Graduate membership offer

If you are in your final year before graduation, or have recently graduated, you can join on our graduate membership rate, with all the benefits of Essential membership, for just 54p a day.

New and existing members are eligible for this graduate offer.

Expert advice

Whenever you need support, you can access expert advice on everything from associate contracts to tax. Written by solicitors, barristers and HR experts who understand dentistry, our guidance is tailored to the profession.

If issues arise, we can also help with mediation for associateship disputes between members, helping you avoid costly adversarial litigation.

Associate contract checking

We’ll check your associate contract to ensure it is appropriate and legally sound. A service that could otherwise cost around £1,000 privately.

In the CDS?

Find out more about the CDS support available to members.

Learning and development

Joining as a member gets you access to 270 hours of CPD, helping you demonstrate your commitment to professionalism.

You can also:

• Earn 26 hours of GDC-recommended CPD at a time and place that suits you
• Access the BDJ portfolio, with 70 hours of CPD each year
• Use Europe’s largest dental library
• Track and manage your learning through our CPD hub.

Prefer learning in person? Members receive discounts on training days, seminars, workshops, conferences and webinars through our courses and events programme.

You can also connect with colleagues through local branch and section events.

Keep up to date

Receive the British Dental Journal (BDJ) twice a month, plus BDJ In Practice and regular newsletters to stay informed about developments in dentistry across the UK.

Looking after the people that matter

Members and their dependants can access confidential emotional support and counselling through Health Assured, available 24/7, 365 days a year.

The support of your trade union

We represent dentistry to governments and the regulator. By being part of the BDA, you help strengthen the profession’s voice.

For £17.50 per month

To claim the graduate membership offer, email [email protected] or call 020 7563 4550.