BACDT Dental News

The British Association of Clinical Dental Technology is a professional association that looks to sustain and advance the ethical practice of clinical dental technology and clinical dental technicians.

Set up in conjunction with the Dental Laboratories Association, the British Association of Clinical Dental Technology (BACDT) offers custom-made services that have been designed by industry experts to meet the everyday needs of the newly emerging profession. Utilising our experienced team, our member benefits include a professional representation platform, as well as information on education and daily operational needs.

BACDT Dental News

About BACDT

BACDT Members News

For Members

BACDT Patients News

For Patients

Dental News

Book Now – Webinar 11th November 7pm – Oral cancer and precancer, what do I need to know?

The BACDT board are delighted to be launching the first online BACDT webinar. Professor Keith […]

Read More

Latest updates from the GDC – August 2020

Annual renewal and changes to the DCP register While there are a number of processes […]

Read More

GDC publishes findings from ‘professionalism’ research

The findings from independent research, which was designed to inform a better shared understanding of […]

Read More

GDC update – Annual Renewal: CPD deadline for completion 31st July

We understand that many of you have faced difficulties in accessing CPD this year, due […]

Read More

Press Release: Dental Care Professionals’ Annual Renewal now open

Dental Care Professionals’ Annual Renewal now open   The Annual Renewal period for UK registered […]

Read More

GDC update – Responding to COVID-19: latest updates in uncertain times

As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, we know that many dental professionals are continuing […]

Read More

COVID-19 update from the GDC

Responding to COVID-19: regulating in uncertain times The central role which GDC has as a […]

Read More

MHRA releases response to consultation on EU exit no-deal legislative proposals

Following the MHRA’s consultation on how medicines, medical devices and clinical trials which would be […]

Read More

Young adults with depression have increased risk of oral health disease

A study has suggested that young adults with depression and/or anxiety have a significantly higher […]

Read More

Ian Brack appointed as GDC’s Interim Chief Executive

Following Evlynne Gilvarry’s announcement in November that she would be stepping down from her role […]

Read More

Members News

GDC will not remove DCPs from register over MyGDC renewal issues

The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed that any dental care professional (DCP) who is […]

Read More

Invasive Meningococcal Disease (MenB) – IPC Guidance for Dental Practices – Message from Jason Wong, Chief Dental Officer England 

I am writing to provide reassurance following the outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease linked to […]

Read More

GDC to launch new ‘user-friendly’ online registration portal

New platform replaces eGDC and modernises how future and current dental professionals apply for and manage their registration The […]

Read More

Clocks changing this weekend

Remember, this weekend the clocks will be going back an hour this upcoming Sunday at […]

Read More

General Dental Council publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2024

The General Dental Council (GDC) has today published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024, […]

Read More

GDC Update – April

Please click here to read April’s GDC update. The GDC Chair, Lord Toby Harris, reports on […]

Read More

GDC Update – March

Please click here to read March’s GDC update. In this edition the GDC Chair, Lord Harris, […]

Read More

GDC deadline – make your CPD statement by 28th August 2024

As you will be aware, your 2023-2024 CPD cycle year ended on 31st July 2024, […]

Read More

General Dental Council (GDC) opens renewal period for dental care professionals

The General Dental Council (GDC) opened the annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs) […]

Read More

GDC Update – June 2024

Please click here to read the GDC Update – June 2024. This month’s GDC update […]

Read More

Patient News

Invasive Meningococcal Disease (MenB) – IPC Guidance for Dental Practices – Message from Jason Wong, Chief Dental Officer England 

I am writing to provide reassurance following the outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease linked to […]

Read More

Clocks changing this weekend

Remember, this weekend the clocks will be going back an hour this upcoming Sunday at […]

Read More

Clocks changing this weekend

Remember, this weekend the clocks will be going back an hour this upcoming Sunday at […]

Read More

Who regulates Dentistry in the UK and who should I talk to if I have a complaint?

The General Dental Council are the regulatory body for Dentistry in the UK; their function […]

Read More

How do I maintain my dentures to keep them in good condition?

Dentures should be looked after in the same way as you would look after your […]

Read More

How do you know when it’s time for new dentures?

Although a quality pair of dentures is intended to last for a long period, over […]

Read More