Our Aim

The British Dental Trade Association’s main aim is to promote and maintain a viable dental industry in the UK.

Using the BDTA as a clearing house for the exchange of ideas, information, market analysis and trends, has enabled members to save time, money and resources.

BDTA Member Benefits

Information

  • 50% discount on all British Standards documents ordered through the BDTA
  • Regular copies of BDTA News which keeps members abreast of the changes in legislation, standards, regulations and BDTA activities
  • Complimentary copy of the trade’s quarterly magazine DENTALtrader for all staff members
  • Contact details, product information and news listed on the BDTA website
  • Advertise job vacancies on the BDTA website free of charge

Training

  • Discount on the BDTA Certificate: Introduction to Dentistry; an introductory course aimed at those who supply and provide a service to the dental industry
  • Attendance at seminars on relevant topics, both dental and non-dental 

Advice

  • Daily assistance from BDTA staff with a range of queries
  • Free 24 hour access to the Business Support Helpline where advice is available on:
    • Standards and legislation
    • Regulatory matters
    • Quality assurance
    • Import / export regulations
    • Labelling and instructions for use

 Promotional Activities

  • Substantial discount on stand cost at Showcase 
  • Discounted advertising rates and sponsorship opportunities at Showcase
  • Detailed company listing and links on the BDTA website
  • Use of the relevant BDTA member logo
  • Extensive coverage in DENTALtrader

 Networking opportunities

  • Highly subsidized place at the BDTA Annual Conference 
  • Reduced delegate rate at the Midwinter Meeting
  • Optional membership of the following BDTA committees/working groups offering opportunities to influence how the Association is run:
    • Marketing
    • Editorial
    • Statistics
    • Training
    • Manufacturers

 Representation

  • Active participation in creating national and international standards
  • Representation of the views of the industry to other bodies such as:
    • The Association of British Healthcare Industries
    • FIDE - The European Manufacturers Group
    • ADDE – The European Retailers Group
  • Regular contact with:
    • The General Dental Council
    • The British Dental Association
    • The Dental Laboratories Association
    • The British Dental Health Foundation
    • Professional bodies and associations representing technicians, hygienists, practice managers and dental nurses

Financial

  • Membership of the credit circle scheme
  • Discount on certification to quality, environmental and health and safety management systems with BM Trada
  • Free advice on the rateable value of business premises from Paddison and Partners

Statistics

  • Complimentary copy of the annual dental statistics publication Spotlight containing information on:
    • The size of the dental market
    • Equipment and oral hygiene
    • Surgery consumables
    • Dental laboratory market
    • Salaries
    • Dental publications
  • Complimentary copy of the European Survey of Dental Market Trends data produced by ADDE/FIDE