Affiliate International membership
This membership is available to overseas dentists who are not pursuing GDC registration
Wherever you live in the world, our International Affiliate membership allows you to keep abreast of the latest developments affecting UK practice.
Professional recognition and networking
International Affiliate membership is more than just a resource - it’s a mark of excellence. Showcase your BDA membership on your CV to demonstrate your commitment to professional standards and stay connected to the UK dental community.
Expert resources
Your International Affiliate membership provides:
- Access to the world-renowned British Dental Journal online as well as the other journals and magazines in the portfolio delivering the latest clinical updates and peer-reviewed research
- A CPD Hub with courses aligned to UK dental standards, keeping you informed of best practices
- Online tools and articles to deepen your understanding of UK dental standards, ethics, and patient care.
Learning and development
Joining as an International Affiliate member gets you access to 270 hours of CPD to show your commitment to professionalism.
NEW! Earn 26 hours of GDC-recommended CPD at a time and place that suits you. Each course can be taken in your own time: your progress will be saved, so you can dip in and out of the courses as needed.
Enjoy access to the BDJ portfolio with 70 hours of CPD each year, plus Europe’s largest dental library.
Earn, track and manage your learning in our CPD hub.
If you prefer learning in person, get discounts on training days, lecture-based seminars, practical hands-on workshops, multi-speaker conferences, and live evening webinars through our courses and events offer.
For £43.33 per year
The minimum membership period is 12 months, and you can choose to pay annually, quarterly or monthly. Please see our membership terms and conditions for details.
Learn more about our fees.