The BDIA

The Association for the UK Dental Industry

The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) is the UK’s national 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 more than ninety companies.

The BDIA plays a pivotal role in driving standards for the provision of quality oral healthcare.

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Who are we?

Welcome to the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA)

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.

The BDIA Vision

Advancing the dental industry

The BDIA advances the dental industry through its four core pillars of the BDIA Vision – ACES: Advocacy, Communication, Education and Support.

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Explore what the BDIA has to offer

The BDIA plays a pivotal role in driving standards for the provision of quality oral healthcare.

Membership

The BDIA offers a range of resources and benefits to help you elevate your dental business to the next level.

Membership Benefits

Directories

Browse our directory of trusted suppliers, manufactures and service providers and see the products they offer.

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Education

Discover the BDIA Certificate: Introduction to Dentistry course and develop your career in the dental industry.

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Membership Benefits

Communications

Regular member communications share latest industry news, updates and programme of events. Receive monthly newsletters, our members only Dental Insider magazine and more.

Community

A members-only online area holds information on the latest activities on which the industry is focusing. It is also where members can access latest news, support and advice, policies, research and statistics.

Insight & Resources

The BDIA provides robust industry insights to members to help support decision making. This easily accessible information saves members both time and resource, and ensures latest available data is at their fingertips

Education

A number of education and training opportunities are available to member companies to enhance their skills and supply a quality service to their customers.

Events

Members networking events are a key feature in the BDIA membership calendar - we aim to facilitate useful meetings with colleagues, peers and industry professionals to develop opportunities and connect with the best businesses within the industry.

Support

By engaging with influencers, we provide a wide range of support to promote and protect members interests, as well as access to valuable sources of information, allowing members to concentrate on their day to day business.

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The BDIA Certificate:
Introduction to Dentistry

The British Dental Industry Association has designed an education programme to fast-track students knowledge of the dental industry and profession.

Attain the foundational knowledge that is required to work in the dental industry

Developed by specialists, The BDIA Certificate: Introduction to Dentistry delivers benchmark training standards within the dental industry.

Download the BDIA Dental Industry Manifesto

The Dental Industry Manifesto outlines how the BDIA believes
the next Government can contribute to achieving the industry’s positive vision for the future of the UK’s dental industry and oral health care.

If Government can take the opportunity to build the right
regulatory environment and provide targeted investment it can make a significant contribution to protecting the UK’s oral health for years to come, as well as supporting the UK dental industry.

The Dental Industry Manifesto is being circulated to key
opinion formers across the Government, Civil Service, the NHS and other relevant organisations

Priorities for future government action are identified across three pillars:

World class regulation of medical devices

The UK’s medical devices regulatory framework should
prioritise transparency and predictability, adopting international recognition as a pragmatic and proportionate approach that advances patient safety while fostering innovation and supporting businesses.

Improving the nation’s oral health

Government should recognise the value in supporting the
provision of both NHS and private dentistry as a means to ensuring significant advances in the nation’s oral health.

A favourable healthtech environment

Creating a stable and attractive environment that fosters
growth and innovation, while establishing the UK as a favourable place to invest and do business, should be prioritised by Government for the benefit of patients, industry and the wider economy.

TESTIMONIALS

What our members say

Helping dental businesses succeed through, valuable insight, building credibility and trust, and by being the voice of the industry in the UK.

“As a leader within the dental lab sector we find it challenging to keep up with regulatory changes and flow through effects from clinical requirements. The BDIA has been paramount in giving ongoing guidance and allowing me to proactively keep up and make changes as required.

“When I set up NSK in May 2007 I didn’t have to think twice about signing the business up for BDIA Membership. Over the years we have used the BDIA Introduction to Dentistry training resource for colleagues new to dentistry, regulatory and compliance matters and as a general sounding board. I value the BDIA’s lobbying efforts to make our industry’s voice heard in places inaccessible for individual members. To me the BDIA is an invaluable resource and membership should be part of anybody’s armamentarium who is operating in our space.”

“Being a BDIA member increases our credibility as a supplier and gives us access to the best technical support we need to maintain our high quality dental product range. We also get valuable information like Dental Spotlight that would be very difficult to obtain elsewhere.”

BDIA Events and Networking

BDIA National Conference & 102nd AGM

17/09/2025

The BDIA National Conference 2025—where the brightest talents in dentistry come together to collaborate, innovate, and shape the future of the industry:

BDIA National Conference & 102nd AGM is heading to Silverstone!

17th & 18th September 2025, Silverstone Wing, Museum and Hilton Garden Hotel

Silverstone’s long-standing reputation for innovation, paired with its modern facilities, provides the perfect backdrop for two days of inspiration, insight, and industry collaboration.

