Below is a list of commercial courses for dental technicians supplied by the Dental Technologists Association (DTA). For information on a career as a dental technician see the DTA's website at www.dta-uk.org or telephone 0870 243 0753.

Bracon Bracon has a fully functional training laboratory and is able to offer in-house courses on different systems and techniques. 27 July 2007 Sticktech Practical – Etchingham 26 September 2007 Sticktech Practical – Birmingham Dental Hospital 14 November 2007 Sticktech Practical – Etchingham For further details telephone Judy Mitchell on 01580 817000.

DBG CPR update courses for your workplace (two hours of verifiable CPD) Infection Control courses for your workplace (two hours of verifiable CPD) Radiography Update course (six hours of verifiable CPD) For full details telephone 0845 0066112.

IDEA – International Dental Education Academy For further information see www.the-idea-centre.com .

Independent seminars For full details of courses available telephone 0800 371652, email seminars@fmc.co.uk or see www.independentseminars.com .

Ivoclar Vivadent For further details telephone the Course Administrator on 0116 284 7887.

Nobel Biocare For further information telephone 01895 452912 or see www.nobelbiocare.com .

Osteo-Ti For further information telephone 01481 241117 or email osteo-ti@guernsey.netwww.osteoti.com.

Panadent For further information telephone 01689 881788.

Prestige Offers courses/presentations on an individual basis on required topics within your own surgery or laboratory environment. For further details and to join the mailing list telephone 01274 721 567 or email info@prestige-dental.co.uk.

Skillbond For further details telephone Vincent Purkiss on 01494 448474 or email courses@skillbond.com.

Schottlander For further details telephone the Course Administrator on 01462 704633.

Talladium For further information telephone Gary Marshall on 01580 817001 or email sales@bracon.co.uk.