5th September 2024
GDC Updates September 2024
The GDC September update is now available, including articles on registered dental care professional numbers and updated guidance on voluntary removal applications.
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28th August 2024
Research Opportunities for Dental Care Professionals
The Oral and Dental Research Trust (ODRT) have an exciting opportunity for all DCPs who are interested in research or becoming involved in research.
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19th August 2024
Menopause can significantly impact a person's life
Menopause can significantly impact a person's life, putting them through emotional, physical, and mental struggles. The recent GDC renewal statistics shows a more significant increase in female dental technician registrations compared to male registrations. Is your laboratory doing enough to support employees going through Menopause? Health Assured talk about Menopause statistics and the importance of a workplace menopause policy.
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16th August 2024
Acas: Upcoming Events
Training on employer responsibilities and lawful activities.
"Acas courses are excellent. Very clear presentations, informative packs and interactive. I fully recommend the courses." Practice manager
14th August 2024
NHS Dentistry and Oral Health bulletin - A focus on health inequalities
In this month's NHS Dentistry and Oral Health bulletin Jason Wong Chief Dental Officer England takes the opportunity to focus on health inequalities.
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13th August 2024
DDAG in response to the national riots
The Diversity in Dentistry Action Group (DDAG) was established in 2020 to promote equality, equity and inclusivity within the dental profession.
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12th August 2024
A message from the Chief Dental Officer England
A message from the Chief Dental Officer England
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Response to Racial and Religious Targeted Violence and Civil Disorder in the UK
The Dental Technologist Association (DTA) is deeply saddened and concerned by the recent incidents of racial and religious targeted violence and civil disorder that have taken place across the UK. These events have not only disrupted communities but have also had a profound emotional impact on members of the dental profession.
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Public views and experiences of dental care in the UK
The GDC has published the latest round of research into the public's views and experiences of dental care in the UK.
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1st August 2024
FREE Acas Webinar Series
In the upcoming month of August, Acas is set to host a series of enlightening webinars aimed at addressing some of the most pressing questions and concerns in the workplace today. The webinars will cover a range of topics, including redundancies, national minimum wage, diversity and discrimination, discipline, grievance, and mental health, providing attendees with the opportunity to gain valuable insights and ask questions to Acas advisers
26th July 2024
Government Announces Creation of Skills England
In a significant development following the King's Speech last week, the government has announced the establishment of Skills England, a new body set to transform the nation's approach to skills and education.
24th July 2024
One Week to Complete the GDC Renewal Process
Are you one of many who are yet to complete the GDC renewal? Pay your Annual Retention Fee (ARF), declared indemnity, and completed the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours for the year before 31 July.
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22nd July 2024
Dell's Black Friday in July - Last Chance to Save
DTA members can unlock last minute deals and apply their additional member discount to many products in the Dell summer sale. Offer Ends: 28th July 2024
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22nd July 2024
NICE recommends digital technology to help diagnose ADHD in children and young people
A digital technology that will help healthcare professionals provide a quicker diagnosis to people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be used by the NHS, NICE has said in draft guidance.
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12th July 2024
Avijit Banerjee appointed Chair of College of General Dentistry Faculty of Dentists
Professor Avijit Banerjee FCGDent has been appointed as the first Chair of the Board of the College of General Dentistry (CGDent) Faculty of Dentists.
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3rd July 2024
Oral Health Foundation - Join our movement for better oral health in the UK
As we gear up for the 2024 General Election, the Oral Health Foundation is excited to share our manifesto: ‘Prevention, care, education: A people’s manifesto for improved oral health in the UK.’
25th June 2024
New research report published: 'Understanding and evaluating early career dental professionals'
The GDC have published the findings of a comprehensive research study aimed at understanding the experiences, perceptions, and attitudes of early career dental professionals towards their regulatory body.
The research, commissioned by the GDC and conducted independently by SQW, shows that most early career dental professionals hold either a positive (44%) or neutral (30%) perception of the General Dental Council (GDC), with dental care professionals viewing the GDC more favourably than dentists
5th June 2024
Lord Toby Harris: A view from the chair
Lord Toby Harris welcomes, Tom Whiting as the GDC's new Chief Executive and Registrar at the beginning of the month.He has a full programme in place to meet key partners and stakeholders and he will of course be at the Council meeting on 21 June. Tom has joined at a very opportune time as there is no slowing down of the GDC’s priorities, and much thinking underway about the next corporate strategy which we will consult on next year.
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4th June 2024
Tom Whiting joins the General Dental Council as Chief Executive Officer and Registrar
Tom Whiting has joined the General Dental Council (GDC) as its Chief Executive Officer and Registrar.
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22nd May 2024
Your annual renewal period 2024
Dental technologists, it’s nearly time for you to complete your annual renewal. This year, your renewal opens on 10 June and closes on 31 July 2024. In that time, you’ll need to make sure you’ve done three things: paid your Annual Retention Fee (ARF), checked you have indemnity cover in place, and that you’ve completed your minimum number of CPD hours. This can all be done via your eGDC profile, and you can log in at any time to check how many hours of CPD you need to complete. Dental technicians must complete at least 50 hours for each CPD cycle, and clinical dental technicians need to do at least 75 hours.
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