1. BC’s professional association for dental technicians & dental technology

2. 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.

3. Dentaltechniciansofbc.com Fiduciary responsibility
Currently eight-member Board of Directors
Fiduciary responsibility
Sustain the provisions of our bylaws
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4. benefits
Professional development- discounts on continuing education courses, free access to PDC and DTABC Lab Expo- our annual conference
Networking opportunities- strengthen 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 Expanded Scope of Practice will include the taking of the impressions and other intraoral procedures that have not been part of the current scope.
The ability to perform the additional restricted activity of “fitting” dental appliances
If approved the College proposal will allow denturists and hygienists to prescribe appliances
The expanded Scope of Practice for Dental Technicians will be voluntary, subject to appropriate training.

8. DTABC PDC Partnership Fourth year of partnership
New Lab Expo features a product showcase
36 Exhibitors
Continuing Education
Free for DTABC members during early bird
Provide relevant courses and more focus on Dentist and RDT synergy

9. outlook Move forward with Expanded SOP
Build and expand program with PDC
New on-line education programs in light of new SOP
Continue to improve Dental Technology Today Magazine
Pricing/reference guide
Revise DTABC bylaws relative to new Society Act

10. thank you