Expert support - a closer look

 

Where do you turn when you need top business support? The DLA of course! Our wide portfolio of member services covers you at every stage… from starting up, to tackling the challenges you face on a day-to-day basis

 

Rules and regulations

Want to know what your legal obligations are when you’re faced with hot topics like Statutory Registration, Health and Safety and PPE regulations? The DLA’s experts are here to advise you.

Are you running your business or is it just ticking over?

It’s often the little things that take most time sorting out, so why not let the DLA offer a helping hand? Whether you want a fast answer to a query on tax issues or materials, or in-depth help with a troublesome client, the solution could be just a phone call away!

• Advice lines on all aspects of operating your lab
• Members’ credit circle plus access to credit checking facilities
• The facts on employment: details of industry pay and conditions of service; advice on redundancy, discipline, grievance, recruitment and tribunals

Marketing made manageable

What’s the best way to attract new business… and make sure your existing clients stay loyal? With our support, you’ll have the tools and the knowledge you need to ensure success!

• Team of business and marketing experts on hand to provide support and assistance whenever you need it
• The DLA actively promotes the benefits of using a DLA laboratory to the UK’s 10,000 dental practices
• DLA labs have the right to display the exclusive DLA “Registered Member” logo on all their printed material, advertise in Yellow Pages under the DLA banner, obtain the DLA’s Dental Practice mailing list at reduced rates, and take advantage of discounted advertising deals

What’s going on?

In the fast-moving dental laboratory industry, you want to make sure you stay fully briefed on the developments that affect you, your lab and your employees. From the introduction of new structures and legislation, to the launch of exciting new products and materials, the DLA keeps you fully informed through our regular official journal, Dental Laboratory; members-only news bulletins; plus conferences and briefing sessions at key dental events.

 

Catch the training bug

Raising standards is an important goal for the DLA. As well as providing advice and information on college training courses for employees, we are the driving force behind IDEA – Inspiring Dental Education & Advice. This is an innovative milestone in education, learning and Continuing Professional Development for all Dental Professionals: a unique training forum where all sides of the dental industry can meet, share ideas and locate expert tuition on the latest techniques and technologies. For more information visit www.the-idea-centre.com