Member Services
The Chief Executive also directly manages the work of the Member Services Directorate.
The directorate has responsibility for all aspects of policy research, analysis and development. It develops strong working relations with external stakeholders to ensure effective, independent and evidence based policies for the Association.
It also has responsibility for development of good practice, appropriate governance arrangements and the management of the Association's decision-making committees through the provision of secretariat services.
The directorate is also responsible for media, public and parliamentary relations.
It also incorporates the BDA’s teams in the devolved national offices.
Business Services
The Business Services Directorate is responsible for the successful operation of the Association.
Richard Shilling
Director
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The directorate is responsible for developing and maintaining the Association's advisory services for members, with reference to UK and European law, NHS and private practice and professional regulations and guidance. It develops and maintains individual support for employed and self-employed members, and development of the Association's quality assurance scheme – BDA Good Practice.
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Head office
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Located in the heart of London’s medical quarter, the
BDA's head office was opened by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1967.
64 Wimpole Street has a variety of facilities for dentist members and non-members, from an extensive members only library, dental museum and a modern venue for meetings and events for
hire.
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BDA Northern Ireland
 Tristen Kelso National Director |
BDA Northern Ireland is led by Tristen Kelso and represents the interests of dentists in Northern Ireland.
BDA Northern Ireland, based at The Mount in Belfast, represents and supports dentists in all branches of dentistry in Northern Ireland. Locally it is recognised by the Department of Health and the Northern Ireland Assembly as having the status and authority to negotiate on behalf of the dental profession.
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BDA Scotland
Charlotte Waite
National Director |
BDA Scotland is led by Charlotte Waite and represents the interests of dentists in Scotland.
Provide guidance to members on remuneration, terms and conditions of service and regulatory matters relating to Scotland, involved in negotiations with the Scottish Government Health Directorates on behalf of the profession and raises awareness and lobbies members of Scottish Parliament on issues related to dentistry.
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BDA Wales
 Caroline Seddon National Director
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BDA Wales is led by National Director Caroline Seddon and represents the interests of dentists in Wales.
BDA Wales, based in Cardiff Bay near to the Senedd Cymru, represents and supports dentists in Wales. The Welsh General Dental Practice Committee and the Welsh Committee for Community Dentistry are recognised by Welsh Government and by the Senedd as having the authority to represent dentists and to negotiate on behalf of the dental profession.
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Elected Officers
Eddie Crouch Chair |
The BDA has just one decision making body:
the board, usually referred to as the PEC.
Our elected officers include the board Chair, Eddie Crouch.
In these capacities the board agrees the strategy, policy and business operational plans for the Association, and holds the Chief Executive and his staff to account for their implementation. |