About us

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The coronavirus pandemic is dominating all of our lives at the moment. We are doing what we can to support members in reducing disruption and impact. On these pages, we will seek to keep you updated and let you know what we are doing to help you.

What do we do?

We are the voice of dentists and dental students in the UK and have been protecting dentists since 1880. As a trade union and professional body, we represent all fields of dentistry including general practice, community dental services, the armed forces, hospitals, academia, public health and research. We promote their interests and provide our members with the support and services they need to succeed.

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Honours and awards

Our honours and awards are designed to acknowledge the unsung heroes of our profession; those who have upheld and improved the standards of dentistry.