BDA@TheBDA

The British Dental Association is the voice of dentists and dental students in the UK. Chair @EddieCrouch / Chief Exec @martinwoodrow69

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BDA@TheBDA
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While dental practices still navigate a high-cost environment, a more stable economic backdrop is fuelling market growth. 1/2
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Private dentistry is the focus of the latest issue of BDJ In Practice. Explore the opportunities, challenges and practical considerations shaping private practice today. 1/2 @The_BDJ
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From financial planning and patient communication to business development and patient care, the issue brings together expert perspectives from across the sector. Read the full issue: nature.com/bdjinpractice/vol… 2/2

BDJ In Practice - In this themed issue...

This September we're focusing in on private dentistry and asking why is the sector really in the crosshairs of the CMA

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Join us on Wednesday 30 September at 19:30 for a webinar discussing how patients can be supported when mechanical cleaning is not enough for them. Register today: bda.org/learning/courses-and…
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Did you become self-employed in the previous financial year? Act now to make sure you stay ahead of HMRC’s filing requirements. bda.org/news-and-opinion/new…
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No one expects workplace issues until they're facing one. From grievances and disciplinary procedures to concerns about bullying or harassment, it helps to understand your rights before you need them.
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Our advice for employed dentists brings together practical information on workplace rights, support and representation. Learn more: bda.org/advice/employed-dent…

Employed dentists; when things go wrong

Advice for employed dentists on indemnity, grievance procedures, whistleblowing and more.

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Join Ezra Moffatt at the Lead-Her Wellbeing Summit 2026 in Glasgow on 3 October for a practical session on understanding your associateship.
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Her session will cover: - Self-employed contracts and what they mean in practice - Planning for life changes - Advice and support available to dentists Find out more and register today: lead-her.com/summit?utm_medi…
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The stark funding gap causing Health Service dentistry to disappear across Northern Ireland 👇 We need urgent dental payment reform now @niexecutive @RobbieButlerMLA @mcguigan_philip @NualaMcAllister @DianeDoddsMLA @ColinSDLP @LindaDillon81 @deborah_cheryl @ClaireSugden @TheBDA
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Sep 23
This is the maths sinking Health Service dentistry in Northern Ireland. This is the funding gap the @niexecutive have to fill. bda.org/news-and-opinion/new…
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Joint Dental Foundation Core Training (JDFCT) combines Dental Foundation Training (DFT) and Dental Core Training (DCT) into a single training post. Find out more: bda.org/advice/career-hub/dc…
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An important one, for every dentist. Failure to stop these problems becoming emergencies is bad for our children, and is poor use of public money. Prevention pays for itself ….
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Sep 24
"Both children and taxpayers are paying the price for the lack of political will to fix NHS dentistry," warns @EddieCrouch. If you agree sign here👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitio…
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"Both children and taxpayers are paying the price for the lack of political will to fix NHS dentistry," warns @EddieCrouch. If you agree sign here👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitio…
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More here: mirror.co.uk/news/health/den…

More than 20,000 young kids taken to hospital to have rotten teeth pulled out

A lack of NHS dentists is a major factor in the 21,787 children aged five to nine who had teeth removed in English hospitals because of decay in 2025/26, surgeons say

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Members: You are invited to our Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Friday 2 October at 13:15. Join the discussion and vote on proposed changes, regarding the suspension of the PEC elections scheduled for autumn 2026. Book now: bda.org/learning/courses-and…
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Where do NHS practice owners stand regarding vicarious liability? Practice owners can be held liable for negligent treatment provided by their associates. Find out what this means for your practice in Len D'Cruz's blog. bda.org/news-and-opinion/blo…
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We will shortly see the numbers for England. What we need is for governments UKwide to do the right thing. To accept that cuts have consequences. And to give a future to services millions depend on
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Sep 23
This is the maths sinking Health Service dentistry in Northern Ireland. This is the funding gap the @niexecutive have to fill. bda.org/news-and-opinion/new…
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This is the maths sinking Health Service dentistry in Northern Ireland. This is the funding gap the @niexecutive have to fill. bda.org/news-and-opinion/new…
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Good to meet with more health organisations today to discuss how to improve patient access to services and research. @TheBDA @Specsavers @AlzResearchUK
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Great to stand with @AlisonEBennett to discuss the urgent need to fix the NHS dentistry crisis. In Mid Sussex and across the country, families are struggling to find a dentist accepting new patients. It's time for real investment to rescue our local health services. @TheBDA
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We need urgent action on NHS dentistry. An aim @tomgordonLD MP shares and helped us get the conversation going in the Health Bill in Commons. @TheBDA
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