Latest Blog Posts

• From Portsmouth to Aberystwyth: a failed contract in action

  Reading the news that three NHS practices in Portsmouth are to close, Tom Bysouth, Chair of the Welsh General Dental Practice Committee, considers that the case for ensuring better access in Wales, is ever more urgent.

  Blog Date 19 June, 2019

• Portsmouth: The city without NHS Dentistry

  Eddie Crouch, Vice-Chair of the BDA's Principal Executive Committee, tells ITV Meridian why we need solutions from the NHS and Department of Health on the NHS dental contract, following the news that three NHS practices in Portsmouth are to close.

  Blog Date 18 June, 2019

• Why its vital that young dentists voices get heard: Nominate yourself for the YDC

  We are now seeking a new representative to fill a vacant seat on the Young Dentists Committee (YDC) and I hope you will consider stepping up and joining us.

  Blog Date 14 June, 2019

• LDC Conference 2019: a diversity of people and opinion

  It was great to see such a diversity of people and opinions at this year's LDC Conference in Birmingham, and I'd like to thank all those who attended and took part in the debates.

  Blog Date 14 June, 2019

• London steps up to safeguard children's oral health

  ​London is stepping up has and set out some ground-breaking recommendations to safeguard children's teeth, and we are really pleased to have played a part in, helping to guide the London Assembly's new plan.

  Blog Date 13 June, 2019

• What is the difference between occurrence-based indemnity and claims-made indemnity – and does it matter?

  Choosing the wrong option can leave a practitioner potentially seriously out of pocket. Reading the small print may be tedious but asking these three questions about your indemnity product is crucial.

  Blog Date 12 June, 2019

• Should you let someone else use your toothbrush? A potted history of toothbrushing

  I was delighted to take part in an episode of the BBC's programme the 'Origin of Stuff' with Katy Brand, looking at the evolution of toothbrushing through history and to help highlight the importance of regular brushing to look after your teeth.

  Blog Date 7 June, 2019

• Combating antibiotic resistance: celebrating successful collaboration in dentistry

  Getting the issue of AMR in dentistry taken seriously has been a long journey. Although antibiotic prescribing in dentistry is small compared to some other healthcare sectors, we are still prescribing around 3 million courses of antibiotics every year on the NHS in England.

  Blog Date 6 June, 2019

• Building on momentum: dental contract reform in Wales

  We're pleased that Assembly Members from across the parties have taken on board our issues and raised them in a new report published by the Welsh Assembly’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on the future for NHS dental services across Wales.

  Blog Date 4 June, 2019

• What can we do to make dentistry more sustainable?

  Is sustainability an issue for dentistry? Find out what you can do as a dentist to be more sustainable in your dental practice.

  Blog Date 4 June, 2019

• Volunteering for the BDA Museum: Olivia Gambold

  I began volunteering at the British Dental Association museum in January of 2019, whilst hunting for my first permanent job in the heritage sector, after completing my MA.

  Blog Date 3 June, 2019

• Probing Stress in Dentistry project: helping you, helping others

  ​During my BDA Presidential year, I am taking "A long, happy, healthy career" as my theme. This will give me the unique opportunity to continue this collaborative work on a national stage, so everyone involved in regulating, commissioning, and representing dentists, puts good mental health at the centre of all they do and say.

  Blog Date 3 June, 2019

• The International Health Service: Dentistry in the Honduran jungle

  Shyam Karia explains why he decided to volunteer for a project in Honduras and tells us about the highs and lows of treating patients overseas. Could you do it too?

  Blog Date 30 May, 2019

• BDA South West YDG Conference 2019 highlights

  Over 100 dentists from the South West gathered in Bristol for the annual BDA South West Conference in February run by the BDA South West Young Dentist Group.

  Blog Date 23 May, 2019

• What’s it like being a... digital dentist? Tashfeen Kholasi

  Tashfeen Kholasi is the Clinical Lead for Digital Dentistry at NHSX, and is passionate about using technology to enable a better patient experience. She tells us about her day…

  Blog Date 20 May, 2019

• Highlighting the scandal of dental patient fines

  ​I was delighted to see the BBC covering our story highlighting the National Audit Office's investigation in to dental patient fines, and their evidence showing that 1.7million people have had their fines overturned, due to a heavy-handed approach by the Business Services Authority (BSA).

  Blog Date 14 May, 2019

• Celebrating the life of Eric Cooper: Colditz dentist and hospital dentist

  Peter Dyer celebrates the life of an 'unsung hero' of dentistry, Eric Cooper - who served as a dentist in Colditz, and went on to have a long and well-respected career in hospital dentistry. We celebrate his life in our latest temporary BDA Museum exhibition through some of the objects from his family's collection.

  Blog Date 2 May, 2019

• Can we reduce antibiotic prescribing in dentistry?

  Susie Sanderson explains why facing up to the threat of antibiotic resistance is important for dentistry and highlights what dentists need to be able to prescribe appropriately.

  Blog Date 2 May, 2019

• Oral cancer: why early detection is key

  A personal testimony from MSP Mark McDonald on why he supports BDA Scotland's position on annual dental check-ups.

  Blog Date 30 April, 2019

• Whats it like being a... foundation dentist working in a community setting? Shyam Karia

  ​Shyam Karia is a foundation dentist (FD) working in a community setting in Bedford. He tells us about his day…

  Blog Date 29 April, 2019