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.
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New COVID-19 dental research indicates system being overstretched
New research, published today by the General Dental Council (GDC), into the ongoing impact of […]
Read More about New COVID-19 dental research indicates system being overstretchedGDC Updates – June 2022
Please click the following link to see the latest updates from the GDC – June […]
Read More about GDC Updates – June 2022Oral Health Foundation National Smile Month – 16th May to 16th June
Taking place from 16th May to the 16th June, National Smile Month is a charity […]
Read More about Oral Health Foundation National Smile Month – 16th May to 16th JuneAnalogue versus digital – request to complete a short survey
The BACDT have been approached by a 3rd year BSc student of Dental technology at […]
Read More about Analogue versus digital – request to complete a short surveyGDC Updates – February 2022
Please click the following link to see the latest updates from the GDC – February […]
Read More about GDC Updates – February 2022National project regarding denture loss – request to complete a survey
The Office of the Chief Dental Officer (OCDO) and Health Education England (HEE) are collaborating […]
Read More about National project regarding denture loss – request to complete a surveyCOVID-19: Face mask rules and Covid passes to end in England
England’s Plan B measures are to end from Thursday 27th January, with advice to work from […]
Read More about COVID-19: Face mask rules and Covid passes to end in EnglandCOVID-19: Self-isolation period for fully vaccinated in England cut to five days
Sajid Javid has announced that the isolation period for fully vaccinated people in England who […]
Read More about COVID-19: Self-isolation period for fully vaccinated in England cut to five daysNHS England – Dental contractual requirements for 2022
Today NHS England has published contractual requirements for dental contractors for next year. Please see […]
Read More about NHS England – Dental contractual requirements for 2022Update – Covid: Self-isolation cut from 10 days to seven with negative
As from today, 22nd December people infected with Covid in England can stop self-isolating up […]
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GDC confirms Annual Retention Fee for 2027
The General Dental Council (GDC) today announced that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for 2027 […]
Read More about GDC confirms Annual Retention Fee for 2027GDC CPD Statement deadline reminder – 28th August 2026 (2 weeks today!)
The 2025–2026 CPD cycle ended on 31 July 2026, and you are required to submit […]
Read More about GDC CPD Statement deadline reminder – 28th August 2026 (2 weeks today!)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 about GDC will not remove DCPs from register over MyGDC renewal issuesInvasive 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 about Invasive Meningococcal Disease (MenB) – IPC Guidance for Dental Practices – Message from Jason Wong, Chief Dental Officer EnglandGDC 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 about GDC to launch new ‘user-friendly’ online registration portalClocks changing this weekend
Remember, this weekend the clocks will be going back an hour this upcoming Sunday at […]
Read More about Clocks changing this weekendGeneral 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 about General Dental Council publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2024GDC Update – April
Please click here to read April’s GDC update. The GDC Chair, Lord Toby Harris, reports on […]
Read More about GDC Update – AprilGDC Update – March
Please click here to read March’s GDC update. In this edition the GDC Chair, Lord Harris, […]
Read More about GDC Update – MarchGDC 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 about GDC deadline – make your CPD statement by 28th August 2024Patient 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 about Invasive Meningococcal Disease (MenB) – IPC Guidance for Dental Practices – Message from Jason Wong, Chief Dental Officer EnglandClocks changing this weekend
Remember, this weekend the clocks will be going back an hour this upcoming Sunday at […]
Read More about Clocks changing this weekendClocks changing this weekend
Remember, this weekend the clocks will be going back an hour this upcoming Sunday at […]
Read More about Clocks changing this weekendWho 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 about Who regulates Dentistry in the UK and who should I talk to if I have a complaint?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 about How do I maintain my dentures to keep them in good condition?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 about How do you know when it’s time for new dentures?