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.

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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 […]

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GDC – Annual Renewal 2026

The GDC annual renewal period for 2026 is now open and will close on 31st […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Clocks changing this weekend

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

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GDC deadline – make your CPD statement by 28th August 2025

As you will be aware, your 2024-2025 CPD cycle year ended on 31st July 2025, […]

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General Dental Council publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2024

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

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GDC opens renewal period for dental care professionals

The General Dental Council (GDC) today (9 June) opened its annual renewal period for dental […]

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GDC Update – April

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

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National Smile Month – 12th May to 12th June ‘Feed your Smile’

National Smile Month is a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health […]

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Members News

BACDT Update – Carl Fenwick (Non- Executive Board Member)

95 = 0.083% Well, here we are, three months into a global pandemic. The world […]

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‘Bounce Back Loan’ Scheme

The UK Government has announced a new ‘Bounce Back Loan’ Scheme which will go live […]

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Furloughed Portal now live

The Government’s Furloughed Scheme Portal has now gone live. You need to log into the […]

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IMPORTANT – Further Updates on the Furloughed Scheme

HMRC have released more information about the Furlough portal and what information you need to […]

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What to do about April’s Wages

Yesterday the BACDT emailed the membership with the news that HMRC’s Furloughed Portal is going […]

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Further Details on Furloughed Scheme

HMRC has published the third version of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (otherwise known as […]

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Thoughts from Andrew Barrs, BACDT Vice President

So here I am, 5.30pm on Sunday evening, one week into lockdown with a large […]

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BACDT e-mails regarding Coronavirus – 28th & 29th March 2020

The BACDT will be sending emails on the following topics relating to Coronavirus out to […]

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BACDT e-mails regarding Coronavirus – 27.03.2020

The BACDT are sending emails on the following topics relating to Coronavirus out to members […]

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Small Business Grant for £10,000 update

Following our email to BACDT members regarding the £10,000 Small Business Grant, the BACDT Office […]

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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 […]

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Clocks changing this weekend

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

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Clocks changing this weekend

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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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