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

COVID-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 […]

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Covid-19: Self-isolation FAQs

The BACDT have seen an increase in the number of queries relating to employees and […]

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Update – 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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BACDT Membership Office Christmas opening hours

Please note that the BACDT Membership office will be closed from Wednesday 22nd  December 2021 […]

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Latest updates from the GDC – December 2021

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

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Update to the dental profession: mouth cancer prevention

The Chief Dental Officer, Sara Hurley, and National Lead for Dental Public Health, Anna Ireland, […]

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Sara Hurley and Ed Waller update to the dental profession

The Chief Dental Officer, Sara Hurley, and, NHS England Director of Primary Care, Ed Waller, […]

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Survey to understand on-going impacts of COVID-19 on dental professionals closes this Friday (12 Nov)

All dental professionals are being invited to take part in an online survey, as part […]

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Q4 CDTQ – is now available to download

The Winter CDTQ has always traditionally been a CPD edition of the journal and this […]

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GDC sets budget and confirms ARF to stay at same level for 2022

In what continue to be uncertain times for the dental sector, a Council meeting of the General […]

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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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