Securing the future of dental technicians: attracting, developing and retaining the workforce
09 Oct 2026
Dental Care Professionals' Hub
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Learning Content
This panel explores the changing role and visibility of dental technicians, from education and apprenticeships to mentoring, career development and laboratory ownership. Speakers will discuss collaboration, clinical progression, professional communities and how the profession can attract, support and retain talent while becoming more integrated within the wider dental team.
Aims
To identify routes into dental technology - To recognise the value of mentoring and lifelong development - To understand opportunities for progression and collaboration, and consider how technicians can become more visible and integrated within the wider dental team.
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