The latest industry developments and insight from the world of dentistry.
22 February 2021
The BDIA has pulled together some key Government websites providing information on Coronavirus (COVID – 19) which may be helpful to members.
25 November 2020
The BDIA Dental Showcase Advisory Board and MA Exhibitions Limited have taken the decision to reschedule BDIA Dental Showcase to 25 – 26 March 2022 at ExCeL, London.
12 February 2021
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced a new £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund.
11 February 2021
Association Chief Executive, Edmund Proffitt, commented, “The BDIA is pleased to take this opportunity to build on its relationship with MA Exhibitions so we can continue to work together to...
03 February 2021
The MHRA has published an updated version of its guidance for Virtual Manufacturing of medical devices.
05 January 2021
We have received confirmation from Sara Hurley, CDO - England, that dental services in England are to remain open during the lockdown announced on 4th January.
04 January 2021
The MHRA has recently issued a number updated of post-Transition Period guidance documents relating to medical devices.
17 December 2020
With 15 days to go before the end of the Brexit Transition Period, the UK and EU have yet to reach an agreement on future trading arrangements.
08 December 2020
The MHRA has published new guidance on how to register as a manufacturer to sell medical devices on the Great Britain and Northern Ireland markets from 1 January 2021.
02 December 2020
More than 7,000 businesses have now signed up to the new DHSC Trader Support Service (TSS), which has been specifically created to support traders moving goods under the Northern Ireland Protocol...
24 November 2020
Jo Churchill, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Prevention, Public Health and Primary Care has announced that the National Health Service (Dental Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 will...
23 November 2020
Whilst discussions on an EU/UK FTA continue, the Government also continues its communications programme with companies on preparations for 1st January 2021.
19 November 2020
The Scottish Chief Dental Officer and National Clinical Director have issued a letter to wholly private practices in Scotland regarding treatment across the five lockdown tiers introduced on 2...
18 November 2020
Following our own well attended webinar with MHRA on 3rd November, which provided members with an overview of the incoming regulatory requirements for medical devices for the UK market from the...
17 November 2020
If you move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland the Trader Support Service will guide you through any changes due to the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
16 November 2020
The Brexit Transition Period ends on 31st December, and whatever the outcome of negotiations with the EU there will be changes for businesses from 1st January 2021.
06 November 2020
With less than 60 days to go until the UK’s new start, the Business Secretary Alok Sharma is encouraging UK companies to sign up for a webinar to find out more about the actions to take.
14 October 2020
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that it has concluded its procurement of freight capacity away from areas of potential border disruption ahead of the end of the Brexit transition...
25 September 2020
The end of the Brexit transition period is only 100 days away. The Department for International Trade has outlined four actions that businesses should take now in preparation for new rules that...
03 August 2020
Steve Oldfield, Chief Commercial Officer at the Department of Health & Social Care, has issued a letter to suppliers of medical devices and clinical consumables in order to outline the Department's...
11 November 2019
With a crucial General Election just a month away The Dental Industry Manifesto outlines how the BDIA believes the next Government can contribute to achieving the industry’s positive vision for the...
29 October 2019
Wanted - dental neck ties! With neckties, specifically ‘club ties’, first worn in 1920, going out of fashion, Nairn Wilson is creating a dental necktie archive on behalf of the BDA Museum.
27 August 2019
We are pleased to announce the publication of the latest edition of our popular Technology & Trends Survey.
19 August 2019
Our comprehensive line-up of speakers will cover all aspects of these complex issues from government contingency planning to UK specific no-deal legislation, Notified Body expectations and dental...
25 July 2019
A new Prime Minister has been appointed and over the last few weeks Boris Johnson has proudly paraded his Brexit credentials before the nation.
03 July 2019
Following the 96th BDIA AGM held in Tewkesbury on 27 June, we have the pleasure of confirming new BDIA Council members for 2019/20.
25 June 2019
The politics of Brexit now seem to be dominated by the election of a new leader of the Conservative Party which should see a victor emerge in July.
24 May 2019
Following the cessation of discussions on Brexit with the Labour Party, the political saga continues with the European Parliamentary elections having taken place...
20 May 2019
We are delighted to announce that our keynote speaker at this year's Summer Conference will be Sarah Wilkinson, Chief Executive of NHS Digital.
29 April 2019
As European Union leaders have granted the UK a six-month extension to Brexit, we are now into our second ‘extension’ period, with the Prime Minister in further talks with the Labour Party on Brexit.
22 April 2019
16 April 2019
Bookings are now open for the UK Pavilions at both AEEDC Dubai and IDEM Singapore 2020.
29 March 2019
We now know that the UK will not be leaving the EU on 29th March as previously thought. At the time of writing, little more than that is known – the exit data could now be 22 May if an agreement is...
26 March 2019
Bookings are now open for this year’s BDIA Summer Conference at the wonderful Tewkesbury Park Hotel, so save the dates now – Thursday 27th and Friday 28th June 2019.
28 February 2019
In the current climate it is very difficult to report on the political aspects of Brexit with any authority and avoiding speculation. That is why your Association has recently concentrated on...
08 February 2019
Bookings will open soon for this year’s BDIA Summer Conference at the wonderful Tewkesbury Park Hotel, so save the dates now – Thursday 27th and Friday 28th June 2019.
25 January 2019
Our forthcoming event on NHS dental procurement will help to guide you through the changes to supplier obligations and their implications for your business.
11 October 2018
Booking is now open for this years BDIA Midwinter Meeting. Held at One Great George Street in London, it's a not to be missed festive opportunity to network with colleagues and peers and hear great...
27 July 2018
The BDIA's Code of Practice for Dental CPD originally launched back in 2014. We have now prepared an updated version of the Code, newly revised to be applicable to the General Dental Council’s...
19 June 2018
The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has launched a new initiative, ‘Think Supplier, Think BDIA Member’ to remind the dental profession of the benefits of purchasing from BDIA member...
17 May 2018
We're pleased to announce that Olympian and TV personality, Sharron Davies, MBE has been confirmed as our special guest speaker at the summer conference.
19 April 2018
The BDIA has signed a historic memorandum of understanding agreement with our sister organisation in Australia, the ADIA.
26 October 2017
The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) and Federation of the European Dental Industry (FIDE), as the trade associations representing the dental industry in the United Kingdom and Europe...
28 July 2017
The recent GDC Fitness to Practisehearing concerning a dentist’s purchase and use of counterfeit dental devices highlights the dangers to both patient and professional registration from using...
21 July 2017
The BDIA is delighted to announce that its 2017 BDIA CSIDI (Counterfeits and Substandard Instruments and Devices Initiative) advertising campaign is the winner of the Highest Believability category...
04 July 2017
At the recent BDIA Council elections, held at the AGM during the Summer Conference at Tylney Hall, Ken Finlayson and Michael Farrow were both re-elected to Council, each for a second time.
02 July 2017
Sonia Tracey, Managing Director of W & H UK Ltd, was elected BDIA President at the recent AGM held at Tylney Hall, Hampshire.
09 June 2017
2017 General Election Result - how the BDIA is working to protect the interests of the dental industry.
17 March 2017
Tony Reed, BDIA Executive Director, will be stepping down from his position in early April 2017.
23 November 2016
The BDIA is pleased to announce that Lizzie Boon has won the latest ‘Spot the Fake’ competition, held at Dental Showcase 2016.
12 October 2016
UK medical device regulator, the Medical and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), is joining forces with the British Dental Industry Association’s (BDIA) award winning Counterfeit and...
