British Dental Association (BDA)

BDA are the voice of dentists and dental students in the UK. BDA have been protecting dentists since 1880.

Mission:
BDA 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 collective knowledge and expertise and place members at the heart of everything they do.

Together, they are stronger.

Values:
Since its inception in 1880, the BDA has been the voice of dentistry in the UK. They are the voice of dentists and dental students in the UK. They bring dentists together, supporting their members through advice and education, and represent their interests. As the trade union and professional body, they represent all fields of dentistry including general practice, community dental services, the armed forces, hospitals, academia, public health, and research. They are owned and run by their members and all their income is reinvested for the benefit of the profession.