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8th July 2025

DTA's Active Role in GDC Scope of Practice Guidance Update

The DTA has been actively involved in the ongoing update to the Scope of Practice guidance.

7th July 2025

GDC Latest News and Updates July 2025

A view from the Chair: highlights from Council’s public meeting, annual renewal has opened for dental care professionals, and the public consultation on GDC proposed corporate strategy continues.

4th July 2025

NHS Ten Year Plan

The Government's 10 Year Health Plan for England has been launched, setting out a bold, ambitious and necessary new course for the NHS.

27th June 2025

Kevin Lewis FCGDent awarded the College Medal

Kevin Lewis FCGDent has been awarded the College Medal, the College of General Dentistry’s most prestigious honour.

17th June 2025

In case you didn’t see the article in the May issue of The Technologist, as a member of the Dental Technologists Association you now have access to a range of fantastic money-saving benefits through our brand-new member benefits scheme, DTA Rewards!

10th June 2025

Martyn’s Law and first aid in the workplace - 12 June

Employers and their colleagues across England are invited to join an exclusive LinkedIn Live this Thursday 12 June to discover how to embed Martyn’s Law and first aid in workplace culture. A spokesperson provides more information.

6th June 2025

GDC Newsletter June 2025

The latest GDC news and updates are now available including: A view from the Chair: consulting on our proposed corporate strategy 2026-2028; Give your views on our next corporate strategy; Registrar visits Chalmers Emergency Dental Centre and PSA consults on the Standards of Good Regulation.

2nd June 2025

National Smile Month 2025 'Feed Your Smile'

Delroy Reeves, DTA Liaison Delegate, attended the launch of the National Smile Month in Westminster on Friday 9th May. He brought away some valuable observations, especially about the presentation by Dr Nigel Carter MBE, the CEO of the Oral Health Foundation who hosted the event.

2nd June 2025

GDC: Consultation on our next corporate strategy

GDC are now consulting on their next corporate strategy. Their proposals are set out in the consultation, Trusted and effective: a strategy for dental regulation 2026-2028. Lord Toby Harris, Chair of the GDC, said: "With the launch of our public consultation today, we're keen to receive feedback from dental professionals, stakeholders and partners over the next three months, as this important feedback will shape the final decisions that the Council will take in the Autumn." GDC would like to encourage you to review their proposed plans and provide your views by 21 August 2025.

27th May 2025

NHS dentistry and oral health update - A focus on National Smile Month

In this month’s NHS bulletin, Jason Wong, Chief Dental Officer for England, focuses on celebrating National Smile Month. OCDO England are delighted to be collaborating with the Oral Health Foundation (OHF), the body responsible for organising the awareness month.

27th May 2025

Your annual renewal period 2025

It’s time to start thinking about your annual renewal. This year, your renewal period opens on 9 June and closes on 31 July 2025.

21st May 2025

DTA at DTS 2025

The halls of the NEC were buzzing during BDCDS and DTS 2025.

13th May 2025

GDC Annual Renewal 2025-2026

You should receive an email from the GDC to say the Annual Renewal for 2025-26 is fast approaching with the window due to open on Monday, 9 June. Your Annual Renewal notice will be posted to your registered address on 10 June. Please ensure that your contact details, including your address, email address and mobile number, are up to date in your eGDC account. The deadline for setting up a direct debit to pay your Annual Retention Fee (ARF) is 31 May 2025.

13th May 2025

The Dental Technologists Association Advocates for Dental Technicians

The Dental Technologists Association (DTA) is once again standing up for Dental Technicians, underscoring the importance of compliance with the MHRA Medical Device Regulations (MDR) for Custom-Made Dental Devices.

12th May 2025

GDC Updates for May 2025

GDC latest news and updates including a view from the Chair: feedback on the Standards for Education, Council’s considerations around GDC next Corporate Strategy, and information about how GDC deliver their statutory
functions.

12th May 2025

National Smile Month 2025

Between 12 May and 12 June 2025.
We are Supporting National Smile Month National Smile Month is a charity campaign that champions the benefits of good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile.

7th May 2025

DTA Session at DTS

Join us at the Dental Technicians Hub on Saturday, 17 May, from 10:30 to 11:15 for an exciting session at the DTS.

6th May 2025

Welcome to DTA Rewards

As a valued member of the Dental Technologists Association, you now have access to a range of fantastic money-saving benefits through our brand-new member benefits scheme, DTA Rewards!

28th April 2025

Registered dental professionals numbers increase while technician numbers decline

GDC have published their annual Registration Statistical Report for 2024, showing an increase in the number of dental professionals on the GDC register.

28th April 2025

NHS Dentistry and Oral Health bulletin - a focus on mental wellbeing

In his latest update Chief Dental Officer for England, Jason Wong, shines a spotlight on key resources available to support the mental health of dental teams, and highlights the excellent work being undertaken by organisations and qualified professionals across the sector in promoting and embedding wellbeing in the workplace.