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About BDA membership

BDA membership gives you the support and services you need throughout your career, with different packages available depending on the help you need. We also have packages for qualified dentists in the process of registering with the GDC, as well as membership for dentists living overseas. Students can kick-start their career with the BDA’s support.

Why choose BDA membership?

Becoming a member of our dental community is about more than just practical support - it’s about joining a network dedicated to championing your success and advancing your career.

Together, we tackle the challenges of a changing profession, ensuring you stay connected and informed at every stage of your journey.

From access to advice from industry experts, the world-renowned BDJ Portfolio, cutting-edge CPD resources and regular updates, we provide everything you need to stay ahead in dentistry.

 

You do dentistry, we do advice
Each membership gives you access to advice from industry experts so you can do what you do best.

 

Stay up to date
A ‘must do’ for anyone in dentistry, BDA membership makes keeping on top of clinical innovation and changes in law, regulations and standards straightforward.

 

Continuing professional development
Access 270 hours of CPD to show your commitment to professionalism. Earn, track and manage your learning in our CPD Hub, where you’ll find ‘core’ or GDC-recommended CPD topics are available on-demand. You can also watch a webinar each week live or on-demand.

 

Access to mental health and wellbeing support
All our members have access to Health Assured, a confidential service designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that are affecting your wellbeing. Members can access the Health Assured helpline 24/7, 365 days a year.

Your voice, our mission

How we represent you

As your professional body and trusted trade union, we represent every field of dentistry, fighting for better pay, conditions, and policies that protect your interests. From shaping legislation to advancing oral health, we place members at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you’re not just a member- you’re part of a community shaping the future of dentistry.
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