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16th May 2024

GDC May Update

The GDC May update is now available including information on setting up a direct debit to pay your ARF before the 31 May deadline.

8th February 2024

Creating a personal development plan to deliver your professional learning and development needs

Your personal development plan (PDP) is just that, a plan for your personal development as a dental professional.

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.

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.

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.

17th March 2023

Spring Budget 2023

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

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).

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."

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.

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.

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

21st June 2022

NHS Supply Chain - Questionnaire

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

4th August 2021

DTA: Representing you

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