8th November 2024
FDI: Mental health challenges in the dental team
Each year, on October 10th, the world comes together to observe World Mental Health Day, a global initiative aimed at reducing the stigma around mental health issues and raising awareness about their impact. A spokesperson for the FDI World Dental Federation explores the ways mental stress can affect members of the dental team.
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7th November 2024
GDC Initial inquiries processes adopted to speed up investigations
The GDC have revised their fitness to practise processes to improve timeliness when investigating clinical practice concerns.
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5th November 2024
GDC publishes report on causes of death during fitness to practise investigations
The GDC have released a report on dental professionals who died while fitness to practise concerns were investigated or remediated between 2019 and 2022.
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GDC publishes dental care professionals’ working patterns data
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published data about the working patterns of dental care professionals (DCPs). The insights will support strategic planning and decision-making by health services, governments and dental providers.
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31st October 2024
Mouth Cancer Action Month 2024
Mouth Cancer Action Month is the UK's biggest charity campaign for mouth cancer awareness organised by the Oral Health Foundation. Taking place throughout November, the campaign raises awareness of mouth cancer and shares the important message of being mouthaware.
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28th October 2024
MHRA: Beyond Dental Technology
Many dental technicians might believe that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is solely focused on dental technology. However, their remit extends far beyond dentistry. In fact, custom-made dental appliances represent only a small fraction of the MHRA's coverage.
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Annual Retention Fee (ARF) remains unchanged for 2025
GDC Council has today decided to keep the ARF at current levels for 2025. The ARF for 2025 renewal will be £96 for dental care professionals.
24th October 2024
DTA Calls for Accurate Representation of Dental Technicians in Occupational Statistics
As the professional body for UK dental technicians and clinical dental technicians, we are raising concerns over the current categorisation of dental technicians in the UK's occupational statistics released by the UK Government Department for Education in 2024. The DTA has identified that dental technicians are being grouped with medical technicians, which does not accurately reflect the unique challenges and demands of the dental technician profession.
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14th October 2024
Primary care patient safety strategy launched
NHS England are pleased to announce that the Primary Care Patient Safety Strategy has now been published. Co-designed with NHS front-line staff and lay patient safety partners, the strategy builds on the wider NHS Patient Safety Strategy and aims to develop a supportive environment within primary care where learning can be shared more widely to benefit patient and staff safety and wellbeing.
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9th October 2024
2024 Dentistry Show London: Highlights from DTA President Delroy Reeves
DTA President Delroy Reeves attended the 2024 Dentistry Show London. The two-day event was a hub for dental professionals, with the primary focus on various lecture theatres featuring leading experts in their fields. The Dentistry Show provided insight into the evolving world of dentistry, digital technologies, and industry regulations.
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8th October 2024
DTA and Scotland's Chief Dental Officer Discuss Future of Dental Technology Education
We recently held a productive meeting with Tom Ferris, the Chief Dental Officer (CDO) for Scotland, to discuss the current state and future of dental technology education in Scotland. The meeting was attended by key members of the DTA, including President Delroy Reeves, Council Members Rob Leggett and Jade Ritch, and Lead DCP Elaine Hutchison.
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8th October 2024
NHS dentistry and oral health October update
Jason Wong, Chief Dental Officer, England and Sarah Price, Director of Public Health, NHS England focus on issues around emerging public health issues, in particular mpox, measles and vaping.
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4th October 2024
World Mental Health Day 2024: Mental Health at Work
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities.
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GDC: October 2024 Update
The GDC October update is now available including: Chair’s October blogpost, whistleblowing disclosures report 2024 published, GDC at the London Dentistry Show and current consultations.
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GDC: Informing our future approach to registration for internationally qualified dental professional
The GDC have published the outcome of their call for evidence to support the development of a comprehensive framework for international routes to registration.
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1st October 2024
2024 Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
If you're at higher risk of getting seriously ill from certain illnesses it is important to get your seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
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25th September 2024
Put Your Request in For Dental Technology Training UK
We are committed to supporting GDC registrable Dental Technologist training providers by facilitating access to various UK training resources. We encourage employers to connect with these providers. More information can be found on the DTA website.
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24th September 2024
Free First Aid Training Online
St John Ambulance invites workers across the country to discover how workplace first aid training makes the biggest difference – Thursday 26 September.
23rd September 2024
Addressing the Recruitment Crisis in Dental Technology
We are deeply concerned about the ongoing recruitment challenges faced by dental laboratories in Northern Ireland and across the UK.
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20th September 2024
Lord Darzi NHS report: ‘urgent action needed’ on NHS dental contract
Dentistry Editor Gaby Bissett shares her recent article on the Lord Darzi NHS report.
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