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[01/10/06] DLA takes to the road
Continuing the fight for UK dental laboratories 
[01/10/06] Policy Review in Northern Ireland
Root and branch review discussed
[01/10/06] Success of BACD FREE London Study Club
To fill or recreate?
[01/10/06] GDC delighted at response to registration
5000 applications in first month
[12/09/06] The debate begins
DLA campaign takes off with parliamentary debate
[12/09/06] Registration for nurses and technicians
Positive reactions from the industry
[12/09/06] First technicians to join the register
Enhancing the profession
[29/08/06] Bursaries for 2006/7
Training bursary to continue, says DoH
[29/08/06] GDC Approves FGDP(UK) Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology
New route to registration for CDTs
[29/08/06] New GCD Chief Exec and Registrar
Duncan Rudkin announced as Antony Townsend's successor
[25/07/06] DLA meets MPs to discuss new contract
Richard Daniels has held a series of high profile meetings with MPs in Westminster to let them know how the new contract is affecting DLA members up and down the country
[24/07/06] Northern Ireland Dental Day - Book Now!
Don't miss this event for the whole dental team
[01/06/06] GDC Rules on Statutory Registration
Council meeting lays out registration requirements
[01/06/06] Clinical Dental Technology Diploma Approved
Chris Allen celebrates a milestone for the profession
[01/06/06] NHS Dentists ‘At War’ with Rosie Winterton
Concerns are vindicated according to DPA
[01/05/06] Dentistry's digital revolution
Ian Taylor looks at the future impact of digital technology
[01/05/06] The new NHS Contract arrives
An overview from Stephen Tidman
[01/05/06] ‘Last NHS Dentist Turn the Lights Out’
DPA raises concerns for NHS Dentistry
[01/04/06] Dental technology blows through the Windy City
Richard Daniels reports on Chicago Dental Technology Show
[01/04/06] Taking Change Into the Future
Tony Griffin looks at developments in our industry
[01/04/06] Dentsply calms fears over China
China strategy for USA only
[01/03/06] Removing Barriers on the Thames
Meeting with DoH Dental Education Project Leader
[01/03/06] Units of Dental Activity - closing the loophole
New PCT contracts introduced
[01/03/06] Antony Townsend to leave the GDC
GDC Chief Exec moves on
[01/02/06] Find out about Statutory Registration at DTS 2006
Exhibition brings together panel of experts
[01/02/06] CDTA announces new course details and benefits package
Membership is now more valuable than ever
[01/02/06] Statutory Registration in Northern Ireland
DLA Committee organises Study Evening
[01/02/06] FEPPD meets in Amsterdam
Quality systems under discussion
[01/01/06] Breakthrough meeting with Dentistry Minister
DLA ensures lab owners' voices are heard loud and clear
[01/01/06] DLA survey reveals the truth
Massive decline in NHS work proved beyond doubt
[01/01/06] Sparkling Scottish Autumn Conference
Popular event north of the border brightens up November
[01/01/06] New way of working for dental technicians
Claire Poole examines the new lab business climate
[01/11/05] Northern Exposure
NI Technicians' Day draws the crowds
[01/11/05] CPD for the Dental Technician
Graham Findlay attends a CPD course
[01/11/05] IDEA Update
Claire Poole outlines new opportunities for technicians
[01/11/05] DLA meets with GDC
The latest discussions on Statutory Registration
[01/10/05] Confused or Concerned?
The CDTA's Chris Allen explains registration requirements
[01/10/05] Scottish Colleges raise concern
Low intake threatens course future
[01/10/05] Dental Care Professionals
New term for dental team members
[01/10/05] Chief Dental Officer leaves
Prof Raman Bedi moves on
[01/10/05] Bursary Scheme extended for 2005-6
Meeting has positive outcome
[01/09/05] Training Bursary for Scotland
Successful meeting North of the Border
[01/09/05] Affiliates discuss Buyer's Guide
Product recommendations - DLA examines prospects.
[01/09/05] New Lab Owners' Survey Released
A snapshot of the current state of the industry.
[01/09/05] Taking Stock
Stephen Tidman examines the latest developments.
[01/08/05] DLA Chairman Elect and Chief Executive get questioned in Northern Ireland
Question and Answer session with lab owners.
[01/08/05] Bursary payments for trainees ...to be continued
The ongoing saga of bursary payments.
[01/08/05] Italians 'do the job' for FEPPD
Graham Findlay highlights the main points of the FEPPD General Assembly in Turin.
