What We Do

We support, develop and promote the industry for the benefit of members, the profession and the public.

Most recent BDIA updates:

October 27: BDIA presents Dental Device Regulation FAQs for the dental profession

October 21: BDIA partners with BREATHE to champion wellbeing in dentistry

September 23: Our biggest Conference yet – meet our new Officers and Council members & give feedback

July 17: BDIA and ADAM Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Dental Practice Teams

May 21: BDIA Announces Bridge2Aid as Its Official 2025/2026 Charity Partner

March 11: Government Launches National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme to Improve Children’s Oral Health

February 3: Spotlight on: trends in dental practice group membership

February 3: AEEDC Dubai 2026 – UK Pavilion booking update

January 30: BDIA Technical and Regulatory Update – January 2025

Advocacy & Lobbying

Promoting the interests of members.

Our members’ interests are at the forefront of discussions affecting our industry. We are proud to be represented at senior levels in policy, technical and regulatory circles, as well as being members of influential committees.

Device regulation FAQs

Find answers to common questions about device compliance, safety standards, and regulatory approvals.

Dental and medical devices are strictly regulated to ensure that the products on the market are safe and effective..

Think Supplier

The BDIA launched its ‘Think Supplier, Think BDIA Member’ initiative in July 2018 to remind the dental profession of the benefits of purchasing from BDIA member companies.

Since 1923 BDIA members have been working closely with the dental profession to provide the quality, innovative and dependable equipment and services that are needed, day in day out.

35 Under 35

The BDIA 35 under 35 initiative is designed to give the next generation an opportunity to network with like-minded peers and influence BDIA activity from a new perspective.

Research & Statistics

Insights to inform decision making.

We conduct and commission research into a range of areas across both the profession and industry, providing valuable insights into attitudes, behaviours and habits of the dental team.

Events

Dates to add to your diary for not to be missed dental events.

Here you will find the latest information on BDIA conferences, networking events and seminars, as well as exhibitions and other events in and around the dental industry. You will also find details of international trade shows and export events the BDIA are involved in.

BDIA Awards

The BDIA Award was introduced in 2007 to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of a member of the industry to the dental sector.

Browse past winners of the BDIA Award.

Dental Showcase

For decades, BDIA Dental Showcase has been the leading event in dentistry. An event organised to suit the needs of dental professionals and supplier organisations alike.

BDIA Dental Showcase 2017 was the first delivered by George Warman Publications and MA Exhibitions, combining sector knowledge and high-quality clinical content with a professional exhibition organiser.

Education

A variety of education and training available to BDIA member companies.

The BDIA Certificate: Introduction to Dentistry, Inspire Influence Sell and Coaching Leaders training for members.

Tackling Counterfeit Dental Devices

Addressing the growing problem of counterfeit and substandard devices within the dental sector.

The BDIA Counterfeit and Substandard Instruments and Devices Initiative (CSIDI) Campaign was launched to address the growing problem of counterfeit and substandard devices within the dental sector.

Export

Promoting opportunities outside of the UK.

We work closely with the Department for International Trade, as an accredited Trade Challenge Partner, to offer services that may be of interest to BDIA exporters. We operate UK Pavilions at many overseas tradeshows.

What our members say

Helping dental professionals 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.”

Become a Member

Join us in championing the dental industry

Join the BDIA today and take your dental business to the next level. Whether you are a manufacturer, supplier, or service provider, the BDIA offers a range of resources and benefits to support your success.