We recommend… Student Membership Advice and support to help you succeed as a dental student and make the right start in your career. Protecting your professionNegotiating on your behalf as your dental trade unionBDA Student Committee – two student representatives from each UK dental schoolSupporting your studies Access to Europe's largest dental library – with over 600 dental textbooks, and 263 eJournals to read and downloadRevision packs on key topics Career Guide – posted to fourth year members (BDS4) in the autumn term Getting your First Job Guide – posted to final year members at the start of the autumn term SJT Mock exam — for final year members, to polish up your skills for the dental foundation training assessment. Keeping you up to date BDJ – online access to the UK's leading dental journal. Posted to you twice a month from third year (BDS3) onwards BDJ Student – student magazine. Accessible online BDJ In Practice – online access with everything practising dentists need to knowBDA monthly Student e-newsletter – the latest news about dentistry. Supporting you on the ground Health Assured – free telephone and face-to-face counsellingBDA lectures – online or at your dental schoolCareers lecture – for fourth year members (BDS4), held online or at your dental schoolDFT interview skills lecture – for final year members, held online or at your dental schoolNetwork of branches – meet other local dentists. Saving you moneyBDSA events – £30 discount on BDSA Sports Day and ConferenceSpecialist insurance – covering your home, tuition fees, loupes and moreSave £250 off graduate membership – maintain continuous membership until graduation to qualify. Offering expert adviceHelp and advisory service – available online and by phone 100 dental advice documents – free to downloadStudent finance advice. For £2.58 per month Join as a student member For membership queries or to join over the phone please call: 020 75634550 We may record telephone conversations to offer you additional security, resolve complaints, for regulatory compliance and to improve our service standards. Conversations may also be monitored for staff training purposes. You will be alerted to this when you call.
We recommend… Extra Membership Extra members receive personalised one-to-one advice via phone or email from our expert advisors, making sure that when you need us, we’re here for you. Personalised one-to-one advice from our team of expert advisors, to help ensure you avoid legal and financial troubleAccess to indemnity for associates who do not own a stake in a practice You will also get all the benefits of Essential membership...High quality professional developmentOver 90 hours of verifiable CPD per yearAccess to the BDJ portfolio and Europe’s largest dental libraryEarn, track and record CPD online using our CPD hubGenerous discounts on books, events and training.Expert adviceAssociate contract checking (worth £1000 on the high street)Our expert online advice on everything from employment law to preparing for inspectionsAccess to a 24/7 support service and counselling when you, your spouse or a dependant need itMediation for associateship disputes between membersSalaried members also receive employment relations advice via phone or email.The support of your trade unionEntry to your local and national network of peers and eventsAccess to indemnity, for dentists exclusively employed in hospital/community/university and armed forces. For £84.18 per monthJoin as an Extra member For membership queries or to join over the phone please call:020 75634550 We may record telephone conversations to offer you additional security, resolve complaints, for regulatory compliance and to improve our service standards. Conversations may also be monitored for staff training purposes. You will be alerted to this when you call.
We recommend… Essential Membership Giving you professional support to face dentistry’s challenges and the peace of mind that comes with trade union membership. High quality professional developmentOver 90 hours of verifiable CPD per yearAccess to the BDJ portfolio and Europe’s largest dental libraryEarn, track and record CPD online using our CPD hubGenerous discounts on books, events and training.Expert adviceAssociate contract checking (worth £1000 on the high street)Our expert online advice on everything from employment law to preparing for inspectionsAccess to a 24/7 support service and counselling when you, your spouse or a dependant need itMediation for associateship disputes between membersSalaried members also receive employment relations advice via phone or email.The support of your trade unionEntry to your local and national network of peers and eventsAccess to indemnity, for dentists exclusively employed in hospital/community/university and armed forces. For £39.12 per monthJoin as an Essential member For membership queries or to join over the phone please call:020 75634550 We may record telephone conversations to offer you additional security, resolve complaints, for regulatory compliance and to improve our service standards. Conversations may also be monitored for staff training purposes. You will be alerted to this when you call.
We recommend… Expert Membership For practice owners looking to save time and money, run a safe and compliant practice and ensure patients get the best possible care. Expert membership gives you full access to our services. Access to our market-leading practice management solutions – giving you all the customisable policies, templates and checklists you need to manage a safe, efficient and compliant practiceTwo free online safeguarding courses each yearMediation services and employment tribunal representationDentists who own a stake in a practice are eligible for indemnity with Expert membershipYou will also get all the benefits of Essential and Extra membership...Personalised one-to-one advice from our team of expert advisors, to help ensure you avoid legal and financial troubleAccess to indemnity for associates who do not own a stake in a practiceHigh quality professional developmentOver 90 hours of verifiable CPD per yearAccess to the BDJ portfolio and Europe’s largest dental libraryEarn, track and record CPD online using our CPD hubGenerous discounts on books, events and training.Expert adviceAssociate contract checking (worth £1000 on the high street)Our expert online advice on everything from employment law to preparing for inspectionsAccess to a 24/7 support service and counselling when you, your spouse or a dependant need itMediation for associateship disputes between membersSalaried members also receive employment relations advice via phone or email.The support of your trade unionEntry to your local and national network of peers and eventsAccess to indemnity, for dentists exclusively employed in hospital/community/university and armed forces. For £120.05 per month Join as an Expert member For membership queries or to join over the phone please call:020 75634550 We may record telephone conversations to offer you additional security, resolve complaints, for regulatory compliance and to improve our service standards. Conversations may also be monitored for staff training purposes. You will be alerted to this when you call.
We recommend… International Membership Available to GDC-registered dentists living outside the UK. International membership allows you to maintain your connection with your profession, keep up to date on the latest developments and stay in touch with friends and colleagues. You will receive the British Dental Journal and BDJ In Practice delivered to your door - wherever in the world that might be, and all of the other benefits of Essential membership:High quality professional developmentOver 90 hours of verifiable CPD per yearAccess to the BDJ portfolio and Europe’s largest dental libraryEarn, track and record CPD online using our CPD hubGenerous discounts on books, events and training.Expert adviceAssociate contract checking (worth £1000 on the high street)Our expert online advice on everything from employment law to preparing for inspectionsAccess to a 24/7 support service and counselling when you, your spouse or a dependant need itMediation for associateship disputes between membersSalaried members also receive employment relations advice via phone or email.The support of your trade unionFor £47 per monthChoose International membershipFor membership queries or to join over the phone please call:020 75634550 We may record telephone conversations to offer you additional security, resolve complaints, for regulatory compliance and to improve our service standards. Conversations may also be monitored for staff training purposes. You will be alerted to this when you call.
