15th August 2025
Skilled Worker visa changes
The government has updated the Skilled Worker visa which tightens the restrictions around eligibility. As of 22 July 2025, certain dental roles, including dental technicians, dental hygienists and dental nurses are no longer eligible for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visas.
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15th August 2025
NHS dentistry and oral health update
In the August NHS dentistry and oral health update Jason Wong, Chief Dental Officer for England, focuses on the 10 Year Health Plan for England.
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12th August 2025
Welcome to new Council Members
The Dental Technologist Association (DTA) is delighted to announce the appointment of new Council members, Raya Karaganeva and Joanne Clark, as well as the return of James Green, following the successful elections in May 2025.
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5th August 2025
Public advised to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are advising the public to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes and to dispose of them.
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1st August 2025
Kevin James Lewis FCGDent (1949-2025): "A true friend of dentistry"
Remembering Kevin James Lewis, "A true friend of dentistry". His regular articles for the Dental Technologist Association (DTA) have always been focused on supporting our newly established professions. His articles used his wealth of knowledge and clever articulation to make the content relevant in support Dental Technicians to gain a further understanding of the legal implications of our professional duties and how such related to the GDC's Standards for the Dental Team.
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31st July 2025
PRESS RELEASE: DENTAL TECHNICIANS NEED TO BE LISTENED TO
The Dental Technologists Association (DTA) has been advocating for the stabilisation of Dental Technician (DT) training in Northern Ireland for the past five years. The DTA eagerly awaits official support and progress in support of Dental Technology Training in the UK.
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31st July 2025
Which countries get the most paid time off in 2025?
Did you know the UK is below average when it comes to paid time off? Shockingly, the UK comes 114th out of 187 countries analysed in our new Global Paid Leave Report, with only 28 paid days of leave and 0 paid public holidays.
30th July 2025
GDC publishes analysis of dental technologists' working patterns
The GDC have published inferential analysis reports for dental care professionals (DCPs), the first set of DCP data that combines working patterns, registration information and aggregated fitness to practise (FtP) data.
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29th July 2025
DTA President Participates in Key Roundtable Discussion
Joanne Stevenson, the President of the Dental Technologists Association (DTA), recently attended a significant roundtable discussion hosted by the General Dental Council (GDC) in Belfast, speaking up for Dental Technologists.
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11th July 2025
Dr Helen Phillips appointed as new Chair of the GDC
GDC have announced the appointment of Dr Helen Phillips as the new GDC Chair from 1 October 2025, following the completion of Lord Toby Harris's four-year term in September 2025.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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17th June 2025
Discounts DTA Rewards
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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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