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

Better supporting our patients with a learning disability or autism

Sara Hurley , Chief Dental Officer has issued the bulletin below to the profession which […]

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GDC Update – DDAG publish EDI within dentistry: a profession-wide commitment 

The Diversity in Dentistry Action Group (DDAG) has published its co-created report, Equality, Diversity and […]

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Fitness to Practice webinars in June

The BACDT is thrilled to present an event which is being put on for the […]

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GDC publishes statement on direct-to-consumer orthodontics and supporting information for dental professionals

The General Dental Council (GDC) has today published an updated statement in relation to direct-to-consumer […]

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Fourth Self employed grant now open for online applications

On 21 April, the online service for applications for the fourth Self-employment Income Support Scheme […]

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BACDT are Proud To Be Part of the Mental Health Wellness in Dentistry Framework

This week is mental health awareness week in the UK, it is events like this, […]

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Save the date! FtP Webinars scheduled for June 2021

Following on from Mikes email last week please see the dates below scheduled for the […]

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NHS dentistry: Latest bulletin from Sara Hurley

Today NHS dentistry have published their latest bulletin to the dental profession, which includes updates […]

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GDC updates April 2021

Please click the following link to see the latest updates from the GDC – April 2021, which […]

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BACDT Awards 2021 – Winners

On behalf of the BACDT Board, I would like to thank all the members that […]

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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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