9th July 2021
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) VACCINATIONS
All adults aged 18 or over can now get vaccinated against COVID-19. You do not need to wait to be contacted by the NHS
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2nd July 2021
NHS dentistry and oral health update
Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer and Ed Waller Director for Primary Care NHS England & NHS Improvement write in celebration of the 73rd birthday of the National Health Service which was founded on 5 July 1948.
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30th June 2021
Strong partnerships at DTS 2022
Now is the time to strengthen partnerships – within your team and within the industry.
The dental laboratory industry will be coming together at DTS 2022 in May.
25th June 2021
Faculty of Dental Surgery responds to the new restrictions on junk-food advertising
The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDS) is committed to enabling dentists and specialists to provide patients with the highest possible standards of practice and care.
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22nd June 2021
CPD Annual Statement 2020-2021 Reminder
You should now have received a reminder from the GDC that your 2020-2021 CPD cycle year is ending and you are required to submit your annual CPD statement by 28 August 2021, but please remember the cut-off date to pay your Annual Retention Fee (ARF) is on or before 31 July 2021.
16th June 2021
GDC response to the DHSC consultation
The GDC have now responded to the Department for Health and Social Care Consultation: Regulating healthcare professionals, protecting the public, which closes this evening at 11.45pm.
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10th June 2021
DHSC Open Consultation: Regulating healthcare professionals, protecting the public
The government Department for Health and Social Care consultation webpage has been updated to indicate a slightly later deadline than previously advised. The deadline for consultation responses to be submitted to the DHSC is now 11.45pm on 16 June.
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4th June 2021
European Dental Technician Day - FEPPD
FEPPD, the largest representative body for Dental Laboratory owners and Independent Dental Technicians in Europe, is proposing to dedicate an event to be held on every calendar year, in all E.U. states, for the promotion of our profession as service providers to the European dental Patient. The Dental Technician Day to be celebrated every 1st Friday of June.
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4th June 2021
Write for the DTA
Fancy yourself a writer? Or have a process you're proud of? Why not get published in The Technologist! Our editor will work closely with you and help refine the article.
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1st June 2021
A New Challenge
This past year has proven that this industry does not shy away from a challenge, it uses it as an opportunity to grow.
Next May, DTS 2022 will bring you the all the latest innovations from the dental technology industry.
28th May 2021
Mental Health at Work
Are you struggling to find the advice and tools you need to support the mental health of your staff? Mental Health at Work is a new online gateway, developed by Mind, that makes it easy for you to get started.
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27th May 2021
Meet DTA's Newest Council Members
The DTA would like to introduce you to their newest council members.
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17th May 2021
Better supporting our patients with a learning disability or autism
Have you ever been asked to go into the clinic for shade taking? If you have or if you are CDT perhaps this article is for you. The NHS has a crucial role to play in helping people with a learning disability and autistic people to lead longer, happier and healthier lives. It can be very difficult to interact with patients who may find the experience of a dental check up very distressing. Therefore, It's important to understand that people with a learning disability generally have higher rates of health problems than the general population, and how best to communicate with these patients during their time of need.
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14th May 2021
UK COVID-19 alert level move from level 4 to level 3.
A joint statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) recommending that the UK COVID-19 alert level move from level 4 to level 3.
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14th May 2021
GDC Statement on ‘direct-to-consumer’ orthodontic treatment
The GDC updated statement in relation to direct-to-consumer orthodontics includes important information for dental professionals. It is based on three main requirements.
13th May 2021
Dentsply Sirona partners with FDI World Dental Federation on sustainability
Sustainability in dentistry is a complex topic that involves many stakeholders and will require action and collaboration across the dental industry. Together with GSK Consumer Healthcare, Colgate, and TePe, Dentsply Sirona will partner with FDI to develop and publish a Code of Good Practice for Sustainability in Dentistry.
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12th May 2021
UK-REACH and COVID-19 vaccinations
The first set of results from the UK-REACH study looking at ethnicity and COVID-19 outcomes in healthcare workers have been published.
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12th May 2021
What is a dental technologist?
Tony Griffin MBE explains the work of the dental technologist, and their essential role as part of the oral healthcare team.
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11th May 2021
Entering the next phase of the Scope of Practice review
In June, the GDC will be holding a series of workshops with dental professionals and stakeholder organisations to help in the next phase of the Scope of Practice review. They will be dedicating a workshop to each of the dental professions, where there will be discussions with feedback on what the revised Scope of Practice guidance should look like and include.
10th May 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week: 10-16 May 2021
This year the theme is Nature and how connecting with the natural world can support good mental health.
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