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Since its inception in 1880, the BDA has been the voice of dentistry in the UK. They bring dentists together, support their members through advice and education, and represent their interests. They are committed to supporting their members throughout their professional lives and using their influence for the benefit of members, the dental profession, and patients. They aim to share their..
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7M ago
When regulations change and the hand of government hovers above the recently dried ink of the amendment, you should always ask the question that Simon Sinek exhorts his readers to raise - “Why ..read more
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7M ago
Inspiring discussion and debate on important motions relating to the vital work of community dentists took place at the Conference of Accredited Representatives ..read more
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7M ago
All applicants to DFT must take the Situational Judgment Test, which is a computer-based assessment designed to determine essential competencies outlined in the national Person Specification ..read more
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7M ago
When facing the prospect of a long-term illness, many dentists are tempted to leave their practice. This is often not the best option, particularly if they practice in the NHS ..read more
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7M ago
Like many areas of practice, orthodontic treatments are a popular specialism requiring knowledge and time to perfect clinical skills ..read more
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7M ago
Over the years, the concept of consent has not changed. Providing treatment without consent is still deemed unlawful and can be considered as battery ..read more
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7M ago
As funding continues to fail to keep up with costs, practices have been forced to reduce their NHS capacity and faith in the future of NHS dentistry is a rapidly diminishing resource. The gap between the reality of running a practice and the fees provided by our underfunded, outdated contract is widening and NHS dentistry is rapidly losing talented practitioners ..read more
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7M ago
Ahead of our Life Beyond the SDR event, Kevin Lewis previews the day which aims to empower you to take control of your career in dentistry ..read more
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7M ago
University life comes with its stresses. It is important for dental students to learn how to manage the pressures of longer academic terms, clinical hours, personal development modules, and hitting treatment targets ..read more
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7M ago
With a derisory uplift, the Government has sent its clearest signal to date that it is unwilling to pay the price for NHS dentistry ..read more