Latest Blog Posts

• Winning the argument on recall intervals for dental patients

  We have greeted the latest assurances that 24-month dental recall intervals will not be introduced - and that 'high-risk' patients will be seen more frequently than those in good oral health. Robert Donald explains why.

  Blog Date 6 December, 2018

• A career in dental politics in Northern Ireland

  Philip Henderson takes a look back his long career in dental politics and makes a call for others to get involved to help steer the future direction of dentistry.

  Blog Date 6 December, 2018

• Counting the cost of tooth extractions

  Shocking figures showing the number of full mouth clearances of children under 10, have hit the headlines again. BDA Board Chair, Mick Armstrong, says it time for more than just words from Government, and demands more investment in NHS dentistry to help save young patients' teeth.

  Blog Date 4 December, 2018

• Pay uplifts: a new low

  BDA Principal Executive Committee Vice Chair, Eddie Crouch gives his assessment of the news that England will get a 1.68 per cent uplift in their December pay run which should be seen in early January 2019.

  Blog Date 23 November, 2018

• Making sure you are covered: home insurance top tips

  Fairly or not, the insurance industry has a reputation for not paying claims. Our financial services partner, Lloyd & Whyte, offers some useful guidance and tips to help ensure you get the right answer from your Home insurer when you need to claim.

  Blog Date 20 November, 2018

• What’s it like being... a high-street dentist with an interest in cosmetic dentistry? Kunal Desai

  Kunal Desai is a high-street dentist in a busy mixed dental practice in Kent. He tells us about his day.

  Blog Date 19 November, 2018

• Oral cancer: our plan for action

  A patient's story illustrates why regular dental checks are essential in picking up oral cancer at an early stage.

  Blog Date 15 November, 2018

• We need to talk about suicide: BDA Northern Ireland Branch event

  BDA Northern Ireland Branch President, Martin W Curran, gives his personal view on the issue of stress in dentistry, and why he asked a barrister to come and speak at a Branch event about suicide.

  Blog Date 15 November, 2018

• Campaigning for better dental regulation: meeting the GDC in Scotland

  An update on our campaign to ensure dentists in Scotland get regulation that is effective and efficient.

  Blog Date 14 November, 2018

• Dentists' associate agreements: key terms to look out for

  Have you looked closely at your associate contract before signing it? Here's some tips from a BDA adviser on why you should pay attention to the 'small print'.

  Blog Date 12 November, 2018

• What is a 'portfolio career' in dentistry?

  What is a portfolio career in dentistry and why might it be a good option for you? Jonathan Lewney highlights some of the pros and the cons.

  Blog Date 8 November, 2018

• What did you think of the DFT recruitment process?

  What did you think of the DFT recruitment process? YDC member Amaar Hassan wants to hear your views.

  Blog Date 8 November, 2018

• 'Up Close and Medical' event at the BDA Museum

  The BDA Museum hosted 13 medical museums from across London on 27 October, to showcase objects from their collections in a free event, in collaboration with London Museums of Medicine and Health. Here's what happened...

  Blog Date 7 November, 2018

• Improving NHS dentistry: giving dental patients better access and outcomes

  We feel that dentistry is often forgotten when it comes to getting a share of NHS funding, but we've set out to Government why we feel committing more resources to NHS dentistry can massively improve oral (and general) health outcomes for patients.

  Blog Date 5 November, 2018

• Five things dentists need to know about the 2018 Budget

  A summary of the Autumn Budget, with the key issues affecting dentists highlighted.

  Blog Date 1 November, 2018

• What's it like being... a clinical lead in a dental corporate? Allan Matthews

  Allan Matthews is clinical lead in a dental corporate in Scotland. He tells us about his day...

  Blog Date 1 November, 2018

• Sugar: is it a trick or a treat for your teeth?

  We are encouraging dentists and their teams to promote some 'myth busting' oral health messages to help protect children's teeth during this year's Halloween celebrations.

  Blog Date 30 October, 2018

• Do I need a first aider in my dental practice? Top tips to ensure you are covered

  ​As a practice manager or practice owner, health and safety at work is your responsibility and it's a very important one. Here are some questions we frequently get asked and some top tips to help make sure you are covered.

  Blog Date 30 October, 2018

• YDC hacks #2: Keeping an eye on your money

  Some top tips from the BDA's Young Dentist Committee on looking after your finances at work.

  Blog Date 24 October, 2018

• What associates need to know about GDPR

  A guide to GDPR for dental associates - what your responsibilities are under the new law.

  Blog Date 24 October, 2018