3rd December 2025
Scotland announces new chief dental officer
It has been announced that Gillian Leslie will become the next Chief Dental Officer (CDO) for Scotland, taking up the post on 1 January 2026, following the retirement of current CDO Tom Ferris.
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2nd December 2025
MHRA Confirms new annual registration fees for custom-made dental device manufacturers
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has begun contacting manufacturers of custom-made dental devices to outline significant changes to UK medical device registration fees due to come into effect on 1 April 2026. The new charges will be calculated and paid via the Device Online Registration System (DORS), and manufacturers will have 90 days from 1 April each year to submit payment.
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1st December 2025
DTA Autumn Council Meeting Sets Strategic Direction for the Year Ahead
The Dental Technologists Association (DTA) held its Autumn Council Meeting on 8th November 2025, bringing together both new and long-standing members to shape the organisation’s strategic priorities for the coming year. The meeting was chaired for the first time by newly appointed President Joanne Stevenson, marking a confident start to her tenure.
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29th November 2025
GDC Publishes Ambitious New Strategy To Build Trust and Transform Dental Regulation
On the 18th November 2025, we published our new strategy 2026-2028, committing to significant change and improvement over the next three years - and towards 2030.
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28th November 2025
Festive Season & New Year Opening
The DTA office will be closed over the festive period from Friday 19th December at 1.00pm and will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026 at 9.00am.
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28th November 2025
New report: The Real Impact of Mouth Cancer
28 November 2025: Update from the Oral Health Foundation, a charity improving better oral health for all.
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27th November 2025
Autumn Budget 2025: What Dental Technologists Need to Know
The Government’s Autumn Budget 2025, published yesterday, outlines a wide range of financial measures that will affect dental technologists both professionally and personally. From support for small businesses to household cost relief, here is a summary of the announcements most relevant to our community.
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27th November 2025
DTA Welcomes Its First Female President at Autumn Council Meeting
The Dental Technologists Association (DTA) marked a historic milestone at its Autumn Council meeting on 8th November 2025, as outgoing President Delroy Reeves formally installed Joanne Stevenson as the Association’s first-ever female President.
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14th November 2025
DTA Rewards: Membership Benefits
Discover the Health and Wellbeing Hub, as well as find out how to make the most
of your savings.
12th November 2025
Mouth Cancer Action Month: Blue Wednesday
In 2025, Blue Wednesday takes place on November 12th and we are asking you to share one very simple message: "A self-check for mouth cancer takes 45 seconds and can save your life."
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11th November 2025
Robin Davies DCP Research Awards
Colgate and The Oral and Dental Research Trust are pleased to invite applications for the 2026 Robin Davies DCP Research Awards for research conducted by Dental Care Professionals (DCP).
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10th November 2025
November NHS dentistry and oral health update
The November edition of the bulletin has a focus on Mouth Cancer Action Month plus the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, Global Oral Health & Climate Action Conference and more.
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8th November 2025
DTA Annual Membership Survey 2025
The DTA annual member survey is now open. Your feedback shapes our products and services for Dental Technologists.
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7th November 2025
Mouth Cancer Action Month: Blue Ribbon Appeal
The Blue Ribbon Appeal continues to play a key role in directly engaging people with the issues surrounding mouth cancer.
Whether it is talking about the risk factors involved, the early warning signs or the benefits of early detection, all can make a difference in improving education and ultimately saving lives.
Here’s how you can get involved!
4th November 2025
OCDO Webinar - with a focus on students and trainees
OCDO Webinar - Wednesday 12 November, 6pm - 7.30pm. Hear from students and trainees from across the skill mix of their experiences of oral healthcare education.
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What the New Scope of Practice Means for Dental Technicians
The General Dental Council (GDC) has officially launched the new Scope of Practice documents today, 1 November 2025, replacing the previous version with immediate effect.
Read More31st October 2025
GDC Confirms 2026 Annual Retention Fee
GDC Confirms 2026 Annual Retention Fee increase and Sets Strategic Priorities for 2026-2028
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27th October 2025
AMR Week webinars
Chief Dental Officer, England Jason Wong, has asked that we share information on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week, and specific dental resources.
Read More24th October 2025
GDC: New working patterns data published for dental care professionals
The GDC have published their latest working patterns data for dental care professionals (DCPs), providing valuable insights into how over 56,000 DCPs – 70% of the DCP register – work across the UK.
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