Branches and sections

The Chair, with the help from the Committee, comes up with the ideas, content and speaker suggestions for the Branch/Section event programme for the year and chairs all meetings. Sections don’t have Presidents so the Chair of a Section will usually fill this role locally.

The Secretary is responsible for maintaining copies of Branch/Section rules and AGM papers, arranging educational lectures, social events and committee meetings including booking venues, liaising with speakers and the Local Services Team.

The Treasurer looks after the Branch/Section bank account, pays speakers and venues, and ensures an accurate record of the income and expenditure for the Branch/Section is kept. Section Treasurers also prepare and send copies of the accounts/reports to the Branch Treasurer when required.

The role of the Young Dentist Representative provides a unique opportunity to network, share and discuss topics with other colleagues within the Branch, including other young dentists and those with many years of experience, and help to shape the education programme for the Branch/Section to appeal to younger dentists.

General committee members help with new ideas, attend committee meetings, and are part of the decision-making team for the Branch/Section. As part of the local team, they also help at CPD events when required.

Additional committee roles may include Sponsorship Secretary, Meetings Secretary, Social Secretary, Social Media Secretary, or Membership Secretary.

Please note that all Committee members and those holding the role of Chair, Secretary, Treasurer or Young Dentist Representative need to be a BDA member.

To receive information on area meetings contact us or find out what roles are currently available in our branches and sections below.