History and Background
- The association began as the Dental Technicians Education and Training Advisory Board (DTETAB) established by the General Dental Council (GDC).
- DTETAB reviewed and made recommendations about dental technicians' education and training, as well as the suitability of the training for providing dental services.
- DTETAB maintained a Voluntary Register of Dental Technicians, which served as the precursor to the GDC statutory register.
- In 1986, the inaugural meeting of the Board took place, chaired by Margaret Seward.
- DTETAB became an independent professional body in 1989 with Colin Lee as chairman.
Offices and Contact
- The DTA headquarters is located at PO Box 1318, Cheltenham GL50 9EA.
- Rebecca Kinahan is the Operations Co-ordinator responsible for managing the Associations office.
- Rebecca Kinahan also serves as the first point of contact for members.
Council Members
- Delroy Reeves is the president of the DTA council.
- Dominika Krowiarz is the deputy president.
- Tony Griffin holds the position of treasurer.
- Other council members include Robert Leggett, Joanne Stevenson, Irina Greidane, Patricia MacRory, Barry Tivey, David Etchells, and David Caufield.
Vision and Objectives
Vision:
- Advance standards within dental technology for the benefit of the oral healthcare of the United Kingdom.
- Provide advice, guidance, and support to members.
- Raise awareness and promote an exchange of views on key issues affecting the dental profession.
Key Objectives:
- Develop and support members and the dental technology profession.
- Encourage and promote education, including CPD.
- Forge links with other organizations.
- Promote views to relevant external organizations.
- Adopt and share best practice.
Overall Purpose and Role
- The Dental Technologists Association (DTA) is an independent professional body that aims to advance standards within dental technology in the UK.
- It was established by the General Dental Council and has a history dating back to the Dental Technicians Education and Training Advisory Board.
- The DTA provides support, advice, and guidance to its members and promotes education and best practices in the dental technology profession.
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The Dental Technologists Association (DTA) is the professional body representing dental technicians in the United Kingdom.
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| Abbreviation | DTA |
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| Established | 1989 |
| Type | professional association |
| Headquarters | PO Box 1318,Cheltenham, GL50 9EA |
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Membership (2020) | 1500 |
President | Delroy Reeves |
Deputy President | Dominika Krowiarz |
Treasurer | Tony Griffin MBE |
Operations Coordinator | Rebecca Kinahan |
| Website | www.dta-uk.org |
