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

GDC calls for particular focus on CPD as Dental Care Professionals’ annual renewal opens

The annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs) opens today 13th June with the […]

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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 […]

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GDC Updates – June 2022

Please click the following link to see the latest updates from the GDC – June […]

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Oral 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 […]

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BACDT supports the BADN Menopause policy

The BACDT were pleased to see the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) send out […]

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Analogue versus digital – request to complete a short survey

The BACDT have been approached by a 3rd year BSc student of Dental technology at […]

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Q1 CDTQ 2022 – is now available to download

We are happy to announce the latest digital CDTQ is now available! Once again, the […]

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GDC Updates – February 2022

Please click the following link to see the latest updates from the GDC – February […]

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National project regarding denture loss – request to complete a survey

The Office of the Chief Dental Officer (OCDO) and Health Education England (HEE) are collaborating […]

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COVID-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 […]

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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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