Driving the Future of Dentistry is set to be a standout event in the dental calendar—bringing together leading experts, fresh perspectives, and influential voices shaping the profession’s future. Delegates will enjoy plenary sessions, breakouts and the choice of multiple specialist insights and discussions.

This year’s programme, designed with direct input and feedback from members, is built around the core themes of innovation, influence, and industry transformation, offering delegates the chance to:

Influencing by networking with industry leaders
Inspiring change through cutting-edge insights and learning
Discovering new game-changing strategies for UK dentistry’s growth
Exploring the future of the industry talent acquisition, growth and opportunities
Engaging and collaborating through interactive workshops and strategic planning
Leading the conversation and shaping the industry

We’ve secured two fantastic accommodation options, with Early Bird prices ranging from £399* – £499* which includes:

1 night stay
Bed & breakfast and full conference refreshments
Pre-dinner drinks
Dinner amongst the iconic exhibits in the Silverstone Museum
Full access to the two-day conference
Taking on your colleagues and fellow members on our giant Scalextric track and F1 simulators – Who’s going to be the fastest at the event?

Accommodation choices are either the on-circuit Hilton Garden Inn, or our satellite hotel, the nearby Premier Inn Silverstone.

Please note: Day delegate rates are only available when at least one full conference package is booked per organisation. Rates are subject to the number of delegates, days attended, and Early Bird eligibility. Terms and conditions apply. (*Plus VAT).

We’ve secured 20+ top industry speakers who will share expertise, spark innovation, and drive meaningful discussions. Expect cutting-edge insights, impactful knowledge, and forward-thinking ideas from leaders including:

Maddy Allen– Leadership coaching: Why change management is a thing of the past
Glen Leech– A CEO’s guide to building a sustainable, accredited business
Mark Topley– Next-generation leadership: Diverse teams that fuels business growth
Rebecca Jenkins– Mastering communication: What does success really look like?
Kunal Thakar– A 21st-century dental practice: How to stay ahead of the curve
Lisa Bainham– Inside the life of a Practice Manager
Max Stanyard– The future economics of dentistry—what’s next?
Dr Christopher Nile– Academic collaboration: Breaking barriers in research
Shaz Memon– Social media domination: Leveraging platforms for industry success
Tom Spector– AI revolution: The future and challenges ahead
Dr Rana Al-Falaki & Jackie Cooper– Wellbeing matters: Thriving in today’s fast-paced world
Jason Wong– What’s happening on the ground: Real-world industry insights
Martin Woodrow– Latest updates from the profession
Plus more

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Book early and save up to £55 per full delegate before the Early Bird offer closes on 30^th June. For more information please email Srini Srinivasan on [email protected] or Mark Hyde on [email protected]

BDIA Midwinter Meeting 2025

02/12/2025

The Midwinter Meeting offers a great chance to network, connect new colleagues, build relationships, and shape the future of dentistry.

BDIA Midwinter Meeting 2025

We’re delighted to announce that the BDIA Midwinter Meeting will take place on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 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.

More details will follow soon, but for now, please mark your calendars — we look forward to welcoming you in December!

Venue

Royal Air Force Club

128 Piccadilly

London

W1J 7PY

For any enquires please contact Srini Srinivasan on [email protected] or Mark Hyde on [email protected]

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The BDIA Vision

Advancing the dental industry

Learn more

Explore what the BDIA has to offer

Membership

Directories

Education

JOIN US

Membership Benefits

Communications

Community

Insight & Resources

Education

Events

Support

LEARN WITH US

The BDIA Certificate: Introduction to Dentistry

Attain the foundational knowledge that is required to work in the dental industry

Download the BDIA Dental Industry Manifesto

World class regulation of medical devices

Improving the nation’s oral health

A favourable healthtech environment

TESTIMONIALS

What our members say

BDIA Events and Networking

BDIA National Conference & 102nd AGM is heading to Silverstone!

17th & 18th September 2025, Silverstone Wing, Museum and Hilton Garden Hotel

Silverstone’s long-standing reputation for innovation, paired with its modern facilities, provides the perfect backdrop for two days of inspiration, insight, and industry collaboration.

We’ve secured 20+ top industry speakers who will share expertise, spark innovation, and drive meaningful discussions. Expect cutting-edge insights, impactful knowledge, and forward-thinking ideas from leaders including:

Book early and save up to £55 per full delegate before the Early Bird offer closes on 30th June. For more information please email Srini Srinivasan on [email protected] or Mark Hyde on [email protected]

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The BDIA Certificate:
Introduction to Dentistry

Book early and save up to £55 per full delegate before the Early Bird offer closes on 30^th June. For more information please email Srini Srinivasan on [email protected] or Mark Hyde on [email protected]