Our new Deputy Chair, Peter Crooks reflects on the vast potential of his new role and what he hopes to achieve while in post.
Blog Date 5 November, 2020
Leah Farrell looks at the survey responses from LDC representatives on whether they are succeeding in getting younger dentists interested in dental politics and representative roles. She feels the responses are encouraging, and says the LDC Agenda Committee will continue to work on supporting younger dentists to take part.
Blog Date 9 October, 2019
Leah Farrell calls on LDCs to add their voice to the new inquiry into NHS dentistry by responding to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee.
Blog Date 22 August, 2019
If so that’s great but if not why not take part in next year’s LDC Conference, and tell us what you’d like to see help make some positive changes.
Blog Date 11 July, 2019
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
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.
Nick Stolls explains what a Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee is, how he has used it to get NHS dentistry's issues heard, and he encourages other LDCs to get involved in their HOSC.
Blog Date 12 April, 2019
Why we are pushing for action from Government on NHS dentistry after access issues continue
Blog Date 6 February, 2019
Your new representative for Northern Ireland on the BDA's board, Peter Crooks, tells us about his journey in dental politics and why he believes all dentists need to get involved.
Blog Date 29 January, 2019
An update from our Public Affairs Adviser Anna Wojnilko on the APPG for Dentistry and Oral Health Christmas reception in the House of Commons
Blog Date 20 December, 2018
We travelled to Liverpool and Birmingham to make the case for dentistry at the Labour and Conservative party conferences
Blog Date 17 October, 2018
Young Dentist Committee member, Hamzah Ahmed tells us what he gets out of being involved with the BDA.
Blog Date 15 October, 2018
The Irish Sea did not pose a hurdle in the journey to LDC Conference 2018 in Belfast, and it was great to see a lot more younger members of the profession in attendance this year.
Blog Date 13 September, 2018
An update on the issues facing the Universities Superannuation Scheme's financial difficulties and how this might impact on dentists working in universities signed-up to this pension scheme.
Blog Date 8 August, 2018
Tom Bysouth explains why we need your help to make the case to Welsh Government that maintaining the status quo for dentistry is not enough.
Blog Date 7 August, 2018
We know that smoking is one of the main causes of oral cancer, so it is deeply concerning that in Scotland there was a 40% drop in GP prescriptions for smoking cessation products between 2005-06 and 2016-17.
Blog Date 30 July, 2018
Why young dentists should be interested in the news that the HPV vaccine will now be offered to boys, as well as girls, to help prevent cases of oral and oropharngeal cancer.
Blog Date 25 July, 2018
Former President, Peter Dyer, talks about his year in office and what he learnt listening to visionary dentists predicting the future of the profession, as well as finding out that the issues facing UK dentistry are similar to those being faced in other countries.
Blog Date 8 June, 2018
Find out what happened at the first ever Welsh Dental Symposium, which brought people together working across dentistry in Wales to discuss tackling the issues faced in ensuring good oral health for everyone.
Blog Date 19 April, 2018
