Learning and development
Every year, tens of thousands of dentists and their teams choose our learning and development to ensure they’re up to date on clinical innovations, best practice and business skills
Expand your knowledge
Learning that fits your career and your schedule
BDA membership gives you access to 270 hours of CPD, including our new Core CPD offer - covering 26 hours of GDC-recommended topics, brought together into one structured, on-demand course you can complete at your own pace. You'll also be able to:
Earn, track and manage your learning in the CPD Hub, and gain additional CPD by attending events and using our library resources
Stay current with the British Dental Journal and BDJ Portfolio - with up to 70 hours of CPD available each year as part of your reading
Join free weekly webinars, live or on demand
Take advantage of generous discounts on clinical and business events
Gain full access to Europe’s largest dental library - including journals, eBooks, clinical guidelines and expert support.
If you're a member, it’s all included in your package. If not, it’s easy to join - head over to our membership section to explore the membership options available to support you throughout your career.
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Core CPD on-demand
Courses for DCPs
Learning on demand
Access flexible CPD whenever it suits you. As a member, you can complete over 270 hours of CPD through our Hub - including our new Core CPD offer, a structured, on-demand course covering 26 hours of GDC-recommended topics to help you meet your essential requirements.
You’ll also have access to our weekly evening webinars to add to your professional development portfolio, free with membership. Most are available on demand for a limited time, so you can catch up when it works for you.
Combined with the 70 hours of CPD available through the BDJ Portfolio, our on-demand offer makes it easier to stay up to date and on track - wherever you are in your career.
Learning with others
If you prefer interactive learning, BDA membership gets you discounts on training days, lecture-based seminars and practical hands-on workshops, and engaging conferences.
Connect with colleagues through a branch or section event happening near you. The local networks offer a varied programme of education on clinical and general topics as well as social events to network with peers.
BDJ Portfolio
Stay informed and up to date with the number one dental journal, the BDJ, and keep track of the latest developments in dentistry, with access to the British Dental Journal’s entire Portfolio.
You can earn 70 hours of CPD per year.
Library
Access a wide range of journals, articles, books and literature searches online, with the support of our librarians on hand to help members with custom searches if you’re short on time.
