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IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by the BDA's Overseas-Qualified Dentists Group

Introducing our new CPD evening lecture series for overseas-qualified dentists

We’re delighted to launch a new series of evening events designed specifically for dentists who qualified outside the UK and are now practising - or planning to practise - here. Running monthly from September 2025 to April 2026, each session offers a free CPD lecture for BDA members*, alongside valuable networking opportunities.

What to expect

  • Eight monthly CPD lectures delivered by expert speakers
  • 12 hours of enhanced CPD - add all eight events to your Personal Development Plan (PDP) and meet your annual CPD requirements with confidence
  • Access to our dedicated community group for overseas-qualified dentists working in the UK
  • Opportunities to connect with fellow dentists, BDA advisers, and key external experts.

Why attend?

  • Stay up to date with your professional and personal development
  • Build your UK dental network in a supportive, welcoming environment
  • Get answers to the questions that matter most to you - from peers who’ve been in your shoes
  • Gain practical insights and guidance to help you thrive in your UK dental career.

It’s not just what you know - it’s who you know. Join our growing community and begin your professional journey in the UK with confidence, support, and expert guidance.

*  Prices are free for BDA members or £50 per event for non-members. If you are not registered as a dentist with the GDC yet, you can take advantage of our Affiliate membership – at just £33 a year – enabling you to attend all eight events for free.

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Working towards GDC registration?

Become an Essential Affiliate member for just £33 for the year and attend these eight evening lectures for free, saving you £400!

Already GDC registered?

Become an Essential member and join our community of overseas-qualified dentists beginning their professional journey with us.

Or call / email our Membership team for help - 020 7563 4550 / [email protected] 

Meet your expert speakers

Len D'Cruz Head of Indemnity, British Dental Association
Mariya Dolhova Dental Therapist, UK and Paediatric Dentist, Ukraine
James Goldman Associate Director of Advisory Services, British Dental Association
Neda Hussaini Nasab Associate Dentist, Bromley and Restorative Clinical Teacher, Kings College London
Tom King Head of Policy and Research, British Dental Association
Clare Lawrence Dento-Legal Adviser, British Dental Association
Phil McEvoy Head of Pensions, British Dental Association
Victoria Michell Head of NHS and Business, British Dental Association
Raj Rattan MBE Dental Director, Dental Protection
Anwar Tappuni Academic Lead for Oral Medicine, Barts and the London
Bindiya Thakrar Dento-Legal Adviser, British Dental Association
Alex Watson Stakeholder and Communications Manager, General Dental Council

Full programme

Thursday 25 September 2025 - Understand the structure of dentistry in the UK and what it is like to work in general practice

Thursday 23 October 2025 - NHS frameworks, rules and regulations – what you need to know to work successfully within these constraints

Thursday 20 November 2025 - An essential guide to the GDC and working in a regulated profession

Tuesday 9 December 2025 - Navigating employment contracts to help you make informed decisions AND An essential guide to NHS pensions – “What’s in it for me?”

Thursday 29 January 2026 - Getting the best out of working in your practice within the UK legal framework

Thursday 26 February 2026 - What is indemnity cover and why do you need it in the UK?

Thursday 26 March 2026 - Before and after the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) – why is communication so important?

Thursday 23 April 2026 - Considering your options - What’s next?

If you are only interested in attending some of the events, then please click on the links above to book individual events.

More information

Hallam Conference Centre, 44 Hallam Street, London W1W 6JJ

Warren Suite and Oxford Suite, Third Floor

 

By bus
There are many buses stopping within a few minutes walk of Hallam Street, including numbers: 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 25, 88, 94, 137, 159, 189, 453 and C2.

By rail
Marylebone, Euston and Kings Cross St Pancras Stations are all within 10 minutes taxi rides or alternatively 15 minutes by Underground. Paddington Station (which has a direct link to Heathrow every 15 minutes) is 20 minutes walk or 10 minutes in a taxi.

By underground

The nearest stations are Great Portland Street and Oxford Circus

Great Portland Street
Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan – 5 minutes walk

Leave the station, walk South down Great Portland Street. At the traffic lights, cross over the street and continue down the road. Turn right into Devonshire Street and immediately left into Hallam Street at The Masons Arms. Continue down the road, cross Weymouth Street and walk down the road, you will then shortly arrive at 44 Hallam Street.

Oxford Circus
Bakerloo, Central, Victoria – 5 minutes walk

Leave the Tube using Exit 4, which will bring you out on the North side of Oxford Street by Ikea. Walk North away from Oxford Circus with Ikea on your left. The road starts to curve round to the left as Regent St becomes Langham Place. Cross the street at the zebra crossing and walk towards the BBC’s main entrance. Just before the entrance turn right and then left up to 44 Hallam Street.

By car
To plan your journey by car visit The AA’s Route Planner and enter the venue's postcode: W1W 6JJ. Please note that this events venue is within the Congestion Charge Zone and Ultra Low Emission Zone.

There is on-street parking nearby, see: Parking in Westminster for more information. The nearest NCP car park is at 6-7 Weymouth Mews.

Venue map

Timings

18:15/30 Registration, refreshments, networking and exhibition time 

19:00 Lecture/s

20:30 Networking

21:00 Ends