23rd January 2026
Dental Contract Reform
The government confirmed in December 2025 that it was progressing with a package of reforms to the English dental contract from 1st April 2026.
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21st January 2026
Kelly Hoppen CBE announced as BDIA Dental Showcase Headline Speaker 2026
Dental Directory is delighted to be hosting Kelly as a headline speaker at BDIA Dental Showcase this March, where she will be part of a thought-provoking conversation exploring how design can transform dental environments – moving beyond clinical function to create environments that inspire trust and reflect modern wellness values.
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19th January 2026
Revolutionising Digital Dentistry: Masterclass on Digital Scanning & Workflow Essentials - Design &
Exclusive Event for Dental Professionals with Simon Banner, Medit and Matthew Evershed, Trigiene
Birmingham, UK: 7th Feb 2026 - Dental professionals across the West Midlands are invited to an exclusive, hands-on – Medit and Trigiene CPD Masterclass, hosted by Birmingham Metropolitan College’s Matthew Boulton Campus, B4 7PS.
19th January 2026
Invite to Cardiff Metropolitan University's 2026 Health Science Careers Fair
Cardiff Metropolitan University would like to invite you to attend our 2026 Health Science Careers Fair on Monday 9th February. We are inviting employers to talk to students about their company and promote any available or upcoming opportunities including work experience, placements, internships and/or graduate roles.
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13th January 2026
Call for Northern Ireland Dental Laboratories - Apprenticeship Survey
With the BTEC in Dental Technology coming to an end, work is underway to explore sustainable training routes to support the future dental technology workforce in Northern Ireland. One option under consideration is the development of a new apprenticeship pathway, but they need labs support.
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8th January 2026
A New Year, a new direction for dental regulation
Tom Whiting, GDC's Chief Executive and Registrar, looks back over 2025 and sets out what the GDC wants to achieve in 2026 and beyond - dental regulation, built on trust, collaboration and a genuine commitment to supporting dental professionals.
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A view from the GDC Chair: Council’s role in delivering our strategy; building relationships
Dr Helen Phillips discusses the importance of nurturing and building relationships across the dental sector so we can support dental professionals to provide safe and effective care to patients.
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22nd December 2025
Merry Christmas to one and all
We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone here at the DTA.
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19th December 2025
NHS Dental Contract Reforms Announced to Improve Access and Patient Outcomes
The government has published a refreshed package of reforms to the NHS dental contract aimed at improving access to urgent care, supporting complex treatment delivery, and incentivising quality-focused dental services.
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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.
Read More29th 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
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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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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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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