BDA elections

Thinking about how you can make a meaningful impact in dentistry? The BDA elections are your chance to shape the future of the profession by standing or voting.

Your vote helps choose leaders who not only set policies and strategies but also advocate for the interests of colleagues nationwide. If you choose to stand, you could serve on the board, help shape policy in one of our diverse committees, or contribute to your country council.

Together, we define the future of dentistry.

By-elections January 2025

Following the conclusion of the BDA’s election process in late 2024 there are a few constituencies remaining with some degree of under-representation. This by-election process is an opportunity for those wishing to be involved to fill those vacancies and help determine BDA policy.

The seats remaining are as follows:

Armed Forces Committee

Central Committee for University Dental Educators and Researchers

Dental Public Health Committee

England Community Dental Services Committee

English Council

General Dental Practice Committee

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (1)

Black Country Integrated Care Board (1)

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (1)

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (1)

Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (1)

Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (1)

Somerset Integrated Care Board (1)

South East London Integrated Care Board (1)

South West London Integrated Care Board (1)

Sussex Integrated Care Board (1)

Early career dentists (1)

Northern Ireland Community Dentists Committee

Northern Ireland Dental Practice Committee

Scottish Council

Scottish Dental Practice Committee

Scotland Public Dental Services Committee

Wales Committee for Community Dentistry

Wales General Dental Practice Committee

Timetable

28 February Nominations opened
31 March: Nominations closed
April tbc: Ballot mailings begin
May: Ballot results declared, candidates assume their seats.

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About elections at the BDA

We are a not-for-profit organisation, owned and run by members. Elections for a third of our board are held yearly, with more extensive elections taking place every three years.

BDA elections FAQ

Thinking about standing for election? From the commitment required, and the length of the term, to the roles and expectations, we have outlined everything you need to know to get started.

Our structure

We are a not-for-profit organisation, owned and run by our members, who are at the heart of everything we do. We invite you to get involved.