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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12th February 2021
Incentive payments for hiring an apprentice extended to 31 March 2021.
The government is extending incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice to 31 March 2021.
11th February 2021
GDC Update: COVID-19 pandemic severely felt by dental technicians
We are pleased to see that the GDC has acknowledged the impact of Covid-19 on dental technicians and clinical dental technicians in their recent update:
10th February 2021
COVID-19 vaccination: women of childbearing age, currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Public Health England and the NHS have issued a guide to COVID-19 vaccination which they have asked all women of childbearing age and those currently pregnant or breastfeeding to read before going for vaccine.
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9th February 2021
Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
Watch videos and register for the free webinars to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus.
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8th February 2021
Essential workers and those prioritised for testing
Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested.
5th February 2021
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam opinion piece in The Sunday Telegraph
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam highlights the importance of continuing to follow the guidance, even after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.
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3rd February 2021
The Dental Professional's Guide to Mouthwash Use
Now, more than ever before, there is a need for us to take control of our own oral health. This means practising a proactive and preventive approach which combines regular dental attendance and a comprehensive and consistent home care routine.
3rd February 2021
Covid Vaccine Priority Letter
As essential members of the Dental Oral Health Care Team our understanding is that Dental Technicians and Clinical Dental Technicians do qualify within the JCVI's priority list for COVID-19 vaccination under the 'Health and Social Care' category.
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2nd February 2021
Professional Standards Authority consultation
DTA have received a letter from Alan Clamp, Chief Executive of the Professional Standards Authority, seeking feedback on how the Professional Standards Authority reviews the performance of the health and care professional regulators.
1st February 2021
HEE Apprenticeship Booklet
Health Education England have put together a guidance booklet aimed at primary care employers which provides useful hints and tips on how to start recruiting apprentices to your business.
1st February 2021
ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION (DTA)
What do our DTA Council members do for you? The DTA Council members are a group of qualified and experienced dental technologists who kindly give their time voluntarily for the love of their profession. Our team are committed to advancing standards within dental technology and ensuring that British dental technology is heard throughout the governments of the four countries of the UK.
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29th January 2021
DCP council members
The GDC is looking for DCP GDC registrants to apply to be a member of the GDC Council.
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29th January 2021
Avoid Vaccine Fraud
Criminals are using the COVID-19 vaccine as a way to target the public by tricking them to hand over cash or financial details. They are sending convincing-looking text messages letting people know they are eligible for the vaccine or phoning people directly pretending to be from the NHS, or local pharmacy.
28th January 2021
Providing apprenticeships during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 4 January 2021 confirming a new national lockdown a new version of the Apprenticeship Programme response to COVID-19 has been published.
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27th January 2021
How to treat certain expenses and benefits provided to employees during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out about taxable expenses and benefits when they are paid to employees because of coronavirus and how to report them to HMRC.
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26th January 2021
COVID-19: Regulators’ joint statement and new GDC supplementary advice
The chief executives of statutory regulators of health and social care professionals have issued a statement in relation to how they have, and will continue to, regulate in light of COVID-19.
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