Join the BDA

Membership with us gives you the support and services you need throughout your career. As a UK-based dentist, we offer different packages available depending on the type of support 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.

Find the right membership for you

Dentist: I practise in the UK

Choose from three packages designed to support UK registered dentists throughout their career.

Dentist: I’m working towards UK registration

Affiliate membership packages are designed to support overseas-qualified dentists who are going through the registration process with the GDC.

Dentist: I practise overseas

Wherever you live in the world, you can keep abreast of the latest developments affecting UK practice.

Dentist: Asylum seeker/refugee

Free to overseas-qualified dentists who have applied for or been awarded asylum seeker or refugee status and are actively working towards registering with the GDC.

Students and graduates

For undergraduates navigating life at dental school and graduates starting foundation training.

For UK-based dentists

Compare membership plans

Explore the benefits of our three tailored membership options - Essential, Extra and Expert - designed to meet the unique needs of UK-based dentists. Compare features and find a plan that provides the right level of support and resources for your professional needs.

Compare your options

Why choose BDA membership?

Becoming a member of our dental community is about more than just 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, informed, and empowered at every stage of your journey.

From access to advice from industry experts, the BDJ portfolio and cutting-edge CPD resources to our extensive dental library, member-only events, and regular newsletters, 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, 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 trusted trade union and professional body, 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.

What we do Become a member

Saddeer Ahmed - Expert member

Member stories

"I recently had a CQC inspection. When I initially received the email, all I could think was I need help! Being an expert member, I contacted the BDA and they did not fail to deliver. Especially Sarah Williams - I cannot thank her enough for her guidance and vast help - she went above and beyond and eased me through the process. So helpful for everything. Thank you, Sarah."

Join the BDA: Your partner in dentistry