13th May 2025
GDC Annual Renewal 2025-2026
You should receive an email from the GDC to say the Annual Renewal for 2025-26 is fast approaching with the window due to open on Monday, 9 June. Your Annual Renewal notice will be posted to your registered address on 10 June. Please ensure that your contact details, including your address, email address and mobile number, are up to date in your eGDC account. The deadline for setting up a direct debit to pay your Annual Retention Fee (ARF) is 31 May 2025.
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13th May 2025
The Dental Technologists Association Advocates for Dental Technicians
The Dental Technologists Association (DTA) is once again standing up for Dental Technicians, underscoring the importance of compliance with the MHRA Medical Device Regulations (MDR) for Custom-Made Dental Devices.
Read More12th May 2025
GDC Updates for May 2025
GDC latest news and updates including a view from the Chair: feedback on the Standards for Education, Council’s considerations around GDC next Corporate Strategy, and information about how GDC deliver their statutory
functions.
12th May 2025
National Smile Month 2025
Between 12 May and 12 June 2025.
We are Supporting National Smile Month National Smile Month is a charity campaign that champions the benefits of good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile.
7th May 2025
DTA Session at DTS
Join us at the Dental Technicians Hub on Saturday, 17 May, from 10:30 to 11:15 for an exciting session at the DTS.
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6th May 2025
Welcome to DTA Rewards
As a valued member of the Dental Technologists Association, you now have access to a range of fantastic money-saving benefits through our brand-new member benefits scheme, DTA Rewards!
Read More28th April 2025
Registered dental professionals numbers increase while technician numbers decline
GDC have published their annual Registration Statistical Report for 2024, showing an increase in the number of dental professionals on the GDC register.
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28th April 2025
NHS Dentistry and Oral Health bulletin - a focus on mental wellbeing
In his latest update Chief Dental Officer for England, Jason Wong, shines a spotlight on key resources available to support the mental health of dental teams, and highlights the excellent work being undertaken by organisations and qualified professionals across the sector in promoting and embedding wellbeing in the workplace.
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15th April 2025
Windsor Framework Update
The Windsor Framework, the agreement between the UK and the EU, which replaces parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol, are now planned to take effect from 1 May 2025. This is a change to the previous date of 31 March 2025.
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GDC publishes dentists' working patterns data
GDC have today published their second annual set of dentists' working patterns data, providing insights into how they are working across the UK.
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7th April 2025
Dental Technology Showcase 2025 (DTS)
The Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) is coming up and we would love to see you there!
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GDC Updates April 2025
GDC April updates are now available including Lord Toby Harris' View from the Chair: Listening to stakeholders and sharing learning from complaints and concerns.
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31st March 2025
2025 Spring Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has recently delivered a Spring Statement introducing some important updates for the self-employed and small businesses.
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26th March 2025
Dental Technologist Association (DTA) Appoint a New President
The Dental Technologist Association (DTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanne Stevenson as the new President, following her three years of dedicated service as Deputy President supporting Delroy Reeves.
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11th March 2025
DELL Spring Sale
Members enjoy over 20% off limited-time savings on DELL simplest PC portfolio & more
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GDC announces new Interim Executive Director
Katie Spears has been appointed as the new Interim Executive Director of Legal and Governance at the GDC, effective this month.
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7th March 2025
DTS New for 2025: 6 conference themes to guide you through the DTS programme
On 16-17 May 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, leading experts will deliver fresh insights, spark new ideas, and drive the future of dental labs.
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GDC announces updates to CPD processes
GDC have announced changes to their continuing professional development (CPD) processes, after a review and feedback from stakeholders aimed at enhancing accessibility.
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5th March 2025
ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION (DTA)
Notice is hereby given that an election of three Council Members of the Dental Technologists Association is about to be held.
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5th March 2025
GDC Announces Updates to CPD
On 4th March 2025, the GDC announced changes to our continuing professional development (CPD) processes, after a review and feedback from stakeholders aimed at enhancing accessibility.
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