BDIA Regulatory FAQs
Device Regulation FAQs
Dental and medical devices are strictly regulated to ensure that the products on the market are safe and effective. Manufacturers, distributors and others involved in the supply chain all have obligations under the regulations.
Dental professionals also have an important role to play, and we have prepared a series of short regulatory explainers to help members of the dental team understand the importance of regulation and how to make sure that you and your practice remain compliant.
Medical device regulation
What is device regulation and why does it matter?
If you’re new to device regulation and what it means for the products you use in your practice, this is the place to start. This FAQ will cover:
- What is a medical device?
- How devices are classified
- Who is responsible for regulation of medical devices
- What are my responsibilities as a dental professional?
Counterfeit and non-compliant devices
What are the risks, and what steps do I need to take?
Counterfeit and non-compliant devices can put you and your patients at risk, so it’s important to understand the dangers of these products and what you can do to avoid them. This FAQ will cover:
- The different types of counterfeit and non-compliant devices
- How to tell whether a device is genuine
- What to do if you suspect a device is counterfeit or non-compliant
- The risks of using counterfeit or non-compliant devices.
Importing medical devices
Can medical devices be imported into Great Britain?
The importation of medical devices is regulated to ensure that the MHRA has oversight of the products being placed on the market. This FAQ will cover:
- The requirements for importing a medical devices into Great Britain
- Personal importation of medical devices
- Using imported devices or supplying them to others
- How these requirements are enforced.
Chairside manufacturing
What are the requirements for producing custom made devices?
Technologies such as CAD/CAM and 3D printing mean that it’s possible to produce custom-made medical devices, such as crowns and bridges, within the dental practice. Doing so comes with additional regulatory requirements, and this FAQ will cover:
- The types of device covered by these requirements
- The registration, labelling and post-market obligations you will have
- How to produce a custom-made device statement
- Product marking of custom-made devices.
DENTAL SHOWCASE
Our Events
- January 19, 2027
BDIA Midwinter Meeting 2027
We’re delighted to announce that the BDIA Midwinter Meeting will take place on Tuesday 19th January 2027 at the historic RAF Club in London.
This exclusive gathering will bring together senior leaders, decision-makers, and stakeholders from across the dental industry for an afternoon of discussion, reflection, and networking in one of London’s most iconic venues.
Venue
Royal Air Force Club
128 Piccadilly
London
W1J 7PY
Midwinter Meeting programme
- 11.00 – 11.30 – Arrival/coffee
- 11.30 – 11.45 – The BDIA President’s & Chief Executive’s Welcome
- 11.45 – 13.00 – Our speaker sessions
- 13.00 – 13.45 – Pre-dinner drinks – The Churchill Bar
- 13.45 – 16.00 – Midwinter Lunch
- 16.00 –17:00 – Churchill Bar available to members (cash bar)
Dress code
Business casual
- March 12, 2027
Make Your Ideas Impossible to Ignore
Great ideas deserve to be heard, remembered and acted upon. Yet too often, important messages get lost because they lack structure, impact or persuasive power.
The most effective communicators don’t just share information. They use proven rhetorical techniques to capture attention, create memorable messages and inspire action. From business leaders and sales professionals to presenters and public speakers, the ability to influence and persuade is a skill that can be learned and refined.
In this practical and engaging session, you’ll discover a toolkit of powerful rhetorical devices that can help make your communication more compelling. Learn how techniques such as repetition, contrast, storytelling and the rule of three can strengthen your message and make key points stick in the minds of your audience.
You’ll explore how to communicate your ideas with greater clarity, confidence and influence, whether you’re presenting to colleagues, pitching to clients, leading meetings or speaking at events.
By understanding the principles behind persuasive communication, you’ll be better equipped to motivate others, gain buy-in and ensure your message achieves the impact it deserves.
What You’ll Learn
- How rhetoric can make your communication more memorable and persuasive
- The power of techniques such as anaphora, repetition and contrast
- When and how to use rhetorical devices effectively without overcomplicating your message
- How to structure key messages for maximum impact
- Techniques used by influential speakers to engage and persuade audiences
- How to make complex ideas easier to understand and remember
- Ways to encourage action and gain buy-in from your audience
- Practical tools you can use immediately in presentations, meetings and everyday communication
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for anyone looking to strengthen their communication skills, increase their influence and make their messages more impactful. Whether you’re presenting, selling, leading or networking, the techniques covered will help you communicate with greater confidence and effectiveness.
Ready to make your messages more memorable and persuasive?
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Pack more punch into your words and learn the communication techniques that help ideas stick. Secure your place on our Rhetoric & Tools Skills Shot and discover how to turn good ideas into messages that inspire action. Book your place today by clicking below.
- February 5, 2027
Readiness and Nerves (Body Language)
Turn Nerves into Confidence
We’ve all felt those pre-presentation butterflies. Whether you’re speaking in a meeting, introducing yourself at an event, delivering a presentation or meeting a client for the first time, nerves can quickly affect how confident and credible you appear.
The good news is that confidence is not something you’re simply born with. It is a skill that can be developed, and one of the most powerful ways to build confidence is through your body language.
In this practical and interactive session, you’ll explore how your posture, movement, gestures and physical presence influence both how others perceive you and how you feel about yourself. You’ll learn simple techniques to manage nerves, project confidence and create a positive impression, even when you’re feeling under pressure.
