10th November 2025
November NHS dentistry and oral health update
The November edition of the bulletin has a focus on Mouth Cancer Action Month plus the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, Global Oral Health & Climate Action Conference and more.
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8th November 2025
DTA Annual Membership Survey 2025
The DTA annual member survey is now open. Your feedback shapes our products and services for Dental Technologists.
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7th November 2025
Mouth Cancer Action Month: Blue Ribbon Appeal
The Blue Ribbon Appeal continues to play a key role in directly engaging people with the issues surrounding mouth cancer.
Whether it is talking about the risk factors involved, the early warning signs or the benefits of early detection, all can make a difference in improving education and ultimately saving lives.
Here’s how you can get involved!
4th November 2025
OCDO Webinar - with a focus on students and trainees
OCDO Webinar - Wednesday 12 November, 6pm - 7.30pm. Hear from students and trainees from across the skill mix of their experiences of oral healthcare education.
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1st November 2025
What the New Scope of Practice Means for Dental Technicians
The General Dental Council (GDC) has officially launched the new Scope of Practice documents today, 1 November 2025, replacing the previous version with immediate effect.
Read More31st October 2025
GDC Confirms 2026 Annual Retention Fee
GDC Confirms 2026 Annual Retention Fee increase and Sets Strategic Priorities for 2026-2028
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27th October 2025
AMR Week webinars
Chief Dental Officer, England Jason Wong, has asked that we share information on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week, and specific dental resources.
Read More24th October 2025
GDC: New working patterns data published for dental care professionals
The GDC have published their latest working patterns data for dental care professionals (DCPs), providing valuable insights into how over 56,000 DCPs – 70% of the DCP register – work across the UK.
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23rd October 2025
Advice from the Oral Health Foundation
The Oral Health foundation has put together some tips for improving your oral health. Also, play a part in raising awareness about mouth cancer!
Read More23rd September 2025
September NHS dentistry and oral health update
This month’s NHS dentistry and oral health update from Jason Wong, Chief Dental Officer for England has a special focus edition on supervised toothbrushing.
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17th September 2025
Have you qualified as a DT in the past 3 years?
Share your career journey with current and potential dental technologists. Help to inspire the future generation!
Read More16th September 2025
GDC publishes revised Scope of Practice guidance
The General Dental Council (GDC) has today published its revised Scope of Practice guidance following a comprehensive review in collaboration with dental professionals, education providers, indemnifiers, and other key stakeholders. The updated guidance will come into effect on 1 November 2025.
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15th September 2025
Promoting Dental Technology to School Leavers
Play a role in encouraging school leaver's to consider a career in dental technology.
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12th September 2025
DTA Raises Urgent Concerns Over the Future of Dental Technology Training in the UK
The Dental Technologists Association (DTA) is deeply concerned by the growing number of dental technology training programmes across the UK facing closure or suspension. In recent months, announcements have emerged regarding three separate institutions although we are told that final decisions have not yet been formally confirmed.
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11th September 2025
Custom-Made Dental Devices: Reminder on UK Compliance Requirements
The Dental Technologists Association (DTA), as the professional body representing dental technologists across the UK, is committed to supporting and protecting the high standards of UK manufacturing for custom-made dental devices.
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10th September 2025
Scotland faces deepening dental crisis across primary and secondary care
Scotland is confronting a deepening dental crisis with new analysis revealing the scale of workforce contraction and patient access barriers across the country, according to one of Scotland's leading dental practitioners.
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9th September 2025
Dental Technologists Association (DTA) Expresses Concern Over Aberdeen DT Programme Under Threat
The Dental Technologists Association (DTA) has expressed its concern following a suggestion that the University of Aberdeen is considering suspending student intake for the Diploma in Dental Technology (DT) programme for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 academic years.
Read More8th September 2025
GDC News and Updates September 2025
This month's GDC news and updates is now available including a view from the Chair: analysing feedback on GDC Corporate Strategy, new Council Members, and working towards good oral health for all.
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18th August 2025
MHRA registration and dental device manufacture
Many members of the Dental Technologists’ Association (DTA) are concerned about what appears to be in-clinic manufacturing of custom-made dental devices which does not abide by current regulatory requirements. In trying to maintain a level playing field with regard to regulatory compliance, the DTA – as a professional body – continues to provide guidance to its members and raise awareness of regulations to all professional bodies responsible for the UK manufacturer of these custom-made dental devices.
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