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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.

Scotland: Government plans require forensic scrutiny

Programme for Government light on detail and ambition.

Northern Ireland: Urgent update sought on DDRB implementation

We have requested an urgent update on progress being made to implement this year’s pay award and associated recommendations in a joint letter from BDA NI Chairs to Health Minister Robbie Butler.

Scotland: Publication of updated Transmission Based Precautions guidance within the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual

Updated guidance published affecting all NHS, primary care services and care homes for adults and older people across Scotland.

England: A new minister must face down old problems

James Frith needs to show real urgency and ambition.

Facts over myths: tackling migration and the crisis in dentistry

Correcting the record on the claims made by Restore’s Rupert Lowe.

England: A chance to streamline record keeping in your practice

NHS England’s new standard operating procedures (SOPs) may support clinicians to adopt a more proportionate and efficient system of recording clinical treatments.

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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

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.

BlogWednesday 16 Sep 2026

England and Wales: Where do practice owners stand regarding vicarious liability?

Len D'Cruz, Head of BDA Indemnity, on the landmark ruling showing that practice owners can be held liable for negligent NHS treatment provided by their associates.

BlogThursday 3 Sep 2026

The value of Foundation Training

A year of Foundation Training allows you to build your skills, without worrying about financial risks, while surrounded by professionals that can provide support and reassurance.

BlogThursday 20 Aug 2026

Northern Ireland: Momentum on payment reform must be maintained

Tristen Kelso, BDA Northern Ireland Director, on why the new minister must follow through on Cost-of-Service findings with urgency.

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