. Read more for further information.

18th December 2020

Financial support for businesses during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Find out what financial support you can get for your business on the government website, recently updated on 16 December 2020.

16th December 2020

MHRA Recent Communication and Guidelines

The Brexit transition period is coming to an end on the 31 December and MHRA have recently contacted all manufacturers with updated guidance and actions required before 1 January 2021. This article reviews the new information on the government website that we believe currently relates to manufacturers of custom-made dental devices.

14th December 2020

Brexit transition: time is running out

You need to act now. The new rules affect citizens, businesses and travel to the EU. Make sure you are ready for the end of the Brexit transition.

10th December 2020

MHRA's approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine explained

MHRA Chief Executive Dr June Raine explains the process behind the Agency's approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine:

9th December 2020

Claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) you may be eligible to claim the grant.
You must make your claim on or before 29 January 2021.

8th December 2020

Job Vacancy: Lecturer in Dental Technology

Location: University of Central Lancashire, Preston Campus
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the School of Dentistry for a Lecturer in Dental Technology to support the teaching of Prosthodontics and Dental Technology within the BDS and Clinical Dental Technology programmes.
Closing Date: 3rd January 2021
Interview Date: To be confirmed

4th December 2020

DTA Festive Closure Period

The DTA office will be closed for the festive period from 21 December and will open on Monday 4 January. Please contact us before 18 December if you need assistance before the new year.

2nd December 2020

The UK has approved the worlds first coronavirus vaccine

Today, A coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine has been approved for use in the UK and the vaccine will be made available from next week. Whilst this is great news, it's still important to follow social distancing guidance and other restrictions to keep each other safe. The vaccine will first be offered to people who are most at risk.

2nd December 2020

England's national-wide lockdown has ended

As England's national coronavirus lockdown comes to an end, check what restrictions are in your local area to ensure you keep yourself and others safe.

30th November 2020

Job Vacancy: Lecturer in Dental Technology with specialism in Orthodontics

Nottingham College are recruiting for a permanent, part time Lecturer in Dental Technology with a specialism in Orthodontics. The application deadline is 06/12/2020 with interviews taking place on 11/12/2020.

26th November 2020

A joint statement on UK-wide Christmas arrangements from the UK Government

The Government have warned that this year cannot be a

24th November 2020

Time limits for furlough submissions

There are now strict time limits to submit your claims:
30 November 2020 is the last day employers can submit or change claims for periods ending on or before 31 October 2020.
Claims for furlough days in November 2020 must be submitted by 14 December 2020.

20th November 2020

Help and support if your business trades with the EU

From 1 January the way the UK trades with the EU will change. To buy or sell from the EU you will need to follow new customs rules or you will not be able to continue to trade. These important actions are required regardless of the outcome of negotiations with the EU and whether or not the government secures a Free Trade Agreement.

18th November 2020

Today is Blue Wednesday

As part of Mouth Cancer Action Month, the Oral Health Foundation want to encourage as many people as possible to check their mouth for the early warning signs of mouth cancer. Known as Blue Wednesday the aim is to get more people regularly checking themselves for mouth cancer because early diagnosis is vital for beating the disease.
A self check for mouth cancer takes 45 seconds and can save your life.

16th November 2020

State of Mouth Cancer UK Report 2020/2021

As part of November's Mouth Cancer Action Month, Oral Health Foundation and Denplan have released the latest version of the State of Mouth Cancer UK Report, and the findings are deeply concerning.

13th November 2020

Professionalism research findings – live event 19 November

The next GDC live online event will take place on Thursday 19 November at 1pm and will explore the findings from the research conducted with professionals and patients on professionalism. This session will help you to understand where the views of professionals and patients align, but also where differences persist..

12th November 2020

Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)

The government is extending the CJRS to support individuals and businesses who are impacted by disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19) this winter. The CJRS (also known as the furlough scheme) will remain open until 31 March 2021.

11th November 2020

Reduced GDC Budget and unchanged ARF for 2021

The GDC Council met on 22 October and took a number of key decisions including the approval of their plans and budget for next year, and to keep the level of Annual Retention Fee (ARF) the same for 2021.

9th November 2020

2021 subscription

We are pleased to announce that there will be no increase in the 2021 subscription fee. The DTA management team took the decision to retract the 2021 increase; instead, the renewal fee will remain at

6th November 2020

Don't forget to reflect on your learning

Reflection is a big part of the GDCs Enhanced CPD requirement

4th November 2020

Annual member survey

The DTA annual member survey has been slightly delayed this year whilst our team have been busy supporting members during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey is now open and your feedback is important to us. Your comments assist our team to tailor the products and services we offer to suit your dental technologist needs.

4th November 2020

Be vigilant: Burglaries often increase in November

As the darker nights arrive, burglaries often increase in November. Police are encouraging the public to look at installing security devices. Read more for ways to help prevent your home or laboratory from being burgled.

3rd November 2020

Update from Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer England

Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer England, confirms that the NHS dental services will also stay open. Read more for the full update.

3rd November 2020

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension

The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant extension will last for six months, from November 2020 to April 2021.

2nd November 2020

November is Mouth Cancer Action Month

Without early detection it is estimated that over the next decade around 60,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with the disease and around 30,000 people will die. Join us in raising awareness of the risks and signs and symptoms of mouth cancer throughout November.

2nd November 2020

New National Restrictions from 5 November: England

Boris Johnson has announced that England will enter a four-week full lockdown as of Thursday 5 November and will replace the current three-tier

2nd November 2020

Furlough Scheme Extension

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked and employers able to reclaim the full amount.

1st November 2020

From 1 November in Scotland: New restrictions and revised SOPs for dentists

The Scottish Government have introduced a new five-tiered system for tackling the Covid-19 pandemic comes into effect today. A Guide for Dental Teams in Scotland has also been published following the recent review of the aerosol generating procedures (AGP) and publication of the four-nation dental Infection Prevention and Control Guidance.

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 years 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.

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

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.

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

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 reading for steps to starting your new year of CPD.

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.

31st July 2020

BDIA launches new COVID-19

Some DTA members have contacted us with issues getting hold of PPE. The BDIA has launched a new COVID-19

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.