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Make your CPD statement

We are reminding registered dentists that they need to make their CPD statement to the GDC by 28 January 2025.

Scotland: Changes to our members’ advice section for the PVG scheme

Stay informed about what you need to do when working with children or vulnerable adults.

NHS dentistry: All we want for Christmas is clarity

Dentists in England are set to break for Christmas with no idea about when contractual uplifts will land, what shape support might take for the hike in overheads brought by the recent Budget, and little sense of where promised reform sits on the new Government’s to do list.

Scotland: Share your views on Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases in Primary Care guidance

Take the short survey to support the implementation of the guidance and help evaluate its impact.

Northern Ireland: What we have achieved in 2024

The best from this year, from amalgam derogation to pay uplifts and enhanced funding.

Dentists: Renew your GDC registration

The annual renewals process is open until 31 December 2024.

The Recovery Plan: A damning verdict

The National Audit Office’s damning verdict on the former Government’s Dental Recovery Plan underlines the need for fundamental reform in NHS dentistry.

Scotland: Updated BDA Fees Guide for members

The updated BDA Fees Guide is now available for members in Scotland to use from 1 December 2024.

Primary care united on Scotland’s £40 million NI Hike

Voices from across primary care have come together with a simple message for the Scottish Government: failure to protect us from the National Insurance hike will have real consequences for the communities we serve.

A message to the Chancellor

The recent Budget has left dentists across the UK facing higher costs, without corresponding support. In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves we press for fair treatment.

COVID vaccinations in England for autumn

Dental teams should have access to COVID-19 inoculations.

Mistake in Patient Information Leaflet for Paracetamol

Kent Pharma UK has identified an error in the Patient Information Leaflet for Paracetamol 500mg Effervescent Tablets.

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For associates and practice owners

UDA value checker

Understanding the financial details of England's NHS dental contract can be challenging, even for experienced professionals. Our exclusive UDA value checking tool helps members compare their practice to local and national averages, supporting confident and informed choices.

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Learning and development

28 March 2025

A day with Dr Pascal Magne

Dr Pascal Magne is coming to the UK! Don’t miss your chance to hear from him first hand learn more about how the perception and definition of an aesthetic smile is influenced by both objective and subjective criteria. During this day-long event, Pascal will present a tentative checklist for aesthetic dentistry and demonstrate that beauty and charm is not defined by a mathematical equation or a standardised recipe, but is a complex sum of balanced elements creating a positive emotional response.

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Core CPD on-demand

‘Core’ or GDC-recommended CPD topics are included with your BDA membership and available on-demand whenever you want to update your knowledge.

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Blogs in focus

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Blog Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

Turbulent times at the CQC with changes to the application process and practice inspections

Richard Harris, Head of Compliance Advisory Service, on what to do now there is no provider portal, and information on monitoring and practice inspections.

Blog Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

The COVID Inquiry: Why dentistry matters

The COVID Inquiry now risks repeating a key error from the pandemic, and the planning that proceeded it. We’ve gathered the evidence, and it is very clear dentistry needs to be on the menu.

Blog Thursday 14 Nov 2024

Resourceful approaches in treating our unique CDS patients

Katherine Sharp, Senior Dental Officer, covers why offering a variety of solutions to CDS patients is key, as is the ability to be imaginative.

Blog Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

The Budget: “Another nail in the coffin”

BDA Chair, Eddie Crouch discusses how a hike in National Insurance contributions – without needed support - has infuriated dentists, many of whom are already struggling to balance the books.

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