The latest news and issues
The industry has never been so newsworthy!
With Statutory Registration, CDTs, PCTs and other crucially important issues currently dominating the headlines, it's important to stay in touch with the latest developments.
This page will feature news items on all these issues as they happen, as well as other interesting snippets from around the industry. For older news items, please visit our archives.
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In addition, DentalLab Journal - the journal of the DLA - is published 10 times a year and each issue is packed with news, views and comment. You can find out more by clicking here.
[01/11/07] Compulsory CPD for all dental care professionals
GDC's Standards Guidance 
[01/11/07] How much more?
Survey from Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health
[01/11/07] The year in perspective
Stephen Tidman looks back
[01/10/07] No registration - no excuses - no job
GDC lays down the law to dental technicians
[01/10/07] Tsars come out
PCTs meet to discuss commissioning, financing and advising on primary care dentistry
[01/10/07] DLA member's nasty hobbit
Curtain call for special crowns
[14/09/07] DLA on TV
Continuing the media campaign to represent dental laboratories on 15th September
[01/09/07] An Inconvenient Truth
Richard Daniels looks at the role of laboratory assistants
[01/09/07] NHS work stabilised at all time low
DLA surveys mark drop in prescribing
[14/08/07] FGDP(UK) Survey Into Training Needs
Have your say on professional training issues!
[01/08/07] GDC Consultation
Your chance to respond to the GDC Consultation for the Guidance on Principles of Management Responsibilities
[01/08/07] Autumn Events
A guide to the Northern Ireland Study Days and the 2007 Scottish Conference
[01/08/07] The Material Passport Scheme
Jonathan Bill reports on a meeting with the MHRA
[01/06/07] Dental Technology Reaches the Grand Committee Room in Parliament
Richard Daniels reports on important discussions
[01/06/07] A World of Wonders!
Frances Szymczak takes a look at the World Symposium on Private Dental Technology and Denturism
[01/06/07] DLA Takes the Stage at BDA Conference
Highlighting essential lab choice issues for dentists
[01/05/07] British Dental Association goes missing
BDA misses key dental talks at the Grand Committee Room at Westminster
[01/05/07] Dental Laboratories hit the headlines!
Full report on the DLA's media campaign
[01/05/07] DLA takes to the Highlands
Report on Scottish meeting
[12/04/07] George Brown College Denturist Programs
A visit to the leading centre of dental education for technicians
[12/04/07] NHS prescribing drops
Stephen Tidman analyses the latest NHS prescribing rates - is Private Dentistry the only option?
[30/03/07] Media Blitz
National radio and newspaper interviews with Richard Daniels reveal the truth about the new Contract
[01/03/07] DLA Steps Up a Political Gear in 2007
Richard Daniels reveals new lobbying strategy
[01/03/07] Colleges and Employers dealt further blow as Bursary faces withdrawal
Shock move casts doubt on educational future
[01/03/07] Europe regulators urged to protect patients
Increasingly mobile workforce requires standards
[01/02/07] How to make friends and influence people
Stephen Tidman looks back and ahead at DLA lobbying activities
[01/02/07] GDC seeks views on CPD for DCPs
Have your say on CPD requirements
[01/02/07] Get involved, urges ADI
Larry Browne invites technicians to participate in the Association of Dental Implantology
[03/01/07] Dental Technicians Forum puts the questions
Discussions with Drs Barry Cockroft (DoH CDO) and Susie Sanderson (Chair BDA Execuntive)
[03/01/07] The Aesthetic Team: BACD Conference report
Ian Taylor describes highlights of the 2006 Conference
[03/01/07] GACD sets up "Fitness to Practise" panel
Rule on conduct, health or performance issues
[01/11/06] Northern Ireland Dental Show is a blast!
Packed day conference in Belfast
[01/11/06] Dental regulator clamps down on unlicensed operators
GDC shows its teeth
[01/11/06] Will Scotland get nothing?
Graham Findlay looks at bursaries