Take action to improve conditions in UK dentistry

Being a member is an opportunity to take action to make sure that policy makers and the Government hear your voice. We work on behalf of members to influence decision makers at the highest level.

"Dental care is health care."

Nick had a dental infection.

Unable to get an appointment, he ended up in intensive care.

Dentistry isn't a 'nice to have'.

We can't afford to go on like this.

A message for every patient, every politician & policymaker this #WorldOralHealthDay. pic.twitter.com/gLct4URNvH
— BDA (@TheBDA) March 20, 2025

Delivering dentistry post-COVID

Dentists are battling with an historic backlog, treating many patients who have missed out on routine care. Tell us what you’re seeing at the chairside.

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You can also lend your voice to

Action on dental tourism

Help raise awareness of the risks with dental tourism: Download and display our poster, and tell us your story.

Tax on teeth

Treating NHS patients? Use our communications assets to set the record straight on who benefits from charge hikes.

Action on oral cancer

Download our free toolkit to help to further your knowledge on detection and to help you educate your patients on what to look out for.

No Child Left Behind

Free school meals would put tooth decay prevention to work in every school in this country - we are supporting the NEU's No Child Left Behind campaign.

Delivering dentistry post-COVID

Dentists are battling with an historic backlog, treating many patients who have missed out on routine care.

Looking for other ways to get involved?

The BDA is run by dentists for dentists. From the start of your journey as a student, there are lots of opportunities to get involved. We represent all fields of dentistry and are here for every stage of your career.

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