The BDA develops policy on a number of topics. These policy positions are produced in a number of ways including through paper-based surveys, focus groups, work with expert reference groups and with our representative committee.

Dental Futures - Forward to 2020.

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Research Unit

The BDA research unit conducts research and evaluation activities on behalf of the Association.  These will include omnibus and specific postal surveys, evaluations of seminars, conferences and specific BDA services and products and focus groups.  The unit conducts research about specific areas of dental policy, including an evaluation of the first year of the contract in England and Wales, surveys of students and young dentists and 'country' specific surveys to inform policy development and representative activity.  For further information please contact Esther Banbury.

Consultation documents

The BDA responds to a wide variety of consultation documents every year. Click on one of the titles on the menu for further information about the topic or to see the documents we have worked on.

Campaigns

The BDA gets involved in a number of campaigns every year. Click on the menu to find out what we are currently working on.