1. BC’s professional association for registered dental technicians
Annual General Meeting
May 28, 2016

2. Agenda Call to order and introductions Approval of the Agenda
President’s address
Approval of minutes of 2015 AGM
Finance
Board Report
New Business / Special Resolution
Other Items
Next Meeting
Adjournment

3. Vision We are leaders in Dental Technology
Mission
The DTABC is the professional voice of dental technology and is committed to delivering excellence in education and providing relevant benefits.

4. benefits
Professional development- discounts on continuing education courses, free access to PDC and DTABC annual conference
Networking opportunities- deepen existing business relationships and make new contacts
Advocacy and public awareness- DTABC can effectively organize campaigns to raise our profile and lobby government on your behalf
Build a national presence – ADTO partnership
Volunteer and leadership opportunities- participate in the governance process of the DTABC

5. Benefits cont’d
Best possible & competitive professional liability insurance
Competitive pricing on group insurance for extended health and business
Dental Technology Today and Spectrum
Career opportunities – DTABC job ads and classifieds

6. College Liaison Committee
The DTABC and our College are working in partnership with the Denturists and the Dental Hygienists to submit a joint proposal to government for an expanded Scope of Practice for all three professions.
The proposal will be complete by mid- June and will be subject to stakeholder consultations during the summer.
It will be presented collectively to government in late summer to take advantage of a window of opportunity in
the fall.
The expanded Scope of Practice for Dental Technicians will be
voluntary, subject to appropriate training.

7. DTABC PDC Partnership Third year of partnership
28 Exhibitors participated
300 delegates attended
Continuing Education
Free for DTABC members
Provide relevant courses and more focus on Dentist and RDT synergy

9. Stakeholder Relations
Goal
To strengthen the DTABC’s position and influence with key industry stakeholders

10. Stakeholder Relations
Objectives
To encourage ongoing cooperation with our industry partners
To foster understanding and acceptance of the DTABC
To better understand our partners’ issues and needs
To promote membership in the Association

11. outlook Move forward with Expanded SOP
Build and expand program with PDC
New on-line education programs
Continue to improve Dental Technology Today Magazine
Fee Guide

12. Discussion
What one thing would you like to change in the dental technology profession?

13. thank you