About Us

The BDIA is the voice of the dental industry

The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) is the UK’s trade association representing and supporting the collective interests of manufacturers and suppliers of dental products, services and technologies. The BDIA has a member community of over 100 companies, employing 3,000 staff with a combined turnover of over £900 million.

2296

Students

Successfully studied and passed the BDIA Certificate: Introduction to Dentistry - there have been 6 Revisions of the course material since its inception.

104

Members

We pride ourselves on our community of members - some have been with the British Dental Industry Association for 100 years.

£10.1bn

Dental Activity

The value of high street dentistry in the UK supported by BDIA member companies.

£950+m

Dental Market Value

The value of the market for dental products and services provided by BDIA member companies.

Meet the bdia

Who are we and what do we do?

Our members range from SME’s all the way through to international businesses within the sector, manufacturing and supplying innovative products, services and technologies to develop dentistry.

We facilitate the need of our members to help shape and improve the future of dentistry, we do this by sharing knowledge, building business, networking and engaging in initiatives to develop the sector – we play a pivotal role in driving standards for the provision of quality oral healthcare

Every BDIA member adheres to our professional code of practice. This means that in choosing to do business with any of them you can have confidence that everything you buy is of guaranteed quality and provenance – you are in the hands of a trusted, quality-conscious company.

Edmund Proffitt
Edmund ProffittChief Executive
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In challenging and uncertain times, economically, politically and from a regulatory perspective, the BDIA is better equipped than ever to concentrate its efforts on the issues which directly impact the industry and our members.

BDIA TEAM

Darryl Moore

Marketing & Communications Manager

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Adam Stanley

Policy & Public Affairs Manager

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BDIA TEAM

GOVERNANCE

Gail Vernon

President of the Association

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The BDIA is governed by a Council of Representatives and Committees to focus on key activities.The Council consists of a President, Vice President and ten additional board members. Our Committees vary in size and activity, and any employee of a member company is welcome to join.

GOVERNANCE

The BDIA is governed by a Council of Representatives and Committees to focus on key activities.

The Council consists of a President, Vice President and ten additional board members. Our Committees vary in size and activity, and any employee of a member company is welcome to join.

COUNCIL & COMMITTEE

Our Council & Committee Members

The BDIA's board of Council Representatives are elected by nominations and votes from our membership base during our AGM. Each Council member gets elected for a two year period and can put themselves forward for re-election at the end of their tenure.

Our committees span a range of topics covering key issues. These are comprised of employees of member companies volunteering their services for he committee. Contact us if you would like to get involved.

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COUNCIL & COMMITTEE

Policy & Advocacy

We are committed to representing the interests of the dental industry and to promoting the best possible outcomes for patients, business and the profession.

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