The British Association of Clinical Dental Technology (BACDT) is the leading professional association that looks to sustain and advance the ethical practice of Clinical Dental Technology.
Established in 2009, the BACDT soon became the leading voice for Clinical Dental Technology in the UK. All our members are checked to ensure they meet all General Dental Council Regulations and the BACDT Charter.
Our Members
BACDT members are passionate about the profession of Clinical Dental Technology as well as being keen to develop their skills and knowledge in order to constantly improve their service to patients.
Full BACDT members have to be qualified and registered with the General Dental Council (GDC), who are the regulatory body for the Dental profession. We also offer a student membership for those individuals who are qualified Dental Technicians and attending a GDC recognised course for Clinical Dental Technology.
All of our members receive regular updates on regulatory issues and trends within UK dentistry; they also receive up to the minute advice and support to help them run their denture practices.
What is a Clinical Dental Technician?
Clinical Dental Technicians (CDT’s) are registered Dental Care Professionals (DCP’s), who are regulated by the General Dental Council.
Qualifying as a clinical dental technician involves years of intensive study that exceeds a dental technician’s training through additional modules in sciences, clinical skills and customer care. Their position allows them to offer patients direct treatment for the construction, repairing and fitting of removable dental appliances. Whilst dentists and clinical dental technicians work independently of each other, they may confer on treatments when it is in the best interest of the patient.
Whilst their services are most commonly used by denture-wearers, clinical dental technicians can offer a range of other services, including advice on oral health. Along with performing technical and clinical procedures for removable dental appliances, clinical dental technicians can carry out intensive clinical examinations to search for oral abnormalities and refer patients to other health care professionals where necessary.