The British Dental Association is the voice of dentists and dental students in the UK. Chair @EddieCrouch / Chief Exec @martinwoodrow69
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When you receive an associate contract to sign, it’s essential to take the time to review it carefully.
An associate contract review could cost up to £1,000 elsewhere. As a BDA member, it’s included in your membership at no extra cost.
Learn more: bda.org/advice/associates/as…
Thinking about how skill mix could work in your practice?
Our guidance looks at the benefits, the challenges and the key things to plan for when developing your team.
Explore the advice: bda.org/advice/your-dental-b…
Anxious about your Situational Judgement Test? We are here to help.
Ace the test with our SJT course, which includes 50 practice questions in a mock exam.
Take the course today: bda.org/advice/career-hub/si…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already a common part of daily professional practice.
Our blog discusses why using a trusted source of knowledge matters in dentistry.
Learn more: bda.org/news-and-opinion/blo…
Our advice pages about the NHS Pension Scheme for dentists are packed with information and practical support, helping you to better understand your pension and plan for the future with confidence.
Access the guidance today: bda.org/advice/finances-pens…
BDA retweeted
🙌🏻 It's great to see @Jo_Frost and so many retailers supporting calls for the govt to extend @NHSHealthyStart including @sainsburys @coopuk @Morrisons and @IcelandFoods
𝟳𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 families are currently missing out: foodfoundation.org.uk/initia…
BDA retweeted
Industry leaders accuse government of changing guidance “on a whim.”
Expanding the definition of ‘unhealthy food’ to include foods high in ‘natural’ sugars is entirely the right course.
‘Natural’ or ‘added’, the damage these products can do is the same. @TheBDA
You don't have to figure it from day one.
Jamie Everett, shared with us the importance of Foundation Training (FT) and how it can help transitioning from university to a real-life practice.
Read the blog: bda.org/news-and-opinion/blo…
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“We will be looking to the DDRB to do as they’ve done before - and simply reject these affordability recommendations, and respond to the real evidence from the front line.” With the recent inflation figure at 3.5%, the Govt are telling dentists ‘we’re cutting your pay again.’
This Government talks of tough choices and trade-offs.
The reality is reheated austerity here will have a lasting impact for millions struggling to access care.
Find out more: bda.org/news-and-opinion/new…
This Government talks of tough choices and trade-offs.
The reality is reheated austerity here will have a lasting impact for millions struggling to access care.
Find out more: bda.org/news-and-opinion/new…
"Responsibility is with the ICB locally," says dental minister @JamesFrith MP.
The truth is their hands are tied by a failed contract.
To end the access crisis in NHS dentistry we need real reform and fair funding.
✍️If you agree, sign here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitio…
Join us on Friday 5 February 2027 for an immersive guide to crown lengthening.
This one-day event has limited places available, and mixes lecture-based and hands-on learning.
Book now to secure your spot: bda.org/learning/courses-and…
Join Amardip Kalsi on Wednesday 21 October at 19:30 for a webinar on pre-emptive problem solving in prosthodontics.
Learn how to identify potential challenges before they arise and use practical strategies to achieve predictable clinical outcomes.
Amardip will discuss common issues in complex prosthodontic treatment, along with prevention, management and troubleshooting techniques to help minimise complications and improve patient outcomes.
Save your spot today: bda.org/learning/courses-and…
Scotland: Joining a new practice or preparing to leave one?
If you're an associate dentist, understanding your contract can help clarify expectations, responsibilities and what happens when a working relationship ends.
Read our guidance: bda.org/advice/associates/as…
When Dorothy Riley moved to the UK from Nigeria, a BDA membership was essential to supporting her journey from postgraduate student to practice owner.
Read about how her evolving membership helped shape her career: bda.org/become-a-bda-member/…
When an associate leaves a practice, one of the most common areas of confusion is the retention amount held back by the practice.
Read more: bda.org/news-and-opinion/blo…
Check what to consider before using AI in practice:
bda.org/advice/your-dental-b…