'CPD' Blog Posts

• BDA Scottish Dental Conference 2019: updates from the world of clinical dentistry

  If you missed it, here are some of the highlights from our Scottish Dental Conference and Exhibition in September.

  Blog Date 15 October, 2019

• Has the GDC finally turned a corner? Annual Retention Fee reduced by a quarter

  The reduction in the GDC's Annual Retention Fee is welcome news, but our regulator still has a way to go in rebuilding the confidence of the dental profession, says Mick Armstrong.

  Blog Date 8 October, 2019

• Too scared to do your job? The challenges facing younger dentists today

  It’s a well-known fact that many patients still fear their dentist. What is perhaps less well known amongst the general public is just how scared many newly-qualified dentists feel about treating their patients, for fear of receiving complaints and the nightmare of ending up in front of an FTP hearing.

  Blog Date 24 July, 2019

• Got a passion for writing about dentistry? The BDEWF can help...

  Are you interested in developing your writing skills and getting your work into dental publications? Then the British Dental Editors and Writers Forum is for you.

  Blog Date 4 July, 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

• YDC hacks #4: Getting ahead in dentistry

  You've recently qualified and you've got big plans for your future career. You don't have to do it all alone, here are some top tips from our Young Dentists Committee on getting ahead.

  Blog Date 23 January, 2019

• Do you believe in dentistry? BDA Northern Ireland 2018

  Roz McMullan takes a look back at the work of BDA Northern Ireland during 2018. She tells us why she believes dentistry is an important part of healthcare, and needs to be recognised as such.

  Blog Date 18 December, 2018

• YDC hacks #3: Making eCPD simple

  Some top tips from the BDA's Young Dentist Committee on making eCPD simple.

  Blog Date 13 December, 2018

• Are you prepared for a medical emergency in your dental practice?

  Practice Management Consultant Harriet Purdie shares some tips for helping ensure your practice is ready to deal with medical emergencies.

  Blog Date 11 December, 2018