13th March 2024
GDC Dental Workforce Data
The General Dental Council (GDC) has today (13th March) published data about the working patterns of dentists. A spokesperson provides more details.
12th March 2024
New application processing fee for those who want to sit the ORE
Anyone who wants to apply to sit the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) will need to pay an application processing fee from 9 March 2024 . The fee will recover the costs associated with processing of these applications and has been set at £96.
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7th March 2024
Spring Budget 2024
On 6 March 2024, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, made his Spring Budget and set out the government's plans to bring forward a series of reforms to ensure the tax system is simple, fair, keeps pace with economic developments, and supports public finances.
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29th February 2024
College of General Dentistry to appoint next President
The College of General Dentistry has begun the process of appointing its next President. The President is the College's most senior and visible office holder, chairing the elected College Council and representing it in driving the delivery of the College's ambitions as a professional body and charity in the public interest.
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29th February 2024
In memory of John Brookman, 1931-2024
John Brookman FCGDent, FFGDP(UK)(Hon.), one of the founding board members of the Faculty of General Dental Practice, and the founder of Vocational Training for GDPs, passed away peacefully on 27 January, aged 92.
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Employers - what's new for 2024 to 2025?
Join HM Revenue and Customs for an overview of the main changes affecting the way you deal with employee and payroll matters by joining their live webinar.
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22nd February 2024
Chief Dental Officer's Dental Organisations Roundtable
DTA President Delroy Reeves will be attending the Chief Dental Officer's Organisation roundtable session to raise important issues on behalf of Dental Technologists. The session will provide a unique opportunity to discuss issues facing the profession and open channels for collaboration between us all.
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20th February 2024
BSC: E-Bikes at Work
British Safety Council has published an introductory guide for employers to manage risks posed by storing and charging lithium-powered e-bikes and scooters in the workplace. A spokesperson offers further details.
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7th February 2024
Millions more dental appointments to be offered under NHS Dental Recovery Plan
Patients will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year, thanks to a major new plan to ensure easier and faster access to NHS dental care across England.
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6th February 2024
DTA Council Elections 2024
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.
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6th February 2024
Dental surgeons respond to new data on oral health of children in Year 6
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has as of 1st February published the findings of its oral health survey of schoolchildren in Year 6. It was the first time that this group has been surveyed.
The National Dental Epidemiology Programme (NDEP) survey took place in the 2022-23 academic year, with a total of 53,073 children linked to geographical areas and included in the final analysis.
6th February 2024
Chief Dental Officer England Vacancy Live
NHS England is recruiting to the role of Chief Dental Officer. The Chief Dental Officer is the national professional lead for oral health strategy and dental care in England. The role holds national responsibility for clinical dental care policy and standards for oral health and dentistry with a focus on integration of oral health across the health care system to improve outcome for patients.
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6th February 2024
Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) 17-18 May 2024
DTS is a two-day exhibition and conference that runs alongside the BDA Annual Conference and Dentistry Show. It is designed specifically for dental laboratory owners and their dental technicians. This year DTA have a speaking slot in the new Dental Technicians Theatre where our Ambassador Professor Sir Nairn Wilson will be providing a talk about the future of dental technology.
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30th January 2024
NHS dentistry and oral health update - January 2024
The January NHS dentistry and oral health update is now available.
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26th January 2024
Headway - DTA Charity 2024
Throughout 2024, the DTA will be supporting the charity Headway. Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support and information services.
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11th January 2024
Updated guidance on indemnity and insurance published
The GDC have published the outcome report to their consultation on updating the Guidance on Indemnity and Insurance, along with the revised guidance that will come into effect from 12 February 2024.
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11th January 2024
PSA review of the General Dental Council’s performance for 2022/23
The Public Standards Agency (PSA) has published it's annual performance review of the General Dental Council (GDC). During 2022/23, they monitored the GDC’s performance against the Standards of Good Regulation (the Standards).
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10th January 2024
GDC Updates January 2024
The GDC January update includes the first Chair's blog of 2024, Council member recruitment, sign up for exploring professionalism event, and changes to rules for international registration
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5th January 2024
Upcoming Self Assessment Deadline and Support for Online Returns
If you’re doing an online tax return, you must submit it by midnight 31 January whether you're self employed as a sole trader or a partner in a business partnership.
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4th January 2024
Latest updates from the GDC
Indemnity and insurance guidance updated, rules for international registration, Exploring Professionalism events in January, regulatory reform and IOC guidance updates.
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