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BRITISH DENTAL ASSOCIATION

We bring dentists

together

We are the voice of dentists and dental students in the UK. We bring dentists together, support our members through advice and education, and represent their interests.

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Bringing the dental sector together

Join us in Birmingham in May 2023

Bringing together the best clinical insight, emerging education and latest dental innovators, this is the best opportunity for you and your peers to reunite and learn from each other after a challenging year both personally and professionally.

NHS recovery plan

Petition: Save NHS dentistry and make it fit for the 21st century

The Government's Recovery Plan doesn’t go anywhere near far enough and we are not going to stop in our fight for real reform. We have joined forces with the Daily Mirror and 38 Degrees to call for real change. Please sign our petition and ask as many patients and colleagues as possible to do the same.

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Scotland: Update on Quality Improvement Activity 2022-25 cycle and Enhanced Domiciliary Care Fees

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Advice following measles outbreak

The NHS have released guidance following a measles outbreak in the Midlands and Yorkshire areas, stating that organisations should have immunisation status/records available for all staff (clinical and non-clinical).

Provisional registration plans: Ministers try to fill leaky bucket

Once again government is failing to address the root causes of the crisis in NHS dentistry, with plans to fast-track in overseas dentists through a new system of provisional registration.

Reality check: Migrants not to blame for crisis in NHS dentistry

With government backbenchers and Reform Party leaders trying to pin the crisis in dentistry on migrants, we’ve spelled out the facts.

Northern Ireland: We urge Health Minister to include dentists in imminent negotiations on pay

Now Stormont is back, we have written to Health Minister Robin Swann outlining the mounting pay issues impacting dentistry.

Victorian dentistry in 21st Century Britain

A recovery plan for NHS dentistry is seemingly just days from publication, and it couldn’t come any sooner.

Children paying the price for dental crisis

Once again we’re seeing the results of Ministers dragging their heels on policies that could narrow the huge oral health gap among children.

Dentists in NI have spoken: Real reform won’t wait

Dentists across Northern Ireland have spoken with one voice: officials are asleep at the wheel, and Health Service dentistry is caught in a death spiral without radical action.

Scotland: Updated requirements for waste audits

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) have provided further clarity on recently published waste audit requirements.

Treasury tokenism won’t stop dental crisis becoming election issue

According to recent media reports, “hundreds of millions” could be coming in the Spring budget. We welcome the change in tune from the Treasury, but the shape of this policy raises some real questions.

Set of new endorsed radiation templates to be released

In Scotland, the IRMER warranted officer/inspector to the Scottish Parliament has released a set of new endorsed Radiation Protection File, Employers Procedures templates.

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4 things you need to know about your pay

We fight your corner as the Government, once again, intends to impose significant real terms pay cuts on NHS dentists.

The challenges facing dental students of today

Students today face several challenges, from managing finances and fees alongside cost of living to the dedication and hard work required to complete the course.

Is the UDA-only contract a port in the storm?

We look at why the UDA-only option might work better for some practices in the forthcoming financial year and examine the journey of leaving contract reform and reverting to the UDA-only contract.

The year ahead

This year we look for a way forward after the significant challenges faced by the dental profession over the past 12 months.

GDS contract reform at difficult crossroads

After 10 months of working with new GDS volumetrics, or the UDA-only option, we have provided an overview of the choices NHS dentists are facing for 2023-24.

Keeping dentistry viable

A year after becoming Chair of the Northern Ireland Dental Practice Committee (NIDPC), the word Sisyphean feels especially appropriate when describing the challenges we face in trying to make NHS dentistry work.

Open letter addresses the uncertain future of NHS dentistry

We have written an open letter to the Welsh Government after the publication of end-of-year reconciliation guidance has ignored our clear recommendations to secure the future of the profession.

Encouraging the profession to connect with each other

Dentistry has faced a challenging few years, the new 2023 branch programme will offer opportunities for clinicians to connect and support each other.

Top tips for competitive associate pay

What percentage is fair when splitting costs between associates and practice owners. We recommend a figure based on the circumstances of each practice.

The four nations' wishes for 2023

BDJ In Practice has asked each of the four BDA offices across the UK's nations to reflect on the past year's struggles and wishes on how to improve the situation for 2023 and beyond.

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Webinar: Dental Recovery Plan

Join us on Monday 26 February to gain an understanding of the Dental Recovery Plan and the practical implications for dentists and practices. Free for BDA members.

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You won't be charged extra for cover for sinus lifts or bone grafting in maxillary or mandibular areas.

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Personalised advice

Our team of experienced advisors can help save you time and money with personalised advice on the issues you face. 

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CBCT small volume reporting masterclass

Join our practical computer-based course with two in-person practical training days in London, Saturday 16 March 2024 and Saturday 27 April 2024.

BDJ Jobs - for all your job search and recruitment needs

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1000s of dental jobs from all around the UK are updated daily. Free nurse and support role vacancy ads for our members.

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We bring dentists

together

Bringing the dental sector together

Join us in Birmingham in May 2023

NHS recovery plan

Petition: Save NHS dentistry and make it fit for the 21st century

The Latest

What's new? cloudflare cache check

Scotland: Update on Quality Improvement Activity 2022-25 cycle and Enhanced Domiciliary Care Fees

cloudflare cache check

Advice following measles outbreak

Provisional registration plans: Ministers try to fill leaky bucket

Reality check: Migrants not to blame for crisis in NHS dentistry

Northern Ireland: We urge Health Minister to include dentists in imminent negotiations on pay

Victorian dentistry in 21st Century Britain

Children paying the price for dental crisis

Dentists in NI have spoken: Real reform won’t wait

Scotland: Updated requirements for waste audits

Treasury tokenism won’t stop dental crisis becoming election issue

Set of new endorsed radiation templates to be released

Keep up with the BDA

Latest from the blog

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4 things you need to know about your pay

The challenges facing dental students of today

Is the UDA-only contract a port in the storm?

The year ahead

GDS contract reform at difficult crossroads

Keeping dentistry viable

Open letter addresses the uncertain future of NHS dentistry

Encouraging the profession to connect with each other

Top tips for competitive associate pay

The four nations' wishes for 2023

Free for members

Webinar: Dental Recovery Plan

Recently updated advice

Planning permission

New practice start up

Employing staff

GDPR

Protecting personal information

CQC - inspection and reports

Equality and diversity in the workplace

Managing performance and appraisals

NHS Pensions in the salaried services 1995 and 2008 sections

Mediation

Tribunal

Freedom of information (FOIA)

INDEMNITY

Offering implants? Our policy is made for you.

Bespoke help when you need it

Personalised advice

Development outcomes A, C, D

CBCT small volume reporting masterclass

BDJ Jobs - for all your job search and recruitment needs

Browse job listings