5th May 2023
Share your knowledge
The editor of The Technologist and Articulate calls out to members to share what they know. Have you got a technique that saves time, resolves complex issues, and could benefit your dental technology colleagues? Please, send us your technique and case studies - complete with good quality images - in a step-by-step process, which might be published in a future issue of The Technologist.
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4th May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week 15 to 21 May
On the theme of 'anxiety', this year's Mental Health Awareness Week is from 15 to 21 May. Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem.
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2nd May 2023
Opportunity to gain a Fellowship Award fully funded
The DTA is in the final phase of piloting the prestigious Fellowship Award and there is currently an opportunity for you to work towards gaining a Fellowship and Master before the submission fee applies.
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1st May 2023
Dental Technology Showcase 2023 - DTA Show Offer and Competition
We are excited to announce our special 'Refer a Friend in May' Show Offer and Feedback Competition.
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1st May 2023
National Smile Month 15th May - 15 June 2023
We are supporting National Smile Month, a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile.
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26th April 2023
Indemnity Insurance Question and Answers
Not sure where you stand regarding Indemnity Insurance. UK Special Risk's have answers your questions.
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19th April 2023
Acas: Guidance on The Kings Coronation
Acas have released guidance for employers in how to manage the upcoming coronation and bank holiday.
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12th April 2023
MHRA - Extension of CE certificates
The MHRA has announced they will recognise the EU extension of transitional periods and the validity of certificates for medical devices.
6th April 2023
GDC online session specifically for individual dental professionals
The General Dental Council (GDC) is hosting an online event on Thursday 27 April for dental professionals to learn and ask any questions about their proposal to change the Scope of Practice guidance.
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6th April 2023
Have your say on proposed new guidance on reporting matters to the GDC
The GDC recently launched a consultation to seek views on their proposed Guidance on reporting matters to the GDC. The proposals do not introduce new requirements for dental professionals, but aim to make it easier for them to find all relevant guidance and better equip them to understand and meet their legal and regulatory obligations.
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31st March 2023
Plan your pension for later life
A pension is a way of saving for your retirement. You don't have to pay tax on pension contributions, which means it could be more effective than saving for your retirement in other ways.
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28th March 2023
General Dental Council proposes revised guidance on indemnity and insurance
GDC are consulting on plans to improve their guidance on indemnity and insurance, to support dental professionals in meeting their obligations to patients.
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22nd March 2023
New Brexit Northern Ireland deal (Windsor Framework) passed by MPs
The Windsor Framework, agreed by the Prime Minister and European Commission President last month has been passed by the government today. It replaces the old Northern Ireland Protocol, dealing with the issues it has created and providing a new legal and UK constitutional framework.
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16th March 2023
NHS dentistry and oral health update March 2023
An update rom Ali Sparke Director for Dentistry, Community Pharmacy and Optometry and Sara Hurley Chief Dental Officer England:
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7th March 2023
40th International Dental Show (IDS) 2023
The IDS (International Dental Show) takes place from 14 to 18 March 2023 in Cologne. This year the fair will once again generate momentum while paving the way for pioneering advances, demonstrating its role as a successful presentation platform and meeting place for all decision-makers in the dental-medicine market.
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6th March 2023
Dentsply Sirona Free Webinar
Implant Restorations: Behind the Scenes in a Digital Lab - Wednesday 15th March 2023 at 7pm (1 hour)
Lee Smith-Tuczemskyi, Senior Digital Brand Manager, Dentsply Sirona, will moderate this webinar and lead a conversation with Steve Campbell for a behind-the-scenes look at the in-lab process of creating implant-borne restorations once a case is received by a dental laboratory.
1st March 2023
DTA Council Elections
DTA Council members are a group of fully qualified and highly experienced dental technologists who volunteer their time to the association purely for their love of their profession. Our team is committed to advancing standards within the field of dental technology while working hard to ensure that the importance of British dental technology is recognised throughout the governments of the four countries of the UK.
28th February 2023
North of England Dentistry Show
The North of England Dentistry Show will be taking place in Manchester on 11 March. There's something for every member of the team.
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23rd February 2023
GDC Consultation on Scope of Practice
The GDC have launched a new consultation on Scope of Practice guidance that is important for dental professionals, workplaces and education providers.
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16th February 2023
GDC welcomes new flexible legislation for international registration
Important changes have today been made to the General Dental Council's (GDC) legislation governing international routes to registration.
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