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Make your CPD statement

We are reminding registered dentists that they need to make their CPD statement to the GDC by 28 January 2025.

Scotland: Changes to our members’ advice section for the PVG scheme

Stay informed about what you need to do when working with children or vulnerable adults.

NHS dentistry: All we want for Christmas is clarity

Dentists in England are set to break for Christmas with no idea about when contractual uplifts will land, what shape support might take for the hike in overheads brought by the recent Budget, and little sense of where promised reform sits on the new Government’s to do list.

Scotland: Share your views on Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases in Primary Care guidance

Take the short survey to support the implementation of the guidance and help evaluate its impact.

Northern Ireland: What we have achieved in 2024

The best from this year, from amalgam derogation to pay uplifts and enhanced funding.

Dentists: Renew your GDC registration

The annual renewals process is open until 31 December 2024.

The Recovery Plan: A damning verdict

The National Audit Office’s damning verdict on the former Government’s Dental Recovery Plan underlines the need for fundamental reform in NHS dentistry.

Scotland: Updated BDA Fees Guide for members

The updated BDA Fees Guide is now available for members in Scotland to use from 1 December 2024.

Primary care united on Scotland’s £40 million NI Hike

Voices from across primary care have come together with a simple message for the Scottish Government: failure to protect us from the National Insurance hike will have real consequences for the communities we serve.

A message to the Chancellor

The recent Budget has left dentists across the UK facing higher costs, without corresponding support. In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves we press for fair treatment.

COVID vaccinations in England for autumn

Dental teams should have access to COVID-19 inoculations.

Mistake in Patient Information Leaflet for Paracetamol

Kent Pharma UK has identified an error in the Patient Information Leaflet for Paracetamol 500mg Effervescent Tablets.

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COVID-19 in Scotland: Why lessons must be learnt

David McColl, Chair of the SDPC and Charlotte Waite, Director of BDA Scotland  share how we have set out to ensure that members’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic are heard and lessons are learnt.

Fast-changing and fulfilling days working in the Community Dental Service

Jessie Tebbutt on why treating patients with complex needs is a huge privilege.

Turbulent times at the CQC with changes to the application process and practice inspections

Richard Harris, Head of Compliance Advisory Service, on what to do now there is no provider portal, and information on monitoring and practice inspections.

The COVID Inquiry: Why dentistry matters

The COVID Inquiry now risks repeating a key error from the pandemic, and the planning that proceeded it. We’ve gathered the evidence, and it is very clear dentistry needs to be on the menu.

Wales: If NHS dentistry is on life support, can a new contract revive it?

The official Government narrative is at odds with the experience of many dentists, and the trends within the profession.

CDS Week: Standing up for CDS dentists and the future of community dentistry

Eddie Crouch, BDA Chair, on the importance of CDS dentists and why we have published the call call action, CDS vision.

Resourceful approaches in treating our unique CDS patients

Katherine Sharp, Senior Dental Officer, covers why offering a variety of solutions to CDS patients is key, as is the ability to be imaginative.

The Budget: “Another nail in the coffin”

BDA Chair, Eddie Crouch discusses how a hike in National Insurance contributions – without needed support - has infuriated dentists, many of whom are already struggling to balance the books.

CDS in the wider healthcare setting

Linda Dunlop, Community Dental Officer, on how community dental services, a vital and often overlooked niche of dentistry, interacts within a complex healthcare system.

CDS Week: Raising the profile of community dentistry

Giten Dabhi, Chair of the BDA England Community Dental Services Committee, reflects on the crucial role of community dentistry and the purpose of CDS Week 2024.

Exploring CDS training pathways for the new generation of dentists

Lauren Firth, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, on the routes into and within the CDS - a field rich in complexity, variety and teamwork, changing the lives of the most vulnerable.

Supporting staff wellbeing in the CDS is more important now than ever

Julia Hallam-Seagrave, Specialist in Special Care Dentistry, on the variety of practical ways dentists can navigate the stark realities of working on the front line.

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THE LATEST

News articles

Make your CPD statement

Scotland: Changes to our members’ advice section for the PVG scheme

NHS dentistry: All we want for Christmas is clarity

Scotland: Share your views on Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases in Primary Care guidance

Northern Ireland: What we have achieved in 2024

Dentists: Renew your GDC registration

The Recovery Plan: A damning verdict

Scotland: Updated BDA Fees Guide for members

Primary care united on Scotland’s £40 million NI Hike

A message to the Chancellor

COVID vaccinations in England for autumn

Mistake in Patient Information Leaflet for Paracetamol

THE LATEST

Blog posts

COVID-19 in Scotland: Why lessons must be learnt

Fast-changing and fulfilling days working in the Community Dental Service

Turbulent times at the CQC with changes to the application process and practice inspections

The COVID Inquiry: Why dentistry matters

Wales: If NHS dentistry is on life support, can a new contract revive it?

CDS Week: Standing up for CDS dentists and the future of community dentistry

Resourceful approaches in treating our unique CDS patients

The Budget: “Another nail in the coffin”

CDS in the wider healthcare setting

CDS Week: Raising the profile of community dentistry

Exploring CDS training pathways for the new generation of dentists

Supporting staff wellbeing in the CDS is more important now than ever

Exploring CDS training pathways for the new generation of dentists