23rd October 2020
Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) 2021
The organisers of the Dental Technology Showcase DTS are planning for the event to take place on Friday 21 & Saturday 22 May 2021 at the Birmingham NEC, subject to government guidelines. Save the date.
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19th October 2020
GDC Scope of Practice Review
The DTA see benefit in broadening the dental technician Scope of Practice and we have specifically shared this view during consultations with the GDC. Continue reading for updates from the GDC Scope of Practice Review.
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16th October 2020
Apprenticeship, traineeship or kickstart placements
Have you considered offering an apprenticeship, traineeship or kickstart placement? There are many incentives for employers, plus you can help develop the dental technology profession by sharing your knowledge.
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15th October 2020
Test and Trace Support Payment scheme: claiming financial support
If you have been contacted by NHS Test and Trace and told to self-isolate on or after 28 September 2020, you're under a legal obligation to do so, and could be eligible for a
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14th October 2020
Local restrictions: areas with an outbreak of coronavirus
Following the government announcement on Monday 12 October, England is now divided into three tiers: medium, high and very high. There are different restrictions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
13th October 2020
Is your EDI information up-to-date and complete?
Last week the GDC published the annual registration report, providing a snapshot of registration data held by them on 31 December 2019. It includes statistics on the total number of dental professionals on the Registers, by title, the equality and diversity profile of all registrants, and the figures and details relating to additions and removals from the Registers in 2019.
13th October 2020
Claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
If you're eligible and your business has been adversely affected on or after 14 July 2020, you must make your claim for the second grant on or before 19 October 2020.
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12th October 2020
New guidance on Government Job Retention Bonus
Further information has been published on how businesses can claim the government’s Job Retention Bonus
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9th October 2020
Government Job Support Scheme
The Government have produced a Job Support Scheme factsheet which explains what is covered by the grant, which employers and employees are eligible, and how to claim.
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9th October 2020
Acas CBI and TUC Joint Statement: Handling Redundancies
Acas, CBI and TUC have released a joint statement on handling redundancies
If you need advice or support on handling redundancies, changing contracts or varying working arrangements you can request a free call-back from an Acas adviser who can talk through the issues you are facing and provide advice.
8th October 2020
Fallow Time Calculator launched by FGDP UK and CGDent
A new free-to-use Fallow Time Calculator has been launched by the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) UK to enable you to determine, justify and record the fallow period necessary following dental procedures carrying a higher risk of exposure to potentially-infectious aerosols.
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7th October 2020
DTA Statement in support of track and trace
Taking account of the tightening of restrictions in the United Kingdom to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that you do all in your power to keep yourself, your team and your clients safe. Many of your clients may come from the most vulnerable groups. The UK test, track and trace system is a way to quickly get in touch with individuals who may have been in close contact with somebody who is infected.
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5th October 2020
A new year of CPD
Did you know DTA CPD is available for 12 months from publication? Make sure you have completed November 2019 before it expires on 31 October 2020.
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2nd October 2020
Review of dental technology techniques and products
If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Is that your mantra when it comes to trying out new products and different techniques?
But aren't you curious about what other products are available on the market and if they perform better?
1st October 2020
The fundamentals of dental technology
The editorial team met via Zoom in June to plan DTA publications for the year ahead and to help us we reviewed the valuable CPD article feedback that we received from you.
29th September 2020
How has COVID-19 affected you?
The GDC invite you to complete an online survey about how COVID-19 has affected you as a dental professional and the services you provide. It will take around 15-20 minutes of your time and your response is needed by Friday 9 October 2020. You can complete the survey on a mobile phone, tablet, a laptop, or a PC. If possible, we recommend that you complete on a laptop or PC to make the survey easier to read on screen.
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29th September 2020
MP Letter - Covid Support for Dental Technicians
Will you continue to help our campaign for Government support?
We need you to tell your MP about your concerns and for them to take actions to support you.
28th September 2020
'Where risk allows, it's business as usual' Chief Dental Officer England
Chief Dental Officer England, Sara Hurley has confirmed that currently, public health measures permit travel for the public (including access to dental care) and where risk allows, it's business as usual. Non-urgent aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) are to continue at this stage.
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26th September 2020
Update from the Chief Dental Officer – 25.09.2020
Chief Dental Officer England, Sara Hurley welcomes the publication of the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) Review of Mitigation of Aerosol Generating Procedures in Dentistry.
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25th September 2020
Focus on back-to-basics approaches
We have launched a new feature in the August 2020 edition of The Technologist that focuses on back-to-basics approaches.
We welcome and encourage the sharing of members' expertise and would encourage you to contribute to these pages. It's open to anyone with the will and desire to share their work and we will support you through the process all the way.