20th June 2023
Knighthood for Professor Nairn Wilson
DTA congratulates Professor Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent on being appointed Knight Bachelor in King Charles III’s first Birthday Honours List.
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19th June 2023
NHS Dentistry and Oral Health June Update
This month's NHS Dentistry and Oral Health update from Jason Wong Deputy Chief Dental Officer, England and Mhari Coxon President of the Oral Health Foundation includes a guest editorial from Mhari to celebrate National Smile Month 2023 and news on the 76th World Health Assembly Global Oral Health Action Plan.
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12th June 2023
Acas: Free e-learning
Acas free e-learning modules are for employers and employees. They cover a wide range of employment topics.
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7th June 2023
Clinical Standard for dental specialties – Orthodontics
The Office of the Chief Dental Officer, England has asked us to share this link to the Clinical Standard for dental specialities - Orthodontics
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7th June 2023
GDC makes improvements to how Dental Professionals restore their registration
The General Dental Council (GDC) has made it easier for dental professionals to restore their name to the registers so that they can practise in the UK.
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6th June 2023
Sara Hurley, the Chief Dental Officer for England, to stand down
Sara Hurley, the Chief Dental Officer for England is standing down after eight years in the job.
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1st June 2023
Tax relief on DTA subscription
Did you know that you if you’re a UK tax payer you can reduce the cost of your DTA subscription fee through tax relief?
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30th May 2023
GDC Annual Renewal
A reminder that the GDC Annual Renewal takes place in the weeks leading up to 31 July. The easiest way to complete your Annual Renewal is online using eGDC.
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30th May 2023
The "Who Cares?" campaign
The "Who Cares?" campaign recognises and values the critical role primary care staff play in supporting patient care across Norfolk and Waveney.
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Clinical Standards
The Office of the Chief Dental Officer England has published revised Clinical Standards for Oral Medicine, Paediatric Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
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22nd May 2023
GDC online event
The General Dental Council (GDC) is hosting an online event on Monday 5 June for dental professionals to learn and ask any questions about their proposals to introduce a new 'Guidance on Reporting Matters to the GDC' and their proposal to update the Guidance on Indemnity and Insurance.
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18th May 2023
Time to start thinking about CPD
As you are aware, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a vital part of being a member of the dental team and is something we all must do – but why is it so important?
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16th May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 May 2023. The official theme for this year, as set by the Mental Health Foundation, is ‘anxiety’. Their ‘Just’ Anxiety?’ campaign aims to help people and organisations to understand the difference between anxiety and anxiety disorders and to confidently seek and signpost each other to the right support.
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NHS dentistry and oral health May update
This month's NHS dentistry and oral health update has a special focus celebrating the 10th year of Direct Access.
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10th May 2023
Join us at the Dental Technology Showcase
DTA President Delroy Reeves extends a warm invitation to all our members to attend the Dental Technology Showcase 2023 running over two days 12-13 May at the NEC Birmingham.
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5th May 2023
Share your knowledge
The editor of The Technologist and Articulate calls out to members to share what they know. Have you got a technique that saves time, resolves complex issues, and could benefit your dental technology colleagues? Please, send us your technique and case studies - complete with good quality images - in a step-by-step process, which might be published in a future issue of The Technologist.
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4th May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week 15 to 21 May
On the theme of 'anxiety', this year's Mental Health Awareness Week is from 15 to 21 May. Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem.
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2nd May 2023
Opportunity to gain a Fellowship Award fully funded
The DTA is in the final phase of piloting the prestigious Fellowship Award and there is currently an opportunity for you to work towards gaining a Fellowship and Master before the submission fee applies.
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1st May 2023
National Smile Month 15th May - 15 June 2023
We are supporting National Smile Month, a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile.
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1st May 2023
Dental Technology Showcase 2023 - DTA Show Offer and Competition
We are excited to announce our special 'Refer a Friend in May' Show Offer and Feedback Competition.
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