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Scotland: Download our 2026-27 fees guide

The 2026-27 BDA fees guide is now available for members in Scotland.

“Dentistry isn’t an optional extra”: MPs screened for oral cancers

Early diagnosis and improved access crucial to combat cancers that claim more lives than car accidents.

Scotland: Prior Approval Reform resources

Dental teams in Scotland are being encouraged to complete training and review new guidance about the changes to the Prior Approval process for general dentistry.

Learn, connect, and be inspired as part of London’s dental community

Inspiring speakers and fresh networking opportunities will bring the London dental community together from this autumn through to spring 2027.

Northern Ireland: RQIA sets out ‘risk-assessment’ approach to air ventilation requirements

The RQIA adopts a more proportionate approach to dental practices.

England: Austerity pay awards will fuel exodus from NHS

Government plans for an upper limit of 2.4% on pay awards represent a clear failure to confront the pressures fuelling the exodus of dentists away from NHS care.

Northern Ireland: GDS payment reform update

The true cost to deliver care must be the starting point for payment reform.

Scotland: Pay award announced for NHS General Dental Practitioners

The clock is ticking on NHS dentistry

Party conference season is a unique opportunity to make the case directly to politicians from across the political spectrum. 

Flying the flag for private dentistry

The reality behind the Which? investigation into private complaints.

Action required following MHRA notice on Schiller FRED easy defibrillator batteries

Practices are advised to check batteries used in Schiller FRED easy defibrillators after a fault found in an affected batch could render the device unusable.

Northern Ireland: Scale of funding gap sinking Health Service dentistry confirmed

Read the newly published Cost-of-Service Report, and the next steps.

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How associate contracts can offer independence

James Goldman, BDA Associate Director of Advisory Services, explore maintaining true self-employed status as an associate in terms of control, costs and clinical freedom.

Taking your Situational Judgement Test

Simple tricks that actually make a difference - from a dentist who has been through it.

Cyber security insurance: What it means and how to protect your practice

Every dental practice relies on data, making cyber security a vital part of running a practice today. Find out why it matters and the two practical steps every BDA member should take.

Fighting for fair funding: Our priorities for this year’s contract uplift negotiations

Ahead of the next round of negotiations with the Welsh Government on the 2026-7 General Dental Services (GDS) contract uplift, we want you to know exactly what we are fighting for.

Supporting modern dental careers: Why the NHS payment changes matter

Malaaika Al-Koky, Young Dentists Committee vice chair, on how the recent changes to NHS parental leave and sickness pay improve access to vital support.

Professional boundaries and preventing harassment in dental practices

As workplace expectations continue to evolve, Vanessa Pirga covers why it is important that everyone working in the dental practice understands where professional boundaries lie.

England and Wales: Where do practice owners stand regarding vicarious liability?

Len D'Cruz, Head of BDA Indemnity, on the landmark ruling showing that practice owners can be held liable for negligent NHS treatment provided by their associates.

The value of Foundation Training

A year of Foundation Training allows you to build your skills, without worrying about financial risks, while surrounded by professionals that can provide support and reassurance.

Northern Ireland: Momentum on payment reform must be maintained

Tristen Kelso, BDA Northern Ireland Director, on why the new minister must follow through on Cost-of-Service findings with urgency.

Protection of titles in medicine and dentistry

Peter Dyer, Chair of the CCHDS, on why we need to make sure that titles are appropriately protected in legislation.

Shaping the future of the BDJ Portfolio

Members told us what they value most about the six titles in the BDJ Portfolio and where they would like to see change. We are using that feedback to inform future developments.

Extractions: We need to see real priority from a new administration

A new team at the Department of Health needs to prioritise old problems.

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