BDA elections

Thinking about how you can make a meaningful impact in dentistry? The BDA elections are your chance to shape the future of the profession by standing or voting.

Your vote helps choose leaders who not only set policies and strategies but also advocate for the interests of colleagues nationwide. If you choose to stand, you could serve on the board, help shape policy in one of our diverse committees, or contribute to your country council.

Together, we define the future of dentistry.

 

BDA board elections 2025

Five seats on the BDA’s board are now up for election, with new representatives taking their seats in January 2026.

The board has overall responsibility for the control and direction of the policy and affairs of the BDA and its members are the directors of the Association. It does not however negotiate directly with the NHS regarding contracts and pay, this is undertaken by standing committees.

You can find out more about the board and being a member in our board FAQs.

The seats available are:

• England

• East Midlands and Central (one seat)

• London (one seat)

• South East (one seat)

• Scotland

• UK wide.

Nominations

All full BDA members (not students) are eligible to nominate themselves for a seat if they have been a member since 26 September 2024.

You can nominate yourself for the relevant regional seat, and/or for the UK wide seat.

Timetable

26 September: Nominations open

27 October: Nominations close

November-December: Ballot mailings begin approximately three weeks after the close of nominations with results declared in December.

1 January: Successful candidates commence their three-year term.