The network is always keen to hear from BDA members who are interested in getting involved, whether this be in the area where you live or where you work. Opportunities arise every now and again for someone to take on the role of Chair, Secretary or Treasurer on the committee, but it's always good to have enthusiastic members on the wider committee too who can help generate ideas for events (educational or social) and help with the running of the Branch or Section.
For information, a brief overview of the role of Chair, Secretary or Treasurer are below, as well as what a role on the committee would entail:
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Chair The Chair, with the help from the Committee comes up with the ideas, content and speaker suggestions for the Branch/Section event programme for the year and chairs all meetings. Sections don’t have Presidents so the Chair of a Section will usually fill this role locally.
Secretary The Secretary is responsible for maintaining copies of Branch/Section rules and AGM papers, arranging educational lectures, social events and committee meetings including booking venues, liaising with speakers and the Local Services Team.
Treasurer The Treasurer looks after the Branch/Section bank account, pays speakers and venues, and ensures an accurate record of the income and expenditure for the Branch/Section are kept. Section Treasurers also prepare and send copies of the accounts/reports to the Branch Treasurer when required.
Young Dentist Representative
The role of the Young Dentist Representative provides a unique opportunity to network, share and discuss topics with other colleagues within the Branch, including other young dentists and those with many years of experience, and help to shape the education programme for the Branch/Section to appeal to younger dentists.
Committee General committee members help with new ideas, attend committee meetings, and are part of the decision-making team for the Branch/Section. As part of the local team they would also help out at the CPD events when required. Additional committee roles may include: Sponsorship Secretary, Meetings Secretary, Social Secretary, Social Media Secretary or Membership Secretary. |
Please note that all Committee members and those holding the role of Chair, Secretary, Treasurer or Young Dentist Representative need to be a BDA member.
Current roles available
Aberdeen Section (North of Scotland Branch)
The Aberdeen Section are looking for a Treasurer to join their existing Chair and Secretary, as well as members to join the overall committee to help plan and organise events. If you are interested in one of these roles please contact branchsectionevents@bda.org.
Bognor and Chichester Section (Southern Counties Branch)
Looking for new members to join the committee. If you are interested please email
branchsectionevents@bda.org.
Bolton Section (East Lancashire and East Cheshire Branch)
The Bolton Section are looking for new members to join the committee. If you are interested please email branchsectionevents@bda.org.
Brent and Harrow Section (Middlesex and Hertfordshire Branch)
The Brent and Harrow Section are looking for a Secretary to join their existing Chair and Treasurer, as well as members to join the overall committee to help plan and organise events. If you are interested in one of these roles please contact branchsectionevents@bda.org.
Brighton Section (Southern Counties Branch)
The Brighton Section ran very well attended events before the pandemic, we're looking to relaunch events in this thriving area. The current committee have been in post for many years and would like to handover the roles of Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Sponsorship Secretary. We are also looking for members to join the general committee. If you are interested please email branchsectionevents@bda.org.
Burnley Section (East Lancashire and East Cheshire Branch)
The Burley Section are looking for new members to join the committee. If you are interested please email branchsectionevents@bda.org.
Central Birmingham Section (Central Counties Branch)
The Central Birmingham Section are looking for someone to take on the role of Secretary and also for new members to join the overall committee. If you are interested please email: branchsectionevents@bda.org
Dundee and Perth Section (North of Scotland Branch)
The Dundee and Perth Section are looking for a Secretary to join their existing Chair and Treasurer, as well as members to join the overall committee to help plan and organise events. If you are interested in one of these roles please contact branchsectionevents@bda.org.
Ealing, Acton and Chiswick Section (Middlesex and Hertfordshire Branch)
The Ealing, Acton and Chiswick Section are currently inactive. The Middlesex and Hertfordshire Branch are looking for some enthusiastic members to restart the Section. If you are interested or would like some further information please contact branchsectionevents@bda.org
Enfield and District Section (Middlesex and Hertfordshire Branch)
The Enfield and District Section are looking for a Treasurer to join their existing Chair and Secretary, as well as members to join the overall committee to help plan and organise events. If you are interested in one of these roles please contact branchsectionevents@bda.org.