[01/08/05] Statutory Registration Day
Claire Poole reports on an optimistic event.
[01/06/05] NHS lab payments - “cost-neutral” the way forward?
Graham Cobb offers a new proposal on funding.
[01/06/05] DLA, IDEA and DTA team up for an educated approach to dental technology
A new look at educational materials.
[01/06/05] Proposals that Statement of Conformity be passed on to the Patient
David Smith discusses revision of the Medical Devices Directive.
[01/06/05] Scottish Action Plan for Oral Health excludes Technicians
Another missed opportunity for dentistry in Scotland.
[25/05/05] Radio feature heightens concerns over Options for Change
New contract could mean labs losing more NHS work than first feared.
[01/05/05] Northern Ireland Committee meet in Belfast
Updates on Statutory Registration and Options for Change.
[01/05/05] Northern Ireland Committee find CDO Team driving a hard bargain
Foundation Degree discussed but further finance not forthcoming.
[01/05/05] Dental Technicians Association Ireland AGM 2005
The view from Ireland.
[01/05/05] Clean Sweep for DLA Members at the Probe Awards
Winners announced at industry awards ceremony.
[01/05/05] FEPPD "Futures Day"
Education and Quality Management are discussed.
[01/04/05] Options for Change
DLA Chief Executive meets Deputy Chief Dental Officer.
[01/04/05] Minimum Guidelines for Salary Structure agreed
Productive meeting discusses technicians' salaries.
[01/04/05] Denture repairs under threat?
New contract has unexpected repercussions.
[01/04/05] Distance Learning – a priority for the DLA
Claire Poole examines new initiatives in training.
[01/04/05] DLA activities North of the Border
Issues affecting Scottish laboratories.
[01/04/05] Lancaster Group rides again
Group reconvenes to discuss PCDs.
[01/03/05] Meeting with FGDP
DLA meets FGDP to discuss partnership on training.
[01/03/05] There is no "one size fits all"
Graham Cobb attends a PCT meeting.
[01/03/05] Working together - more than a slogan!
Options for Change means joining forces.
[01/02/05] At last someone is listening
David Smith's meeting with DoH proves encouraging.
[01/02/05] Meeting with Deputy Chief Dental Officer
Claire Poole's view of the DoH meeting.
[01/02/05] Storming first DLA Council Meeting of 2005
DLA Council starts 2005 as we mean to go on.
[01/02/05] Where are we now, where are we going?
An industry overview by Stephen Tidman.
[01/02/05] SQA revalidation of HNC/HND in Scotland
Scottish technicians invited to contribute to consultation.
[01/01/05] Questions in the House
DLA meets Conservatives to discuss 2005 changes.
[01/01/05] Managing Change
DLA 2004 Autumn Conference looks at Options for Change.
[01/01/05] Action Learning
Claire Poole examines the Conference's discussion groups
[01/01/05] Jim Mackie joins the “Four Chairs”
Introducing the new Council member.
[01/01/05] BDA suspends contract discussions
Dentists ’ leaders put discussions on hold.
[01/12/04] DAMAS - with built-in Radar!
During 2004 the number of DAMAS labs has risen
over 10%.
[01/11/04] Dental companies risk overtrading
Overtrading appears to be affecting the industry as 87 significant players chase sales at the expense of profitability.
[01/11/04] Guidelines on Technician Pay Scales
The recommended salary scales for dental technicians published by the DLA are negotiated annually and published in April each year.
[01/10/04] Productivity increases to cause job losses
Increased productivity will lead to 2000 job losses in the UK Dental Equipment & Supplies industry.
[01/10/04] £40m building for Manchester Metropolitan
The University is currently investing £40million in improving the buildings and facilities in the faculty of Science and Engineering.
[01/09/04] BDA runs up £2m debt
The British Dental Association is in financial crisis after running more than £2m into the red. The organisation, which represents 20,000 dentists in the UK, has drawn up emergency plans to cut costs.
[01/09/04] Dentist "mortified" prices were wrong
An Ipswich dentist was "mortified" when
he realised he had been overcharging patients, a court heard.
[01/07/04] Bursaries for dental technicians
A limited budget is now available to stimulate
the training of dental technicians in England. A bursary of £2,000
per student per year is to be granted...
[01/06/04] DTA elects new Council members
At the DTA Annual General Meeting on Saturday
22 May, two new Council members were elected...
[01/06/04] DTS 2004: a look back
A slightly offbeat look at this year's highly successful DTS 2004 show, held at the Telford International Centre.