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The NI Hike: Get your elected representatives to speak up

The recent Budget is hitting all dental practices across the UK with new costs, while offering no support. Share your story with your elected representatives.
Picture the red chancellors's briefcase, with the words "Where's the support for dentistry"
NHS contract reform

Petition: Save NHS dentistry and make it fit for the 21st century

Our new Prime Minister ran for office promising to tackle the crisis in NHS dentistry and reform the contract for the long term. Join us, the Mirror, and hospital consultant Tom Thayer, in telling Keir Starmer to deliver on this promise without delay. Millions of people who need an NHS dentist can’t afford to wait any longer.
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Delivering dentistry post-COVID

Dentists are battling with an historic backlog, treating many patients who have missed out on routine care. Tell us what you’re seeing at the chairside.
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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.