25th May 2022
DTA Memorandum and Articles of Association
The DTA EGM was held on Saturday 14 May at the Dental Technology Showcase 2022 where it was proposed and accepted to adopt the new DTA Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.
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24th May 2022
European Dental Technicians’ Day 3rd June 2022
The DTA is taking part in the fifth European Dental Technicians’ Day (EDTD) which is taking place on Friday 3rd June 2022. We encourage you to join our digital campaign to raise awareness of the important work that dental technicians do.
21st May 2022
Proposed changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss updated the House of Commons on the government's intention to introduce legislation to make changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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17th May 2022
First DTA Fellowship Awarded
On Saturday the 14th May during the 2022 Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) Dental Technologists Association President Delroy Reeves, Deputy President Dominika Krowiarz, and Professor Nairn Wilson, a valued member of the selection panel, came together to celebrate technologist Jo Stevenson becoming the first ever person to be awarded a DTA Fellowship.
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16th May 2022
We are Supporting National Smile Month
National Smile Month is a charity campaign that champions the benefits of good oral health and promotes the value of a healthy smile. Between 16th May and 16th June, the Oral Health Foundation will be working to raise the general public’s awareness of important oral health issues in an effort to put a healthier smile on everybody’s faces.
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12th May 2022
Clarification on IPC Guidance
As at 11 May 2022 the UKHSA IPC Guidance and the Dental Appendix supporting risk management in primary dental care settings remains in place as your reference guidance...
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6th May 2022
Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15 May
This year Mental Health Foundation will be raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing and the practical steps we can take to address it - Every Mind Matters Campaign is encouraging people to 'Lift someone out of loneliness'.
29th April 2022
Stress Awareness Month
17.5 million working days are lost due to stress every year, despite stress management being a legal requirement for every business.
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28th April 2022
DTA Meeting with MHRA – Member Queries Answered
If you manufacture custom-made dental appliances including fixed bridges, crowns, splints, or retainers etc., you are required to register with the MHRA as a manufacturer of custom-made dental devices under MDR and to provide your business address and a description of the devices you produce.
The DTA had a meeting with MHRA to discuss our most common member queries.
26th April 2022
Public Consultation on Water Fluoridation Schemes
Subject to its passage through Parliament, the Health and Care Bill will transfer the power to initiate, vary or terminate water fluoridation schemes from local authorities to the Secretary of State.
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22nd April 2022
NHS Dental COVID Guidance Update
Sara Hurley, chief dental officer for England, and Ali Sparke, director for dentistry, community pharmacy, optometry and the NHS standard contract, provide an update for NHS dental professionals, to discuss the dental contract arrangements for 2022/23 and COVID testing.
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8th April 2022
Dentistry Webinar - Live
Tuesday 12 April 7:00pm - Clinical Dentistry Series: The complete guide to smile makeovers with porcelain veneers. The Clinical Dentistry Series of Webinars is brought to you by GSK and highlights clinical cases across the whole range of Dentistry. The first in the series is brought to you by Dr Ash Parmar as he delivers a case by case guide to smile makeovers with porcelain veneers.
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31st March 2022
DTA Extraordinary General Meeting
Notice is given that an Extraordinary General Meeting will be taking place at the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS), National Exhibition Centre, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT at 9:30am on Saturday 14th May 2022.
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30th March 2022
New DTA President and Deputy President
During a Zoom Council meeting at the beginning of March Delroy Reeves was elected President of the Dental Technologists Association for a term of two years. He will be replacing Barry Tivey who steps down after a term of hard-won recognition for the status of technologists throughout the UK during an unprecedented two years. Dominika Krowiarz becomes Deputy President.
29th March 2022
FEPPD : European Dental Technicians Day 2022
Dental Technician Day 3 June 2022
FEPPD, the largest representative body for Dental Laboratory owners and Independent Dental Technicians in Europe, dedicates an event to be held every calendar year, in all EU states, for the promotion of our profession as service providers to the dental patient. Dental Technician Day is celebrated every 1st Friday of June.
24th March 2022
BADN Menopause Policy
BADN, the UK's professional association for dental nurses, has just launched its Menopause Policy. The DTA is proud to support BADN with their new Menopause Policy. The BADN Menopause Policy is available for DTA members and can be found as a guidance document. We encourage all DT and Labs to adopt this policy into their work place, to support their co-workers who maybe affected by the policy.
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23rd March 2022
Spring Statement 2022
The Chancellor made his annual Spring Statement speech today where he set out the Government’s tax plan to support the UK economy, businesses and families in both the short and the medium term
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21st March 2022
Report into the benefits of water fluoridation
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today (21st March) published a report into the benefits of water fluoridation in reducing tooth decay amongst young people.
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18th March 2022
3shape Global Symposium
31 March – 1 April 2022 - 3shape Global Symposium 2022 is a free online event open to all dental professionals. Featuring 24 informative webinars presented by experts from around the world.
16th March 2022
Dental Technology Showcase 2022
After 3 long years, the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) is finally back and better than ever! Join us on 13-14 May at the NEC, Birmingham for the biggest event of the year for dental laboratory professionals. The DTA will be exhibiting alongside 60+ of the leading suppliers at DTS22.
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