Latest Blog Posts

• Dental politics: What starting from nothing shows us

  Representation at a local level can have a huge impact on you and your profession.

  Blog Date 8 September, 2021

• Dental politics: Why get involved?

  A young dentist’s story of involvement in BDA committees and dental politics.

  Blog Date 19 August, 2021

• Associates: What you need to know about vicarious liability

  A recent High Court case on vicarious liability in dentistry and what impacts it could have on you, particularly if you have an NHS contract in England or Wales.

  Blog Date 16 August, 2021

• Worrying new precedent on vicarious liability

  New ruling sees further legal confirmation that NHS practice owners in England and Wales can be held liable for negligent treatment provided by their associates.

  Blog Date 29 July, 2021

• Lilian Lindsay: A woman who didn't take no for an answer

  Celebrating a pioneering woman’s 150th birthday and the important role women have played in dentistry.

  Blog Date 21 July, 2021

• Scotland: Opening doors for students

  How is the new bursary scheme in Scotland benefitting dental students and what other supports are available to them?

  Blog Date 20 July, 2021

• Fair COVID payments for maternity leave dentists

  Success in Northern Ireland and renewed pressure in Scotland in fight for fair COVID-19 payments for maternity leave dentists

  Blog Date 8 July, 2021

• Can dentistry learn to live with COVID?

  The new Health Secretary is urging a rapid return to normality, how will dentistry fit on Sajid Javid’s new agenda?

  Blog Date 8 July, 2021

• Towards a culture of candour and openness, not fear

  ​The Department of Health is consulting on policy proposals to introduce a new Statutory Duty of Candour for both individuals and organisations involved in providing health and social care in Northern Ireland. We're seeking your feedback to help inform our response to these important proposals.

  Blog Date 28 June, 2021

• Racism in dentistry: Denial is not an option

  A first look at the results from our recent racism survey reveals evidence of racism and denial in dentistry.

  Blog Date 23 June, 2021

• Dental regulation – where are we now?

  Major reform is on the cards for dental regulation, here’s what we find promising and concerning about the proposed changes.

  Blog Date 23 June, 2021

• Northern Ireland: Financial support and the road ahead

  Taking a look at financial support measures, future prospects for dentistry in Northern Ireland and how far we’ve come in the last 15 months.

  Blog Date 23 June, 2021

• Breaking down barriers to care: Learning Disability Awareness Week 2021

  This Learning Disability Awareness Week, we outline the steps you can take to provide a positive experience for all dental patients.

  Blog Date 14 June, 2021

• Dentists supporting survivors of domestic abuse

  A new campaign is calling for dentists to provide pro bono treatment to survivors of domestic abuse.

  Blog Date 10 June, 2021

• Wales: Mental health in a time of crisis

  A personal perspective and research insights into the mental health of dentists in Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Blog Date 9 June, 2021

• Where is dentistry's roadmap?

  MPs have joined us in calling for dentistry’s roadmap to recovery. We need a timetable for lifting restrictions and delivering real reform.

  Blog Date 26 May, 2021

• Remote orthodontics: We need regulation not warnings

  Why the new guidelines on remote orthodontics are no substitute for meaningful regulation when it comes to protecting patients.

  Blog Date 20 May, 2021

• Living with the threat of vicarious liability

  Can practice owners ever completely protect themselves from the risk of vicarious liability? We sought legal advice to find out.

  Blog Date 20 May, 2021

• Scotland: Lobbying government to change dentistry

  What are the practicalities of lobbying for change? David McColl and Kenny McDonald discuss what’s next on the agenda for improving dentistry in Scotland.

  Blog Date 6 May, 2021

• The legal case against the practice owner

  A shocking court case highlights why some indemnity policies will not keep you safe from claims and damages.

  Blog Date 6 May, 2021

• Northern Ireland: A new strategy for tackling oral cancer

  The stark reality of oral cancer in Northern Ireland requires immediate action – starting with a joined up cancer and oral health strategy.

  Blog Date 6 May, 2021

• Wales: Bridging the gap with our oral health manifesto

  What the next Welsh Government must do to bridge the gap in oral health inequalities and rebuild dentistry in Wales.

  Blog Date 15 April, 2021

• Northern Ireland: What’s next for children’s oral health?

  How has the pandemic impacted children’s oral health, and what can we do to improve things?

  Blog Date 15 April, 2021

• Scotland: Putting dentistry on the political agenda

  How our oral health manifesto is shaping election debate and what else the next Scottish Government needs to do to bridge oral health inequalities.

  Blog Date 15 April, 2021

• Are dentists suffering in silence?

  Are dentists having trouble asking for help with their mental health? This Stress Awareness Month, we’re looking at the take up of our 24/7 counselling and mental health support services.

  Blog Date 13 April, 2021

• Is NHS dentistry valued? Four things you need to know

  Our case to the pay review body made it clear that NHS Dentistry must remain viable - not only as a career for dentists, but for crucial patient access.

  Blog Date 13 April, 2021

• BDA Museum: Telling the story of dentistry

  Rachel Bairsto, BDA Museum Head, on the colourful history of dentistry and how it has evolved

  Blog Date 31 March, 2021

• England: Ministers double down on NHS targets

  Government imposes harsher targets on NHS dental practices, but at least the door now appears open for real reform.

  Blog Date 29 March, 2021

• Northern Ireland: Financial year-end update

  What Health Service and mixed practise dentists need to know as we approach the end of the financial year.

  Blog Date 18 March, 2021

• Northern Ireland: Building better oral healthcare after COVID

  This new normal gives us a unique opportunity to address inequalities in oral health in Northern Ireland.

  Blog Date 18 March, 2021