We provide a local point of contact for BDA members living and working in Wales, as well as providing strategic support and policy advice.
The BDA and its elected committees seek to improve conditions for the delivery of dental services across Wales, negotiating with elected representatives and Government bodies, as well as influencing other key-decision makers, including educational institutions and non-statutory organisations.
In Wales, we have identified that access for new patients is the worst in the UK, having a significant impact on oral health across the nation. We need contract reform that fairly remunerates practices, dentists, and Dental Care Professionals and keeps pace with inflation in the future.
We are calling on the Government to:
Dentists working in Wales are represented through the
Wales also holds one seat on the Principal Executive Committee (PEC), which sets our policy and strategic direction.
Caroline Seddon - BDA Wales National Director
Alun McLean - Employment Relations Officer
Andrea Greatrex - Salaried Groups Support Officer
Christie Owen - Policy and Committee Officer
Our staff in Wales are homeworkers but correspondence can be forwarded to our Head Office.
Members: If you'd like to be kept informed about developments make sure your contact details are up-to-date on your My BDA account and tick the boxes 'News & campaigns' and 'Member newsletters' under 'Communication preferences' to get latest news updates.
Not a member? Create a BDA account and join the 'News & campaigns' list for all the latest updates.
BDA Wales has active branches and sections which run regular events, most of which are free for members.