BRITISH DENTAL ASSOCIATION

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We are the voice of dentists and dental students in the UK. We bring dentists together, support our members through advice and education, and represent their interests.

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Learn, connect, and be inspired as part of London’s dental community

Inspiring speakers and fresh networking opportunities will bring the London dental community together from this autumn through to spring 2027.

Northern Ireland: RQIA sets out ‘risk-assessment’ approach to air ventilation requirements

The RQIA adopts a more proportionate approach to dental practices.

England: Austerity pay awards will fuel exodus from NHS

Government plans for an upper limit of 2.4% on pay awards represent a clear failure to confront the pressures fuelling the exodus of dentists away from NHS care.

Northern Ireland: GDS payment reform update

The true cost to deliver care must be the starting point for payment reform.

Scotland: Pay award announced for NHS General Dental Practitioners

The clock is ticking on NHS dentistry

Party conference season is a unique opportunity to make the case directly to politicians from across the political spectrum. 

Flying the flag for private dentistry

The reality behind the Which? investigation into private complaints.

Action required following MHRA notice on Schiller FRED easy defibrillator batteries

Practices are advised to check batteries used in Schiller FRED easy defibrillators after a fault found in an affected batch could render the device unusable.

Northern Ireland: Scale of funding gap sinking Health Service dentistry confirmed

Read the newly published Cost-of-Service Report, and the next steps.

An exodus still in motion: 2/3 of dentists still plan to cut NHS work

Presenting your evidence to a new government.

Did you become self-employed in the previous financial year?

Act now to make sure you stay ahead of HMRC’s filing requirements.

Dental academia: Can we train the next generation of dentists?

Government told to safeguard the future of dental training and the NHS dental workforce.

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BDA IN LONDON

Where London's dental community comes together

Join us for a new programme of evening events where you'll hear from leading voices in dentistry, then meet and mingle with colleagues from across the capital. Dental students go free and members save £20, paying just £15 a ticket.

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More Profit from Every Aligner Case

High-quality clear aligners with specialist support, so you can deliver confident, predictable results.

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Downloads for your dental practice

Expert members have access to our popular library of audits, checklists, and templates - giving you a head start in running a safe, compliant and successful practice.

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1-2-1 advice for Extra and Expert members

As an Extra or Expert member, you can rely on unlimited, one-to-one support from our industry experts whenever you need it. Whether you need quick guidance or in-depth support, our expert advisors are here to help.

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Built for Everyday Clinical Decisions

A restorative portfolio built to support predictable workflows and everyday clinical confidence. From caries detection and bonding to adhesive cementation and restoration, each material has a clear role to play.

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Learning and development

Event - Wednesday 11 November (Online)

Alveolar ridge preservation for pontic site development and implant placement

Unique hands-on at home alveolar ridge preservation workshop

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Blogs in focus

Blog6 days ago

Cyber security insurance: What it means and how to protect your practice

Every dental practice relies on data, making cyber security a vital part of running a practice today. Find out why it matters and the two practical steps every BDA member should take.

BlogWednesday 14 Oct 2026

Fighting for fair funding: Our priorities for this year’s contract uplift negotiations

Ahead of the next round of negotiations with the Welsh Government on the 2026-7 General Dental Services (GDS) contract uplift, we want you to know exactly what we are fighting for.

BlogFriday 9 Oct 2026

Supporting modern dental careers: Why the NHS payment changes matter

Malaaika Al-Koky, Young Dentists Committee vice chair, on how the recent changes to NHS parental leave and sickness pay improve access to vital support.

BlogWednesday 16 Sep 2026

Professional boundaries and preventing harassment in dental practices

As workplace expectations continue to evolve, Vanessa Pirga covers why it is important that everyone working in the dental practice understands where professional boundaries lie.

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