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What can the BDTA do for you? Information The BDTA acts as a primary resource for information and translates complex edicts from such bodies as the European Commission, the British Standards Institute, the Department of Health and other dental organisations, into concise and relevant terms. Our annual statistical publication, Spotlight, produced exclusively for members, highlights dental market statistics and trends using information collated from a number of key sources within the dental industry. BDTA News, our regular newsletter, keeps members abreast of the changes in legislation, standards, regulations and BDTA activities. Each quarter, we publish Dental Trader, a news magazine with an increasing circulation which keeps you up to date with relevant industry issues likely to affect your business. In summary, members benefit from:
Training In business today, people are recognised as a major asset. The BDTA acknowledges the importance of professional training for staff as a means of motivation and organisational progression. The BDTA offers access to training courses, which contribute towards Continuing Professional Development and the improvement of skills and learning. Setting the industry standard is the BDTA Certificate: Introduction to Dentistry; an introductory course aimed at those who supply and provide a service to the dental industry. We take our training role very seriously and are committed to expanding our range of training services amongst members. Currently, the following training initiatives are offered to members:
For more information on the BDTA Certificate: Introduction to Dentistry, visit the training section. Advice You will already be aware of the high cost of advice and the resources it absorbs. The BDTA offers free practical, legal and technical advice and guidance to members on a wide range of issues, from regulatory matters to quality assurance. We also operate a helpline for our members 24 hours a day. Advice is available on:
Promotional Activities Each year the BDTA organises Dental Showcase, the UK’s largest and most successful dental exhibition. It is the premier opportunity for all companies in the dental industry to promote their products and services to approximately 10,000 members of the dental team. BDTA members benefit from a substantial discount on stand cost, discounted advertising rates and joint promotional activities to enable them to present themselves more effectively. The Internet has evolved over recent years as a major source of information. Each member company benefits from a free listing on the BDTA website, which receives over 5,000 visitors per month, and a link through to its own site, offering opportunities to publicise its products and services. In summary, members benefit from the following promotional advantages:
Conference The BDTA organises an Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting, exclusively for members, enabling new business relationships to be forged for the benefit of dentistry. Representation The BDTA represents and promotes members’ interests to national and international bodies, both professional and legislative. We lobby government directly or through a variety of other organisations as appropriate. The BDTA is an active participant in creating national and international standards and represents the views of the industry to other bodies such as:
Regular contact is also maintained with:
and many other professional bodies and associations representing technicians, hygienists, practice managers and dental nurses. Financial The BDTA operates a credit circle scheme to highlight bad debtors to those who participate. We have an established arrangement with BM Trada who offer discounts to BDTA members who wish to receive certification to quality, environmental and health and safety management systems. Paddison and Partners offer free advice to BDTA members on the rateable value of their business premises. |