15 months membership for the price of 12

Major changes to NHS dentistry are coming to England and Wales. Whether you're a practice owner or associate, we're here to help you navigate them.

For a limited time, join as an Essential member, and get 15 months for the price of 12, three extra months of expert advice and support at no additional cost.

How to claim

Register to our site and join as an Essential member (or head straight to My BDA if you're already registered)
Enter promo code ENG26 or WALES at the Direct Debit stage
Enjoy 15 months for the price of 12.

Prefer to join by phone?

Call 020 7563 4550 and quote ENG26 or WALES.

Offer terms and conditions

Get three months free when joining as an Essential (ordinary) member (15 months for the price of 12)
This offer is not applicable to any other membership package
Available to GDC-registered dentists only
The membership payment will be collected exactly three months from the date of joining
The minimum membership period is 15 months (three months free membership + 12 months at the Essential rate), subject to the usual cooling off period
The renewal will be 15 months after the join date
The offer code can be used online or on the phone
Direct Debit is accepted via the website but other payment options are available when calling.

Further information around BDA membership T&Cs and fees can be found via the links below:

BDA Essential membership at a glance

With BDA membership you gain the advice and learning that support you every day in practice, throughout your career. At the same time, every member contributes to strengthening the profession as a whole.

Essential

Advice

Expert online advice on everything from NHS contracts and tendering to associateships and employment law

Associate contract reviews

Useful downloads: Template associate agreements and our popular UDA value checker

Access to a 24/7 emotional support service and counselling when you need it

Mediation for associateship disputes between members

Learning

270 hours of CPD including core CPD available on-demand

Keep up to date with dentistry’s #1 journal, the British Dental Journal and BDJ Portfolio

Earn, track and manage your CPD with our CPD hub

Free weekly webinars, live and on-demand

Generous discounts on clinical and business events and training

Access to Europe's largest dental library

Representation

The support of your trade union

Looking for additional support?

Our Extra and Expert tiers unlocks 1-2-1 bespoke advice, additional templates for download, and access to BDA Indemnity.

BDA Essential membership at a glance

With BDA membership you gain the advice and learning that support you every day in practice, throughout your career. At the same time, every member contributes to strengthening the profession as a whole.

Advice	Essential
Expert online advice on everything from NHS contracts and tendering to associateships and employment law
Associate contract reviews
Useful downloads: Template associate agreements and our popular UDA value checker
Access to a 24/7 emotional support service and counselling when you need it
Mediation for associateship disputes between members
Learning
270 hours of CPD including core CPD available on-demand
Keep up to date with dentistry’s #1 journal, the British Dental Journal and BDJ Portfolio
Free weekly webinars live and on-demand
Earn, track and manage your CPD with our CPD hub
Generous discounts on clinical and business events and training
Access to Europe's largest dental library
Representation
The support of your trade union

Looking for additional support?

Our Extra and Expert tiers unlocks 1-2-1 bespoke advice, additional templates for download, and access to BDA Indemnity.

BDA member exclusive

UDA contract changes in England: Information and advice

From 1 April 2026, the NHS contract in England will change in a number of areas from urgent care to complex care, and prevention to quality improvement. We will be supporting our members every step of the way.

Find out more

BDA member exclusive

Contract reform in Wales: Information and advice

The Welsh Government’s proposed model GDS contract will have real implications for every dentist and every patient in Wales. We will continue to provide information and guidance to members as and when more information is provided from Welsh Government.

Learn more