A letter from President Joanne Stevenson

Dear Members,

As we begin 2026, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all of you for your continued support and commitment to the Dental Technologists Association (DTA). Your professionalism and dedication ensure that our role within the wider dental team remains essential, respected, and forward-looking.

2025 was not a year without its challenges. We've heard from so many of you about navigating uncertainty, making hard decisions, and finding ways to keep moving forward when the path wasn't always clear. Over the past year, the profession has continued to evolve, with digital workflows, new materials, and modernised regulations shaping our day-to-day practice. Amid these changes, the DTA has worked hard to advocate for our members, particularly around education, workforce sustainability, and the future of training pathways. This work will remain central to our efforts throughout 2026.

I am pleased to confirm that Headway will remain our nominated charity for another year. Their work supporting individuals and families affected by brain injury aligns strongly with our values as a profession and as an association, and I hope you will continue to support their vital mission.

This year also saw the successful launch of a new Wellbeing Hub and DTA Rewards, together with our new partnership with Totum Benefits, giving members access to an even wider range of everyday savings. We remain committed to ensuring that DTA membership delivers meaningful value both professionally and personally, and these developments demonstrate that focus.

We have also strengthened our support for student members with the introduction of a dedicated student and newly GDC-registered area within the Members' Area.

I would like to thank our voluntary Council members for their tireless support, and all of you for your continued engagement with the DTA. Together, we will continue to strengthen our profession and support the highest standards of dental technology across the UK.

So as we head into 2026, I want to make you a promise: we'll keep listening. Tell us what's working. Tell us what isn't. Tell us what you need next. That's how we get better together.

Wishing you a successful and fulfilling year ahead.

Warm regards,

Joanne Stevenson

President, Dental Technologists Association