21st February 2022
ACAS Webinars
In March ACAS are presenting two free-to-attend webinars to help give you an insight and direction in key people management areas: Let's talk about menopause at work and Inclusive workplaces: making changes to better support neurodiversity.
16th February 2022
NHS dentistry and oral health update - February
The latest NHS Dentistry and Oral Health update with link to a letter and updated FAQs on vaccination as a condition of deployment for healthcare workers and information on a consultation regarding changes to the General Dental Council's international registration legislation.
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14th February 2022
BDIA Dental Showcase 2022
25 – 26 March 2022 | London ExCeL
It's now more important than ever to keep up to date with the latest developments in the industry. Whether you want to experience new products, purchase equipment, or want to find out more about a particular field of dentistry - Showcase has everything packed into one location!
10th February 2022
GDC Update
The February GDC Update includes information on the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Consultation on deciding when statutory regulation is appropriate for health and care professionals and changes to vaccination requirements in England.
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7th February 2022
DTA Fellowship and Master Awards
A brand-new learning opportunity the new ‘DTA Fellowship’ and ‘Master’ award have been developed to provide an opportunity for all experienced DTA members in good standing in their profession to gain recognition for their high- quality custom-made dental device manufacturing in their specific area of dental technology.
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2nd February 2022
Is your MHRA information up to date?
Make sure you check your MHRA information is up to date. It is a legal requirement to inform MHRA of any changes to your registration as and when they occur. Please do not wait for reminder emails. Your registration with the MHRA must be renewed one year after the anniversary date and every two years subsequently.
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2nd February 2022
NHS Dentistry and Oral Health update on vaccination as condition of deployment
As you will have seen on the news, the vaccination as a condition of deployment requirements are now being consulted on. This change in Government policy means the NHS and OCDO England request that employers do not serve notice of termination to employees affected by the VCOD regulations.
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1st February 2022
ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
What do our DTA Council members do for you? DTA Council members are a group of qualified and experienced dental technologists who volunteer their time purely for the love of their profession. Our team is committed to advancing standards within dental technology while ensuring that the importance of British dental technology is recognised throughout the Governments of the four nations, this year supported by a number of video meetings.
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27th January 2022
Dentsply Sirona Webinars: Decoding Digital Dentistry
Dentsply Sirona Watch Party Series 23rd February - 23rd March provide an opportunity to watch five of the most thought-provoking presentations on Decoding Digital Dentistry followed by a live studio discussion and interactive audience Q&A with each individual guest speaker.
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26th January 2022
The DTA reports the sad loss of Adrian Rollings, dental technician and CDT
It is with great sadness that we heard earlier this week of the sudden passing of Adrian Rollings from a heart attack. He was a former member of the council of management of the Dental Technologists' Association and the British Institute of Dental and Surgical Technologists both long established professional organisations that promote the education of dental technologists.
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25th January 2022
DHSC consultation on deciding when statutory regulation is appropriate
The Department of Health and Social Care have published a consultation on the criteria used to make decisions on which health and social care professions should be regulated in future.
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20th January 2022
NHS Dental Services Webinar on vaccination as a condition of deployment
Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer England, is hosting a webinar for everyone who works in NHS dental services on vaccination as a condition of deployment. Date: Monday 24 January 2022 Time: 19:00 - 20:00
17th January 2022
Update: Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment for Healthcare Workers
The Office of the Chief Dental Officer England has issued an update regarding vaccination as a condition of deployment.
On 6 January 2022, the Government made new legislation, approved by Parliament, which amended the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 ("the 2014 Regulations"). This extends the scope of mandatory vaccination requirements for staff beyond registered care homes to health and wider social care settings in England.
14th January 2022
Self-isolation for those with COVID-19 can end after 5 full days following 2 negative LFD tests
The government have announced that from Monday 17 January, people with COVID-19 in England can end their self-isolation after 5 full days, as long as they test negative on day 5 and day 6.
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13th January 2022
Denture Loss Survey and Working Group
As part of a project to tackle the issue of denture loss within healthcare settings, Health Education England and the Office of the Chief Dental Officer want to understand current denture labelling processes.
HEE and OCDO have produced a survey to gain a better understanding of Dental Technician's experience relating to denture labelling.
12th January 2022
Upcoming Self Assessment Deadline
If you are a sole trader or a partner in a business partnership, you need to report self-employed income for 2020-2021 and pay your tax bill by 31 January 2022.
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12th January 2022
COVID-19 vaccination for dental teams in England
All dental professionals in England will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are exempt for medical reasons, by 1 April 2022. Subject to these changes being agreed by Parliament, this will be a legal requirement for all workers aged 18 and over, working in patient-facing roles in an environment regulated by the CQC, both in the NHS or independent health sector.
There are no legal requirements for vaccination in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
4th January 2022
Key Steps in 2022 to Deliver for Patients in NHS Dentistry
An update from Director for Dentistry, Community Pharmacy, Optometry and the NHS Standard Contract, Ali Sparke and Chief Dental Officer England, Sara Hurley
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17th December 2021
The DTA are now closed until Tuesday 4 January
The DTA office will be closed for the festive period from 1pm on 17th December and will open on Tuesday 4 January. The DTA website and member's area has lots of information that may be able to answer your question, including on our FAQ page.
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17th December 2021
Dental Profession Nominations for UK Honours
Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer, England has written with information regarding the Dental Professional Nominations for UK Honours. Looking ahead to the New Year 2023 Honours the CDO is asking all in the dental profession to take the time to nominate those colleagues who you work with who have made an outstanding impact in dental care and the improvement of oral health.
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