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BRITISH DENTAL ASSOCIATION

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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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England: DPH workforce - Concessions, but deep cuts remain

We’ve secured some reductions in the level of cuts to the Dental Public Health (DPH) workforce, but these concessions don’t do enough to protect this strategically essential function.

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Wednesday 3 Jun 2026

Reality check: new dental schools won’t end dental deserts

Fifty new undergraduate places can’t turn round crisis in NHS dentistry.

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Thursday 28 May 2026

Baby food sales crash, but Government must step up

Exposé into pouches more sugary than Coke hits the industry where it hurts.

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Tuesday 19 May 2026

Had your say about working in NHS dentistry yet?

Help secure a future with fair pay for GDPs and sustainable NHS dentistry across the UK.

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Monday 18 May 2026

England: Change at the top must not delay progress to save service

It’s a make or break for NHS dentistry in England and change at the top of Government risks kicking promised reform into the long grass.

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Friday 15 May 2026

Public point finger at NHS dentistry, not dentists

New polling shows sky-high satisfaction with the care patients receive.

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Tuesday 5 May 2026

National Certificate of Dental Core Equivalence

Get more information about the equivalence process and apply in the specified timeframe.

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Thursday 30 Apr 2026

Northern Ireland: Assembly unanimous on need for urgency to deal with dental crisis

Members of the Legislative Assembly have passed an Assembly motion calling on the Minister of Health to develop a new oral health strategy to reform dental services, address workforce challenges and expedite dental payment reform. Also, to introduce specific measures to address barriers to accessing dental care in all communities.

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Friday 24 Apr 2026

Top industry award reflects our commitment to members

We are delighted to have scooped Best In-House Comms Team in the prestigious PRWeek/In.Comms Corporate Affairs Awards 2026.

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Tuesday 21 Apr 2026

Northern Ireland: Campaign for fair pay for hospital dentists

We are seeking the views of our HDS NI members - Residents, Specialty, Associate Specialist, and Specialist (SAS) and Consultants - on the latest pay position.

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Thursday 16 Apr 2026

Northern Ireland: Funding measures acknowledged, but we challenge NI Executive to go further and faster

Moving to full dental payment reform now key.

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Wednesday 15 Apr 2026

Training up our Accredited Representatives to support their colleagues

Participants are now better equipped to help with a variety of workplace issues.

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Learning and development

Event - 26 June 2026 (london)

A day with Dr Basil Mizrahi: Contemporary treatment of the worn dentition

This comprehensive one-day course will discuss all aspects of the treatment of various types of tooth wear.
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How to get the probationary period right in line with the Employment Rights Act changes

The new law means that taking decisive action with new starters is more important than ever.

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Driving sustainability in dentistry

Mick Armstrong, BDA Health and Science Committee Chair, looks at the role dentistry has to play in reducing environmental impact, while improving the oral health of the population.

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How Accredited Representative training taught us to raise our collective voice on workplace issues

Andrew Baird, Dental Officer, reflects on his Accredited Representative training

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The trend of AI-drafted grievances in dental practices

Complex documents at the outset rather than an informal discussion can be stressful if you do not have the appropriate support.

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