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International membership


Available to GDC-registered dentists living outside the UK

International membership allows you to maintain your connection with your profession, keep up to date on the latest developments and stay in touch with friends and colleagues.

You will receive the British Dental Journal and BDJ In Practice delivered to your door - wherever in the world that might be, and all of the other benefits of Essential membership.


For £50.26 per month

The minimum membership period is 12 months, and you can choose to pay annually, quarterly or monthly.
Learn more about our fees.

Choose International

We're delighted that you want to join us! If you are new to the BDA and our website, you will need to register with us and confirm your email as a first step in the join process. If you already have a user account, you can head straight to My BDA to set up your membership.

Asylum seekers and refugees

Asylum seeker and refugee membership is available for free until the applicant receives GDC registration. To qualify for this membership, you must have applied for or been awarded Asylum Seeker or Refugee status. You will not be currently working as a dentist, but you will be actively working towards registering as a dentist with the General Dental Council.