16th March 2023
NHS dentistry and oral health update March 2023
An update rom Ali Sparke Director for Dentistry, Community Pharmacy and Optometry and Sara Hurley Chief Dental Officer England:
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7th March 2023
40th International Dental Show (IDS) 2023
The IDS (International Dental Show) takes place from 14 to 18 March 2023 in Cologne. This year the fair will once again generate momentum while paving the way for pioneering advances, demonstrating its role as a successful presentation platform and meeting place for all decision-makers in the dental-medicine market.
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6th March 2023
Dentsply Sirona Free Webinar
Implant Restorations: Behind the Scenes in a Digital Lab - Wednesday 15th March 2023 at 7pm (1 hour)
Lee Smith-Tuczemskyi, Senior Digital Brand Manager, Dentsply Sirona, will moderate this webinar and lead a conversation with Steve Campbell for a behind-the-scenes look at the in-lab process of creating implant-borne restorations once a case is received by a dental laboratory.
1st March 2023
DTA Council Elections
DTA Council members are a group of fully qualified and highly experienced dental technologists who volunteer their time to the association purely for their love of their profession. Our team is committed to advancing standards within the field of dental technology while working hard to ensure that the importance of British dental technology is recognised throughout the governments of the four countries of the UK.
28th February 2023
North of England Dentistry Show
The North of England Dentistry Show will be taking place in Manchester on 11 March. There's something for every member of the team.
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23rd February 2023
GDC Consultation on Scope of Practice
The GDC have launched a new consultation on Scope of Practice guidance that is important for dental professionals, workplaces and education providers.
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16th February 2023
GDC welcomes new flexible legislation for international registration
Important changes have today been made to the General Dental Council's (GDC) legislation governing international routes to registration.
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9th February 2023
Professional Indemnity Insurance
One of the many benefits of being a DTA member is our link with UK Special Risks to provide cost effective professional indemnity insurance at a special discount, to meet the statutory requirement for our Dental Technician members.
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31st January 2023
Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) 2023
DTS is back for 2023 – registration is officially open for the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) 2023. It’s quick and easy to secure your place online, and it’s still completely free for all members of the dental team to attend.
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24th January 2023
DTA Charity 2023
Throughout 2021 and 2022 the DTA has proudly championed Mind, a charity that offers support to those in need and raises awareness of the importance of mental health. We believe Mind offers a vital service, especially helping those finding it difficult to rise to the challenges faced by many throughout the global pandemic and recent economic hardship.
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17th January 2023
From May 2023 voters in England will need photo ID
From May 2023 voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.
11th January 2023
NHS Dentistry and Oral Health Update
The January NHS Dentistry and Oral Health update is now available with information on Skill mix in NHS general dental practice - changes to the FP17 claim form; Free PPE to health and social care sectors extended by up to one year; Code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance and more.
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16th December 2022
DTA festive closing
The DTA office will be closed for the festive period from 1pm on Tuesday 20 December and will open on Tuesday 3 January.
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15th December 2022
GDC - Review of Education
One of the ways the GDC fulfil their primary purpose of maintaining public safety and confidence in dental professionals is through their quality assurance of education and training programmes, which lead to registration as a dental professional. The GDC have today published their review of that quality assurance activity for the academic year 2021–2022.
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14th December 2022
BDIA Dental Showcase 2023
Uniting the whole UK dental profession at a key time of year, BDIA first-class exhibition of over 300 leading suppliers and manufacturers provides the perfect environment for you and your colleagues to explore the latest innovative products and equipment.
13th December 2022
What does the Autumn Statement mean for small businesses?
In November the Chancellor revealed big changes to tax, business rates and VAT but what do they mean for small businesses?
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8th December 2022
DHSC publishes the outcomes of its consultation on international registration
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has reported the outcomes of its consultation on proposals to reform the legislation governing the registration of those who qualify outside of the UK. The consultation was opened in February and closed in May 2022.
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6th December 2022
FMC Digital & Implant Dentistry Show
The Digital & Implant Dentistry Show is a one-day exhibition with 'power lectures' for dentists, dental staff members and technicians based in London and beyond. Free registration is now open for this show, which will take place at the Novotel, London West on Saturday 25 February 2023.
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1st December 2022
NHS dentistry and oral health update
This month the NHS dentistry and oral health update highlights how Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to threaten the future of societal and planetary health.
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29th November 2022
VERIFIABLE CPD: CANDIDA-RELATED DENTURE STOMATITIS
This type of denture stomatitis is one form of oral thrush caused by the fungus Candida albicans, a normal commensal organism, and needs to be differentiated from trauma to the mucosa caused by poorly fitting dentures that move during function.
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