Latest Blog Posts

• Dentists' associate agreements: key terms to look out for

  Have you looked closely at your associate contract before signing it? Here's some tips from a BDA adviser on why you should pay attention to the 'small print'.

  Blog Date 12 November, 2018

• What is a 'portfolio career' in dentistry?

  What is a portfolio career in dentistry and why might it be a good option for you? Jonathan Lewney highlights some of the pros and the cons.

  Blog Date 8 November, 2018

• What did you think of the DFT recruitment process?

  What did you think of the DFT recruitment process? YDC member Amaar Hassan wants to hear your views.

  Blog Date 8 November, 2018

• 'Up Close and Medical' event at the BDA Museum

  The BDA Museum hosted 13 medical museums from across London on 27 October, to showcase objects from their collections in a free event, in collaboration with London Museums of Medicine and Health. Here's what happened...

  Blog Date 7 November, 2018

• Improving NHS dentistry: giving dental patients better access and outcomes

  We feel that dentistry is often forgotten when it comes to getting a share of NHS funding, but we've set out to Government why we feel committing more resources to NHS dentistry can massively improve oral (and general) health outcomes for patients.

  Blog Date 5 November, 2018

• Five things dentists need to know about the 2018 Budget

  A summary of the Autumn Budget, with the key issues affecting dentists highlighted.

  Blog Date 1 November, 2018

• What's it like being... a clinical lead in a dental corporate? Allan Matthews

  Allan Matthews is clinical lead in a dental corporate in Scotland. He tells us about his day...

  Blog Date 1 November, 2018

• Sugar: is it a trick or a treat for your teeth?

  We are encouraging dentists and their teams to promote some 'myth busting' oral health messages to help protect children's teeth during this year's Halloween celebrations.

  Blog Date 30 October, 2018

• Do I need a first aider in my dental practice? Top tips to ensure you are covered

  ​As a practice manager or practice owner, health and safety at work is your responsibility and it's a very important one. Here are some questions we frequently get asked and some top tips to help make sure you are covered.

  Blog Date 30 October, 2018

• YDC hacks #2: Keeping an eye on your money

  Some top tips from the BDA's Young Dentist Committee on looking after your finances at work.

  Blog Date 24 October, 2018

• What associates need to know about GDPR

  A guide to GDPR for dental associates - what your responsibilities are under the new law.

  Blog Date 24 October, 2018

• What’s it like being... a practice owner? Ann-Marie Bard

  ​Ann-Marie Bard is practice owner of a busy mixed dental practice in Shropshire. She tells us about her day…

  Blog Date 22 October, 2018

• A story of courage and achievement in early dentistry: Edward Tull-Warnock

  Edward Tull-Warnock became one of the first black, qualified professional dentists in 1912. During Black History Month, we celebrate his amazing achievements and tell the story of how he overcame adversity to have a successful career in dentistry.

  Blog Date 22 October, 2018

• CDS Annual meeting 2018: bringing community dentists together

  A round-up of the recent CDS Annual Presidential and Scientific meeting, by new President Jude Anderson.

  Blog Date 19 October, 2018

• Speaking up for dentists at party conferences

  We travelled to Liverpool and Birmingham to make the case for dentistry at the Labour and Conservative party conferences

  Blog Date 17 October, 2018

• Get involved and make a positive difference

  Young Dentist Committee member, Hamzah Ahmed tells us what he gets out of being involved with the BDA.

  Blog Date 15 October, 2018

• BDA Branches and Sections: photography competition

  We're looking for pictures to help show the depth and breadth of activities that our branches and sections, and young dentists groups get involved in, across the UK - take part in our photography competition.

  Blog Date 10 October, 2018

• Managing problems at work: have you tried mediation?

  If you are experiencing issues with staff at work, before escalating it to the level of getting expensive legal representation involved, consider trying our mediation service first – it's free, and it could help you to resolve problems, before things deteriorate, saving you time and money.

  Blog Date 9 October, 2018

• Orthodontic tendering and TUPE: what you need to know

  In the context of changes to orthodontic tendering in England, James Goldman explains what TUPE is and what it means for contract holders and the associates working for them.

  Blog Date 5 October, 2018

• Speaking out for dentistry in Wales

  Tom Bysouth explains why the future of NHS dentistry in Wales can no longer be taken for granted.

  Blog Date 3 October, 2018