

18th March 2021
GDC updates - Scope of Practice review: stakeholders give their views
The DTA continue to participate in the GDC Scope of Practice review and joined GDC for a workshop on options for updating and modernising the Scope of Practice Guidance last month.

16th March 2021
Coronavirus vaccine - weekly summary of Yellow Card reporting
Vaccination is the single most effective way to reduce deaths and severe illness from COVID-19. The MHRA has played an active role in responding to the coronavirus pandemic and they have issued a report which summarises information received via the Yellow Card scheme.
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12th March 2021
CPD - Continued Professional Development
There are more excellent CPD opportunities in the February issue of The Technologist and our digital journal Articulate
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10th March 2021
Extension of the apprenticeship incentive
The Chancellor, the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, has made technical education a pivotal feature of the Budget after declaring that "protecting, creating, and supporting jobs is my highest priority."
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8th March 2021
Continuing lockdown guidance
Coronavirus remains a serious threat across the country. Some of the rules on what you can and cannot do changed on 8 March: Find out what you can and cannot do.
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5th March 2021
2021 Budget
Here is an overview of some key changes announced in the budget

2nd March 2021
Two thirds of children did not see an NHS dentist last year
NHS dental attendance figures published this week show over two thirds of children (70.2%) in England did not see an NHS dentist in the 12 months to 31 December 2020. Dental surgeons are warning the number of children admitted to hospital for tooth decay may rise, if access does not improve this year.

1st March 2021
The Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) Postponed to 2022
CloserStill Media, organisers of the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS), have made the carefully considered decision to postpone the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS). The event will now take place 13th-14th May 2022 at Birmingham NEC.

1st March 2021
NHS now inviting those aged 60 or over in England to book coronavirus vaccination
If you are aged 60 or over it's time to book your vaccine via the NHS website. Continue reading for details of who can use the online booking system and links to book.
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26th February 2021
Chief Dental Officer Update: Information for attending your vaccination appointment
Sara Hurley has issued the following update to the profession. In particular, we want to draw your attention to information healthcare workers require prior to attending your vaccination appointments.
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24th February 2021
NHS Volunteer Responders
We often hear that Dental Technicians want to assist in the health care of the nation. If you have time to volunteer or know of someone who would like to volunteer to support the NHS here is the official link...

23rd February 2021
Roadmap out of the current lockdown
The government has published the 'COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021' setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England. This explains how the restrictions included in this guidance will be lifted over time. England is still in a national lockdown. You must stay at home, leaving only where permitted by law, and follow the rules in this guidance.
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23rd February 2021
Booking your vaccine and DTA letter
The GDC recently sent an email to registrants including dental technologists encouraging all to book your coronavirus vaccination appointments. Print your DTA letter to take to your appointment.
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22nd February 2021
New wellbeing support guidance for the dental team
New guidance to support the wellbeing of dental teams across the UK is now available online.
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22nd February 2021
Prime Minister announcement later today to set out the roadmap for cautiously easing lockdown restri
Cabinet will meet virtually this morning to discuss the plan, the Prime Minister will give a statement to Parliament in the afternoon, and host a televised press conference in the evening.
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19th February 2021
COVID-19 vaccination programme in Scotland
We have been asked by the GDC to share details of how dental professionals can get involved in the COVID-19 vaccination programme by the Scottish Government. Please find below:
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18th February 2021
Chief Dental Officer - spot the signs of domestic abuse and support patients
In her latest update, Chief Dental Officer England, Sara Hurley, draws our attention to domestic abuse and how dental teams can, and should, help survivors and victims.

17th February 2021
Groundbreaking COVID-19 treatments to be fast-tracked through clinical trials
A recent press release from the Department for Health and Social Care states that the world's most innovative treatments for COVID-19 will soon be fast-tracked through the UK's clinical trial system, as the government announces funding for the most promising treatments.
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16th February 2021
COVID-19: Scientists have trained sniffer dogs to detect coronavirus with 94% accuracy
This interesting development in the COVID-19 fight has been reported by Sky News:

15th February 2021
NHS dentistry and oral health update
In the latest NHS dentistry and oral health bulletin Jason Wong, Deputy Chief Dental Officer writes:
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