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Black Lives Matter: Our commitment, our plan
The British Dental Association has set out its commitment to tackle racism and discrimination at all levels in dentistry, following international outcry initiated by the death of George Floyd in May.
Date: 07 July 2020
Black Lives Matter: Our commitment, our plan
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BDA engages with NI Health Minister on dental profession concerns
A British Dental Association (BDA) delegation met yesterday with Northern Ireland's Health Minister Robin Swann to discuss a number of pressing issues facing the dental profession following the impact of COVID-19.
Date: 02 July 2020
BDA engages with NI Health Minister on dental profession concerns
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Wales: Patients numbers to fall off a cliff as COVID hits service
British Dental Association (BDA) Wales has warned the Welsh Parliament's Health, Social Care and Sport Committee that without fundamental ongoing reform, dental services in Wales could be fatally compromised by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: 02 July 2020
Wales: Patients numbers to fall off a cliff as COVID hits service
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Future of service in NI in doubt without action from government
The British Dental Association (BDA) has told the Assembly Committee for Health that the future of dental services in Northern Ireland are now hanging in the balance.
Date: 25 June 2020
Future of service in NI in doubt without action from government
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Response to resignation of Tony Kilcoyne
The British Dental Association has thanked Tony Kilcoyne for his significant contribution, following his resignation from its board of directors.
Date: 22 June 2020
Response to resignation of Tony Kilcoyne
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Scottish practices to reopen but face financial oblivion
The British Dental Association has responded to confirmation from the First Minister that services will recommence from 22 June, warning that a combination of higher costs and lower patient numbers could prove fatal for services in Scotland.
Date: 18 June 2020
Scottish practices to reopen but face financial oblivion
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PPE the elephant in the room as reopening plan unveiled in Northern Ireland
BDA Northern Ireland has welcomed the new timetable for restoring high dentistry but warned ongoing Personal Protective Equipment shortages could easily jeopardise any progress.
Date: 18 June 2020
PPE the elephant in the room as reopening plan unveiled in Northern Ireland
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Petition: Rates relief exclusion must end
With dental practices struggling to keep afloat the British Dental Association (BDA) has launched a petition calling on Government to extend the COVID-19 business rates relief to healthcare providers in England.
Date: 17 June 2020
Petition: Rates relief exclusion must end
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BDA urges FCA to consider the plight of dentists in its legal process to assess the validity of business interruption insurance policies
BDA urges the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to consider the plight of dentists in its legal process to assess the validity of business interruption insurance policies.
Date: 12 June 2020
BDA urges FCA to consider the plight of dentists in its legal process to assess the validity of business interruption insurance policies
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Take responsibility: Dentists issue open letter to Matt Hancock
As dentists start re-opening across England, the British Dental Association (BDA) has issued an open letter to Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock this morning, calling for urgent support to keep the service afloat and avert a likely collapse in patient access.
Date: 08 June 2020
Take responsibility: Dentists issue open letter to Matt Hancock
