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Why should I become a member?

Over 125 companies providing products and services to the dental profession asked the same question.

BDTA membership has helped them to save time, money and resources and add value to their business through the exchange of ideas, information, market analysis and trends.

What can the BDTA do for my company?

There are many benefits of becoming a member of the BDTA, each designed to save you money or add value to your business.

As a BDTA member you would

• Be kept up to date with the latest news and regulatory information through the BDTA Newsletter, quarterly magazine and members area of the website.
• Receive a database of active dental practices and dental laboratories in the UK to help with territory planning and targeting mailings.
• Save money on stand and promotional activities at the UK’s largest and most successful dental exhibition, Dental Showcase.
• Benefit from the practical advice on legal and technical matters and guidance on issues relating to quality assurance offered through the Business Support Helpline.
• Save money on the popular BDTA Certificate: Introduction to Dentistry training course, laboratory workshop and revision seminars which provide a useful insight to the industry.
• Gain the credibility associated with the BDTA logo, which you can use on all marketing communication materials.
• Benefit from added coverage and promotion on the BDTA website.
• Make new contacts at the subsidised networking events taking place throughout the year and get involved with the key activities of the Association by joining a committee or working group
• Ensure your interests are represented through the BDTA’s connections with the GDC, BDHF and professional bodies representing dentists and DCPs
• Be able to make informed decisions about advertising, sponsorship, training courses, marketing, new product launches and market trends using the data provided by the BDTA in Spotlight.

Click here to download a summary of the membership benefits available
Click here to download a membership brochure

How do I join the BDTA?

There are currently four membership categories available to companies engaged in the manufacture, supply and/or servicing of goods or services used in the business of dentistry.

Full – Businesses that have established a satisfactory trading history

Provisional – Businesses hat have recently started trading

Affiliated – Businesses whose main business is not dentistry (e.g. finance houses)

Group – A business, which is a subsidiary part of an existing member.

For more information on how to join please contact Darran Lacey by email at darranlacey@bdta.org.uk or call on 01494 781188.

Click here to download a membership application form
Click here to download the 2010 membership subscription rates