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Introduction

Membership of the British Dental Association conveys certain privileges and benefits as set out below. Such privileges and benefits may be changed from time to time in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of membership.

This document should be read in conjunction with the Articles of Association and the Terms and Conditions of membership (which prevail in the event of any conflict) (T&Cs).

Specific regulations and restrictions may apply to the use of certain services and, where applicable, these may be found on the BDA website.

Any references to ‘advice’, ‘support’, ‘information’, ‘guidance’ or ‘representation’, and similar terms in this document should be understood as applying only to UK jurisdictions.

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.

Essential membership

Essential members are entitled to the following benefits and privileges:


Essential Affiliate

In this section, Overseas Dentists refers to people who qualified as a dentist outside of the UK and who are working towards registration as a dentist with the UK regulator (the GDC).

Overseas Dentists can apply for Essential Affiliate membership. The BDA may give notice to end an Essential Affiliate’s membership at any time two months after they have successfully registered as a dentist with the GDC. Overseas Dentists may then apply for Essential, Extra or Expert BDA membership

The online resources have been written to support Essential Affiliate members through the registration process and help navigate the landscape of UK dentistry.

Essential Affiliate members are entitled to the benefits and privileges of ‘Essential’ membership, with the following exclusions:

  • Voting rights in elections.

Please see ‘Concessionary rates and eligibility criteria’ on the BDA membership page.  Fees can be found at https://www.bda.org/membership/fees/

We reserve the right to request documentary evidence in order to make an assessment about suitability for the package. Where the evidence is deemed inappropriate, or not made available when requested, a refund will be issued and the membership cancelled.

International membership

International members are entitled to the benefits and privileges of ‘Essential’ membership, (which includes online access to the BDJ Portfolio) with the following exclusions:

  • The BDJ delivered free of charge to one address outside the UK 24 times per year
  • BDJ In Practice delivered free of charge to one address outside the UK 12 times per year
  • Associate contract review service unless for a UK-based position
  • Inclusion in a Branch or Section network.

International Affiliate

International Affiliate members are entitled to the benefits and privileges of ‘Essential’ membership, with the following exclusions:

  • Voting rights in elections
  • The BDJ delivered free of charge to one address outside the UK 24 times per year
  • BDJ In Practice delivered free of charge to one address outside the UK 12 times per year
  • Associate contract review service unless for a UK-based position
  • Inclusion in a Branch or Section network.

Extra membership

Includes all the privileges and benefits of ‘Essential’ membership, plus:

One to one advice services

Access to one-to-one advice, across a huge range of matters, from a team of advisers with extensive professional experience and expertise. All one to one Advice Services can be accessed by telephone or e-mail, or by appointment at the BDA’s offices, during the Association’s working hours.

Advice Services

The range of one-to-one advice services (‘Advice Services’) available to members in this tier includes the following, subject to the Association’s Policy on the provision of advice to non-salaried members:

Extra Affiliate

In this section, Overseas Dentists refers to people who qualified as a dentist outside of the UK and who are working towards registration as a dentist with the UK regulator (the GDC). Overseas Dentists can apply for Extra Affiliate membership., The BDA may give notice to end an Extra Affiliate’s membership at any time two months after they have successfully registered as a dentist with the GDC. Overseas Dentists may then apply for Essential, Extra or Expert BDA membership.

Access to one-to-one advice, across a huge range of matters, from a team of advisers with extensive professional experience and expertise. All one-to-one Advice Services can be accessed by telephone or e-mail, during the Association's working hours.

Expert membership

Includes all the privileges and benefits of Extra membership, plus:

Student membership