Discover how small adjustments to your body language can help you appear more confident, approachable and professional. You’ll also gain practical strategies to help you feel more in control before important conversations, presentations, networking events and meetings.
Whether you’re looking to overcome speaking nerves, improve your professional presence or simply feel more comfortable in high-pressure situations, this session will provide practical tools you can put into practice immediately.
What You’ll Learn
- Why nerves occur and how they impact your communication
- How body language influences confidence, credibility and presence
- Practical techniques to manage nerves before and during important interactions
- How posture and physical presence can help you project confidence
- The role of eye contact, gestures and movement in building trust and engagement
- Common body language habits that can undermine your message
- Techniques for creating a calm, confident and professional impression
- Simple exercises to help you feel more comfortable and in control under pressure
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for anyone who wants to feel more confident when speaking, presenting, networking or meeting new people. Whether you’re an experienced professional or looking to build your confidence, you’ll leave with practical techniques to help you manage nerves and present your best self.
Ready to feel more confident in any professional situation?
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Nerves don’t have to hold you back. Secure your place on our Readiness and Nerves (Body Language) Skills Shot and learn practical techniques to turn nervous energy into confident presence. Book your place today by clicking below.
- October 14, 2026
Join the BDIA’s Chief Executive, Edmund Proffitt, and Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Adam Stanley, who will be providing an overview of how the medical devices in use in dental practices are regulated to ensure patient safety and product efficacy. The webinar will cover the process that products must go through before they can be sold in the UK, who is responsible for regulating them and the risks that can arise from using counterfeit or non-compliance devices. In addition to highlighting examples of illegal products and the dangers associated with them, the session will offer advice on steps dental professionals can take to protect themselves, their practices and their patients while maintaining compliance.
Learning objectives
By the end of this webinar, delegates will be able to identify:
- What is medical device regulation?
- How medical devices are regulated in the UK
- Counterfeits and non-compliance: what are the issues?
- What are the risks, and why does it matter to the dental team?
- What to look for when purchasing and using dental devices
- What can BDIA and ADI do to support compliance?
why attend?
- Understand the regulations – Gain a clear overview of how medical devices used in dentistry are regulated in the UK and what this means for your daily practice.
- Protect your patients and practice – Learn how to identify counterfeit and non-compliant products and minimise the risks associated with their use.
- Stay compliant – Understand your professional responsibilities and the practical steps you can take to ensure compliance with current legislation.
- Learn from the experts – Hear directly from the BDIA’s Chief Executive and Policy & Public Affairs Manager, with the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical guidance from industry specialists.
- FREE registration.
For more information please visit – https://www.adi.org.uk/events/2126/adi_bdia_joint_webinar_counterfeit_devices_compliance_and_patient_safety
- January 8, 2027
Master the Power of Vocal Delivery
You can have the best ideas, the strongest arguments and the clearest message, but if your vocal delivery doesn’t support what you’re saying, your impact can be lost.
The way you use your voice plays a crucial role in how others perceive you. Your pace, tone, volume, emphasis and energy all contribute to how confident, credible and engaging you appear. In fact, people often respond to how something is said just as much as what is being said.
In this practical and interactive session, you’ll discover how to use your voice more effectively to engage listeners, build trust and communicate with greater impact. You’ll learn how to avoid common vocal habits that can undermine your message and explore simple techniques that will help you sound more confident, authoritative and authentic.
Whether you’re presenting to an audience, leading meetings, networking with peers or speaking with customers, stronger vocal delivery can help you communicate with greater clarity and influence.
What You’ll Learn
- How vocal delivery affects confidence, credibility and audience engagement
- Techniques to use tone, pace and volume more effectively
- How to add energy and variety to keep listeners engaged
- Ways to emphasise key points so your message is remembered
- Common vocal habits that can weaken your impact and how to overcome them
- How to sound more confident and authoritative without losing authenticity
- Practical exercises to improve clarity, projection and presence
- Techniques you can immediately apply to presentations, meetings and everyday conversations
By the end of the session, you’ll have a greater understanding of how to use your voice as a communication tool, helping you deliver messages with confidence, credibility and impact.
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- December 11, 2026
Turn Information into Impactful Presentations
Great presentations are not about cramming slides full of information. They’re about taking your audience on a journey that captures attention, builds interest and leaves a lasting impression.
Whether you’re presenting to colleagues, customers or industry peers, the ability to communicate your message clearly and confidently is a valuable skill. In this practical and engaging session, you’ll discover how to move beyond facts and figures to create presentations that genuinely connect with your audience.
Learn how to craft powerful openings that grab attention from the very first moment, structure your content using simple storytelling techniques, and keep your audience engaged from start to finish. You’ll explore how to organise your ideas so they flow naturally, making your message easier to understand, remember and act upon.
By the end of the session, you’ll have practical tools and techniques you can immediately apply to make your presentations more compelling, more memorable and more effective.
What you’ll learn:
- How to create strong, attention-grabbing openings
- Simple storytelling structures that keep audiences engaged
- Techniques to make complex information easier to understand
- How to maintain interest and energy throughout your presentation
- Ways to ensure your key messages are remembered long after you’ve finished speaking
Whether you’re an experienced presenter or looking to build your confidence, this session will help you transform presentations from information dumps into engaging experiences that inspire action.
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