East Midland Branch
The East Midland Branch are looking for enthusiastic members to join their committee. If you are interested please contact branchsectionevents@bda.org
East of Scotland Branch
The East of Scotland Branch are looking for a Chair to join their existing Secretary and Treasurer. If you are interested in one of these roles please contact branchsectionevents@bda.org.
Gloucestershire Section (Western Counties Branch)
The Gloucestershire Section are looking for members to join their committee to help plan forthcoming face-to-face events. If you are interested and would like further information please email: branchsectionevents@bda.org
Hounslow and Twickenham Section (Middlesex and Hertfordshire Branch)
The Hounslow and Twickenham Section are looking for a Treasurer, as well as people to join the overall committee to help plan and organise events. If you are interested in one of these roles please contact branchsectionevents@bda.org
Kesteven and Holland Section (Eastern Counties Branch)
The Chair, Sectretary and Treasurer of the Kesteven and Holland Section have recently stepped down and we are looking for members who might be intrested in forming a new committee and getting the Section off the ground again. If you are interested and would like further information please email branchsectionevents@bda.org
North Devon Section (Western Counties Branch)
The Section are looking for a Secretary to work alongside the current Chair and Treasurer. If you are interested in taking on one of these roles please email branchsectionevents@bda.org
North of Scotland Branch
The North of Scotland Branch are looking for a Treasurer to join their existing Chair and Secretary, as well as members to join the overall committee to help plan and organise events. If you are interested in one of these roles please contact branchsectionevents@bda.org.
Ribble Section (North Western Branch)
The Section are looking for someone to take on the role of Treasurer, as well as people to join their overall committee to help generate ideas and organise webinars. If you are interested in either the role of Treasurer or a role on the committee please email branchsectionevents@bda.org
Southern Counties Branch
The Southern Counties Branch need a few volunteers to assist with various vacancies within the Branch and some its local Sections. They particularly need someone to take on the role of Branch Secretary. The task is much less arduous than you might think, with the Branch Executive Committee (a small group of seven people) meeting just four evenings a year. The Branch also usually organise one large Conference per year which the head office team also help with.
Even if you are remotely interested, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch for a no obligation chat! Contact the team at branchsectionevents@bda.org or call us on 020 7563 4590.
Stockport and Mid Cheshire Section (East Lancashire and East Cheshire Branch)
The Section are looking for someone to take on the role of Secretary, as well as people to join their overall committee to help generate ideas and organise webinars. If you are interested in either the role of Secretary or a role on the committee please email branchsectionevents@bda.org
Stoke and Stafford Section (Central Counties Branch)
The Section are looking for someone to take on the role of Secretary and the role of Chair to join the existing Treasurer. If you are interested in either the role of Secretary or Chair or a role in the wider committee please email branchsectionevents@bda.org
Sutton Coldfield Section (Central Counties Branch)
The Sutton Coldfield Section are looking for someone to take on the role of Chair and also for new members to join the overall committee. If you are interested please email: branchsectionevents@bda.org
Taunton and District Section (Western Counties Branch)
The Taunton and District Section are looking for someone to take on the role of Secretary and also members to join their committee to help plan forthcoming face-to-face events. If you are interested and would like further information please email: branchsectionevents@bda.org
Warwickshire and Coventry Section (Central Counties Branch)
The Warwickshire and Coventry Section are looking for someone to take on the role of Treasurer and also for new members to join the overall committee. If you are interested please email: branchsectionevents@bda.org
Watford and District Section (Middlesex and Hertfordshire Branch)
The Watford and District Section are looking for someone to take on the role of Chair, Secretary, and also for new members to join the overall committee. If you are interested please email: branchsectionevents@bda.org
West Kent Section (Southern Counties Branch)
Looking for new members to join the committee with the aim to take on the roles of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. If you are interested in joining the committee please email
branchsectionevents@bda.org.
West of Scotland Branch
The West of Scotland Branch are looking for a few volunteers to assist with various vacancies for the roles of Chair of Council, Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer. If you are interested in joining this vibrant Branch, please email
branchsectionevents@bda.org and we can provide you with further information regarding these roles, and share how we would work with you and the rest of the Branch team.
York Section (Yorkshire Branch)
The Section are looking for a Young Practitioner and General Dental Practioner to join their committee. If you are interested in any of these positions please email branchsectionevents@bda.org
