16th April 2026
Now Launching: Free DTA Membership for Students
We are thrilled to share that we will be offering free membership to those currently studying to qualify as a dental technician! Share with students or Join now.
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9th April 2026
April NHS dentistry and oral health update
Monthly update from Jason Wong, Chief Dental Officer for England
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2nd April 2026
Dental Technologists Association represented at key leadership forum
Delroy Reeves attended November’s Dental Leadership Network event on behalf of the Dental Technologists Association, ensuring that dental technologists were represented within a key national leadership forum.
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1st April 2026
World Oral Health Day: Why a happy mouth means a happier life
An update from Oral Health Foundation, a charity improving better oral health for all. World Oral Health Day took place on 20 March 2026, a global moment to shine a spotlight on something that affects us all – the health of our mouths.
24th March 2026
Employment Rights Act Changes: What Small Businesses Need to Know in 2026 and 2027
The UK’s employment law framework is undergoing a major transformation through the Employment Rights Act 2025. These reforms are being introduced in phases across 2026 and 2027, with the government aiming to modernise worker protections and enforcement.
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23rd March 2026
MenB Guidance: Limited Impact for Dental Technologists
Dental technologists across England have been reassured that no changes to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols are required following recent concerns around invasive meningococcal disease (MenB).
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18th March 2026
Delroy Reeves Represents DTA at BDIA Dental Showcase 2026
Delroy Reeves, serving as DTA Liaison Delegate, attended the BDIA Dental Showcase 2026, reinforcing the Dental Technologists Association’s (DTA) commitment to advancing digital and laboratory-driven innovation across the profession.
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12th March 2026
GDC launches MyGDC to modernise registration services
On 25 March, the GDC is launching MyGDC, a new online portal for dental professionals and those wanting to join the register. MyGDC replaces eGDC and is designed to modernise how dental professionals and applicants interact with the GDC.
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4th March 2026
DTA Spring Council Meeting Held
The Dental Technologists Association (DTA) Spring Council Meeting took place on 28 February 2026 via Zoom, bringing together Council members, officers, and key contributors to discuss important developments across the organisation and wider profession.
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Statement from Professor Tim Newton, President of the Oral Health Foundation
The Board of Trustees has announced that Dr Nigel Carter OBE will retire from his role as Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation in March 2026.
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1st March 2026
European Dental Technicians Day 2026
Every year, FEPPD proudly designates a European Dental Technicians Day, a moment dedicated to recognising the essential contribution of dental technicians across Europe. In 2026, this special day will be celebrated on Friday, 5 June!
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27th February 2026
Spotlight on DTS Speakers: Insight, Innovation and the Future of Dental Technology
As excitement builds for this year’s Dental Technology Showcase (DTS), we’re pleased to highlight DTA Members and Council, just some of the outstanding speakers who will be taking to the stage sharing real-world experience, regulatory insight and cutting-edge digital innovation.
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25th February 2026
Conference Programme Unveiled for Dental Technology Showcase 2026. Don’t Miss Out – Register Today!
The Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) has unveiled its 2026 conference programme and speaker line-up as it returns to the NEC Birmingham on 15–16 May.
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25th February 2026
Trainee dental nurses to start formal training sooner under new GDC requirements
The GDC have updated their requirements for trainee dental nurses, to help ensure individuals move into formal training more quickly, supporting professional development and enhancing patient safety.
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23rd February 2026
Rising Child Tooth Extractions Signal Urgent Need for Prevention, Says Denplan
New figures revealing a rise in the number of children in England undergoing hospital tooth extractions due to decay have prompted renewed calls for urgent reform and a stronger focus on prevention within the dental sector.
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20th February 2026
Government’s National Cancer Plan Backed by Oral Health Experts: But Dentistry Must Play a Central
The UK Government has recently published its National Cancer Plan for England, a high-level strategy aiming to transform cancer outcomes across the country by improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment and patient support.
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19th February 2026
Survey: Assessing the Impact of CAD/CAM Technology on Dental Technicians
The survey is part of a final-year Dental Technology research project at the University of Greater Manchester, helping us better understand how digital developments are shaping the profession and future workforce.
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16th February 2026
Dental Technologists at the Centre of System Reform
The CDO Scientific Conference 2026 at the University of Sheffield made one point unmistakably clear: dentistry is entering a period of structural reform, digital transformation and workforce redesign. Dental technologists must not be positioned at the periphery of these changes, they are central to delivering them.
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13th February 2026
Mary Portas joins the incredible headline speaker lineup at BDIA Dental Showcase
DeNovo Dental Partners and BDIA Dental Showcase are thrilled to announce an incredible headline keynote speaker for 2026 – Mary Portas!
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5th February 2026
GDC recruiting for a new Registrant Council Member
The GDC are looking to appoint a new Registrant Council Member to join their governing body, with the successful candidate expected to take office in October.
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