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All BDA members employed on national terms and conditions can access help for employment issues. In this section you'll find advice and support on contracts, pay, leave entitlements, grievance procedures and more. You will also be able to learn more about our network of Accredited Representatives and download our Case Mix 2019 tool.

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Accredited representatives in the workplace

The work of our network of excellent Accredited Representatives is essential to our success as a trade union.

Confidential counselling for members

All our members have access to Health Assured, a confidential service designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that are affecting your wellbeing.

Branches and sections

Our network of 21 branches and sections are the foundation of what we do, offering representation and the ability for members to network at a local level. They offer a varied programme of educational and social events to help raise the profile of the BDA and the profession from a local perspective.

Latest blogs

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Resourceful approaches in treating our unique CDS patients

Katherine Sharp, Senior Dental Officer, covers why offering a variety of solutions to CDS patients is key, as is the ability to be imaginative.

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Supporting staff wellbeing in the CDS is more important now than ever

Julia Hallam-Seagrave, Specialist in Special Care Dentistry, on the variety of practical ways dentists can navigate the stark realities of working on the front line.

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Exploring CDS training pathways for the new generation of dentists

Lauren Firth, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, on the routes into and within the CDS - a field rich in complexity, variety and teamwork, changing the lives of the most vulnerable.

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CDS Week: Raising the profile of community dentistry

Giten Dabhi, Chair of the BDA England Community Dental Services Committee, reflects on the crucial role of community dentistry and the purpose of CDS Week 2024.

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Our vision for the CDS

The nation’s ability to deliver dental treatment for some of the most vulnerable groups in our society is at risk. Our vision is a call to action from English community dentists themselves on how to end a crisis that has gone under the radar of decision makers for far too long, asking all parties involved with community dentistry to make sure the service is finally given the priority it deserves.
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For salaried members

Contact our employment relations team

We offer advice for salaried members in the CDS/PDS, academia, armed forces, and other employed settings through our network of workplace accredited representatives.
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Learning and development

General anaesthesia study days (7-8 April)

Join the BDA CDS Group in Birmingham for a two-day event covering general anaesthesia for adult special care dental patients and general anaesthesia for paediatric dental patients.
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Community dentistry

Community and special care dentists treat many of the most vulnerable patients in our society. This collection of articles from BDJ In Practice explores the particular challenges facing dentists caring for older patients, and those with special needs.
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In difficult and distressing circumstances, it is so good to have someone who understands the issues, listens to what you want, offers advice, and then fights hard on your behalf. An absolutely professional and brilliant service, which I could not have done without.

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