30th July 2021
New NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard
Amanda Pritchard has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of NHS England. As NHS chief executive, she will be responsible for an annual budget of more than £130 billion while ensuring that everyone in the country receives high quality care.
29th July 2021
Dental professional nominations for national honours
The Office of the Chief Dental Officer (OCDO) is currently seeking nominations from across the oral health sector for recognition in the national honours system.
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27th July 2021
A further update from Sara Hurley and Ed Waller
Sara Hurley Chief Dental Officer England and Ed Waller Director of Primary Care NHS England write a further update including information on staff isolation.
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26th July 2021
Work and financial support during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Latest government guidance for employees if you are self-employed but getting less or no work or if you are employed but cannot work.
19th July 2021
Changes to the SOP and guidance from Monday 19 July
An update from Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer England
15th July 2021
NHS Patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings
England’s Chief Nurse has today reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules.
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13th July 2021
Recent and upcoming changes In England from 19 July
From 19 July England moves to Step 4 of the roadmap. Everyone should be cautious whilst managing the risks as cases of COVID-19 remain high.
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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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