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NHS dental workforce data submission required

Contractors in England are required to make a dental workforce data submission between 20 January 2025 and midnight on 17 February 2025.

England: Dentists handed pay cut after record-breaking delay

Ministers have now approved a real pay cut for dentists in England, after record-breaking delays.

Northern Ireland: Prohibition on the use of dental amalgam for non-UK residents

The rules have changed in relation to providing amalgam fillings to non-UK residents. Since 1 January 2025, dental amalgam can only be used in Northern Ireland for patients living in the United Kingdom.

England: 2024-25 CQC fees announced

The CQC has announced that its fees for 2024-25 will remain the same as for the last five years.

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.

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For associates based in England

Associates seeking a pay rise

Are you an associate member practising NHS dentistry in England? Our latest advice, exclusively for BDA members, can help you confidently renegotiate your payments for NHS work. Understand how the annual pay uplift works, why it doesn't directly benefit associates, and how to build a strong case for better pay.

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Delivering results for the profession

Our impact in 2024

Over the past year, we’ve been expanding our membership offering, championing political change, and shaping the future of dentistry across the UK. From key victories in NHS reform to supporting our members, discover how we’ve been making an impact—for dentistry and for you.

View the BDA Impact report 2024

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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

Blog 5 days ago

How to bring NHS dentistry back from death’s door

Tom Thayer on why Government needs to make good on its promises

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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.