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Being a member is an opportunity to take action to make sure that policy makers and the Government hear your voice. We work on behalf of members to influence decision makers at the highest level.

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Petition: Tell Ministers to plug the NHS funding gap

Current funding for NHS dentistry is only enough for half the population to get an NHS dentist. While the Government has committed to reform, it must be backed up by real investment to ensure everyone can access such essential healthcare. Join us in calling for action now.
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Make sugar the new tobacco

From baby food that’s more sugary than Coke, to breakfast cereals based on chocolate bars, Big Food is out of control. It’s time for Government to make industry do the right thing.
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Action on dental tourism

Help raise awareness of the risks with dental tourism: Download and display our poster, and tell us your story.

Tax on teeth

Treating NHS patients? Use our communications assets to set the record straight on who benefits from charge hikes.

Action on oral cancer

Further your knowledge on the detection of oral cancer and help educate your patients on what to look out for with this online toolkit.

No Child Left Behind

Free school meals would put tooth decay prevention to work in every school in this country - we are supporting the NEU's No Child Left Behind campaign.

Delivering dentistry post-COVID

Dentists are battling with an historic backlog, treating many patients who have missed out on routine care.

Looking for other ways to get involved?

The BDA is run by dentists for dentists. From the start of your journey as a student, there are lots of opportunities to get involved. We represent all fields of dentistry and are here for every stage of your career.
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