18th November 2020
Today is Blue Wednesday
As part of Mouth Cancer Action Month, the Oral Health Foundation want to encourage as many people as possible to check their mouth for the early warning signs of mouth cancer. Known as Blue Wednesday the aim is to get more people regularly checking themselves for mouth cancer because early diagnosis is vital for beating the disease.
A self check for mouth cancer takes 45 seconds and can save your life.
16th November 2020
State of Mouth Cancer UK Report 2020/2021
As part of November's Mouth Cancer Action Month, Oral Health Foundation and Denplan have released the latest version of the State of Mouth Cancer UK Report, and the findings are deeply concerning.
13th November 2020
Professionalism research findings – live event 19 November
The next GDC live online event will take place on Thursday 19 November at 1pm and will explore the findings from the research conducted with professionals and patients on professionalism. This session will help you to understand where the views of professionals and patients align, but also where differences persist..
12th November 2020
Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)
The government is extending the CJRS to support individuals and businesses who are impacted by disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19) this winter. The CJRS (also known as the furlough scheme) will remain open until 31 March 2021.
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11th November 2020
Reduced GDC Budget and unchanged ARF for 2021
The GDC Council met on 22 October and took a number of key decisions including the approval of their plans and budget for next year, and to keep the level of Annual Retention Fee (ARF) the same for 2021.
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9th November 2020
2021 subscription
We are pleased to announce that there will be no increase in the 2021 subscription fee. The DTA management team took the decision to retract the 2021 increase; instead, the renewal fee will remain at
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6th November 2020
Don't forget to reflect on your learning
Reflection is a big part of the GDCs Enhanced CPD requirement
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4th November 2020
Annual member survey
The DTA annual member survey has been slightly delayed this year whilst our team have been busy supporting members during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey is now open and your feedback is important to us. Your comments assist our team to tailor the products and services we offer to suit your dental technologist needs.
3rd November 2020
Update from Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer England
Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer England, confirms that the NHS dental services will also stay open. Read more for the full update.
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3rd November 2020
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant extension will last for six months, from November 2020 to April 2021.
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2nd November 2020
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month
Without early detection it is estimated that over the next decade around 60,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with the disease and around 30,000 people will die. Join us in raising awareness of the risks and signs and symptoms of mouth cancer throughout November.
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2nd November 2020
New National Restrictions from 5 November: England
Boris Johnson has announced that England will enter a four-week full lockdown as of Thursday 5 November and will replace the current three-tier
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2nd November 2020
Furlough Scheme Extension
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked and employers able to reclaim the full amount.
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1st November 2020
From 1 November in Scotland: New restrictions and revised SOPs for dentists
The Scottish Government have introduced a new five-tiered system for tackling the Covid-19 pandemic comes into effect today. A Guide for Dental Teams in Scotland has also been published following the recent review of the aerosol generating procedures (AGP) and publication of the four-nation dental Infection Prevention and Control Guidance.
30th October 2020
Save the date: European Dental Technicians Day 2021
FEPPD have recently announced that the European Dental Technicians Day will take place on Friday 4 June 2021. Save the date and start planning your virtual events.
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29th October 2020
Announcement from CDO England
The Chief Dental Officer England, Sara Hurley, has announced the revised SOPs are now published. They incorporate the recently published COVID-19: infection prevention and control dental appendix. The IPC guidance and the revised SOPs address one of the key challenges facing dental practices; the duration of the post Aerosol Generating Procedure (AGP) downtime.
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29th October 2020
ORAL HEALTH 2020 Vision: Webinars
In aid of Mouth Cancer Action Month, Dental Update in partnership with Denplan, Oral-B and the Oral Health Foundation has put together a series of webinars throughout November.
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28th October 2020
Flu vaccine: Protect yourself and help reduce pressure on the NHS
The flu vaccine is offered free on the NHS to anyone over 65 or with a serious long-term health condition. The flu virus changes every year so even if you have previously had the vaccination you won't be protected against this years strain. Protect yourself by getting the flu jab.
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27th October 2020
Over 4 hours of verifiable CPD
The latest issue of The Technologist will be arriving with our members very soon. The November edition includes over 4 hours of verifiable CPD and lots of informative articles.
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26th October 2020
UK IPC Guidance for Dental Settings
Office of the Chief Dental Officer, England have recently published UK IPC Guidance for Dental Settings.
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