Membership for GDC registered dentists
Choose from three packages to support you throughout your career as a GDC registered dentist.
Membership offers you the support and services you need throughout your career, whether you are an associate or a practice owner, or working in the community or hospital services.
If you are currently or have ever been GDC registered, you can choose any of the packages when you join, or upgrade whenever you need more.
Dive into the details of our core packages to learn more about what each membership level offers.
Introducing the membership packages
Choose from three packages designed to support you throughout your career as a GDC registered dentist.
Essential membership
Gives you access to trustworthy online advice, associate contract reviews and high-quality professional development opportunities including core CPD on-demand and the BDJ Portfolio.
Great for employed dentists, associates starting out and GDC registered dentists living overseas.
Extra membership
Includes all the benefits of Essential membership, plus as an Extra member you can book calls for personalised one-to-one support from our advisors with expertise in law, compliance and business.
Perfect for dentists who need more support.
Expert membership
Gives you everything the BDA has to offer, making it the ideal choice for practice owners looking to save time and money, and run a safe and compliant practice. Expert membership helps owners mitigate the risks of running a business and employing staff. Gain access to downloadable templates, audits and checklists designed to streamline your operations.
Compare membership packages
Use this overview to find out which package is right for you.
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ADVICE |
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| Downloadable templates, audits and checklists to comply with national standards |
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One-to-one telephone and written advice from our expert advisors helping you solve commercial and operational problems |
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Our expert online advice on everything from employment law to preparing for inspections |
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Access to a 24/7 emotional support service and counselling when you need it |
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Associate contract reviews (worth £1000 on the high street) |
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Mediation for associateship disputes between members |
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Employment relations advice for salaried members |
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Consultancy services |
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Access to HR consultancy services for members who employ their own staff |
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Access to bespoke consultancy services |
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INDEMNITY |
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Access to indemnity for practice owners and associates who own a stake in a practice |
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Access to indemnity for associates who do not own a stake in a practice |
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Access to indemnity for dentists exclusively employed in hospital/community/university or armed forces |
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LEARNING |
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| 270 hours of CPD including core CPD available on-demand |
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Keep up to date with dentistry’s #1 journal, the British Dental Journal and BDJ Portfolio |
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| Free weekly webinars live and on-demand |
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Earn, track and manage your CPD with our CPD hub |
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Generous discounts on clinical and business events and training |
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Access to Europe's largest dental library |
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REPRESENTATION |
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| The support of your trade union |
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Price per month |
£43.33* |
£86.28* |
£132.98* |
* Your membership could be even cheaper!
Membership is tax deductible and members that pay their fees annually get a further 5% discount. Some services may be subject to restrictions and/or additional terms of service. Please see our terms and conditions for details.
Ready to join?
Our goal is to provide the best possible support for all our members. To keep things fair, we're unable to give advice on issues that dentists knew about before joining. We're here to help with anything new that comes up after you become a member.
Compare membership packages
Use this overview to find out which package is right for you.
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Essential / Extra / Expert |
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ADVICE |
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| Downloadable templates, audits and checklists to comply with national standards |
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One-to-one telephone and written advice from our expert advisors helping you solve commercial and operational problems |
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Our expert online advice on everything from employment law to preparing for inspections |
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Access to a 24/7 emotional support service and counselling when you need it |
✓✓✓ |
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Associate contract reviews (worth £1000 on the high street) |
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Mediation for associateship disputes between members |
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Employment relations advice for salaried members |
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Consultancy services |
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| Access to HR consultancy services for members who employ their own staff |
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Access to bespoke consultancy services |
✓ |
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INDEMNITY |
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Access to indemnity for practice owners and associates who own a stake in a practice |
✓ |
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Access to indemnity for associates who do not own a stake in a practice |
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Access to indemnity for dentists exclusively employed in hospital / community / university or armed forces |
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LEARNING |
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270 hours of CPD including core CPD available on-demand |
✓✓✓ |
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Keep up to date with dentistry’s #1 journal, the British Dental Journal and BDJ Portfolio |
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| Free weekly webinars live and on-demand |
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Earn, track and manage your CPD with our CPD hub |
✓✓✓ |
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Generous discounts on clinical and business events and training |
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Access to Europe's largest dental library |
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REPRESENTATION |
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| The support of your trade union |
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Price per month |
£43.33* |
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* Your membership could be even cheaper!
Membership is tax deductible and members that pay their fees annually get a further 5% discount. Some services may be subject to restrictions and/or additional terms of service. Please see our terms and conditions for details.
Ready to join?
Our goal is to provide the best possible support for all our members. To keep things fair, we're unable to give advice on issues that dentists knew about before joining. We're here to help with anything new that comes up after you become a member.
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