British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy

British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy STRATEGIC PLAN

BSDHT's strategic plan is the basis upon which the Society operates.

The British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy, BSDHT (formerly British Dental Hygienists' Association, BDHA) was set up in 1949 by a group of 12 dental hygienists who felt the time was right to organise a professional association to represent the interests of their profession. Over 60 years later, the BSDHT is a nationally recognised body that represents over 3,000 members across the UK and beyond. OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of BSDHT is to represent the interests of members and to provide a consultative body for public and private organisations on all matters relating to dental hygiene and therapy. We aim to work with other professional and regulatory groups to provide the highest level of information to our members as well as to the general public. The Society seeks to increase the range of benefits offered to members and to support this with a clear business and financial strategy. The Society will continue to work to increase membership for the benefit of the profession

OUR SOCIETY AIMS TO:

* Represent members at national level, particularly in the political arena
* Provide services to members
* Support members on issues which affect their working lives
* Produce a publication that educates, updates and inspires
* Provide CPD opportunities, both locally and nationally
* Help members to find employment and provide guidance on contractual matters
* Listen to members and respond accordingly. It directs the decision making processes within the Society and provides mechanisms to monitor progress and success. The plan is all embracing and affects all aspects of the Society's business.

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03/11/2025

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General Dental Council announces Annual Retention Fee for 2026 The Council has agreed the General Dental Council’s (GDC...
02/11/2025

General Dental Council announces Annual Retention Fee for 2026

The Council has agreed the General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) strategy for the next three years, the strategic priorities and the funding required to deliver these.

In turn, this decision has set the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for 2026 at £698 for dentists and £108 for dental care professionals (DCPs).

Following the announcement Tom Whiting, Chief Executive and Registrar of the GDC, said:

"Our vision is to be a trusted and effective regulator, supporting dental professionals to provide safe and effective care for their patients. We have a clear delivery plan to achieve our strategic ambitions and remain committed to protecting the public and maintaining public confidence in the dental professions.

"We will provide transparency about the work we do to deliver our strategic ambitions and will measure and report on our progress. Council has approved the investment needed to achieve this transformation whilst considering affordability for dental professionals.

"The GDC will adjust the ARF as needed from 2027 onwards. Other than in exceptional circumstances, any increase will not exceed the rate of the Consumer Price Index (CPI)”.

The annual renewal period for dentists will open on 10 November 2025, with the ARF to be paid by 31 December 2025.

Renewal will open in June next year for those on the dental care professional register, with the ARF to be paid by 31 July 2026.

Find out more about the ARF decision and plans for 2026.

https://www.gdc-uk.org/news-blogs/news/detail/2025/10/31/gdc-announces-annual-retention-fee-for-2026

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01/11/2025

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The BSDHT team are proud to support this campaign. Together we can raise awareness and protect lives.

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31/10/2025

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30/10/2025

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📢 FREE Webinar for BSDHT Members!Join us on Thursday, 13th November 2025 (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM) for an insightful session:“...
30/10/2025

📢 FREE Webinar for BSDHT Members!

Join us on Thursday, 13th November 2025 (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM) for an insightful session:“Peri-Implant and Periodontal Care: The Cornerstones of Lasting Oral Health”
with Dr. Caspar Wohlfahrt, DDS, MS, PhD
Associate Professor, Institute of Clinical Dentistry, Oslo

✅ Learning Content:
Gain a deeper understanding of how to enhance non-surgical periodontal and peri-implant treatment strategies for infection control and long-term stability.

📍 1 Hour eCPD
🔗 Book in advance via the BSDHT member portal: https://members.bsdht.org.uk/events/70/labrida-webinar-dr-caspar-wohlfahrt-peri-implant-and-periodontal-care-13-11-25

Your career matters — and so does your peace of mind.BSDHT members enjoy access to professional legal advice whenthey ne...
29/10/2025

Your career matters — and so does your peace of mind.

BSDHT members enjoy access to professional legal advice whenthey need it.

Join today and unlock this essential support: https://www.bsdht.org.uk/join-us/

Join us at the end of day 1 of the OHS in Edinburgh in November for a drink and this very special session, kindly suppor...
28/10/2025

Join us at the end of day 1 of the OHS in Edinburgh in November for a drink and this very special session, kindly supported by Haleon, which will bring together 3 distinguished IADR scientists and a pioneer of f***l microbiota transplants to talk about microbiome-host interactions in a pub and over a pint of beer….what could possibly go wrong?

The team will engage in a relaxed discussion on keystone versus environmental hypotheses, ask whether the bugs really do matter, and explore what we can learn from the gut microbiome about why periodontitis develops in some and not in others. It will also explore the potential to develop Oral Microbiota Transplants as a new targeted live biotherapeutic adjunctive approach to managing periodontal diseases. Not to be missed!

There are just 5 weeks to go until the OHS starts - book your place soon at profile.eventsair.com/oral-health-summit-2025.


✨JOB VACANCY ✨🦷Dental Hygienist / Dental Therapist required 📍Bristol BSDHT SWSW
28/10/2025

✨JOB VACANCY ✨
🦷Dental Hygienist / Dental Therapist required
📍Bristol


BSDHT SWSW

🎉 One month to go! 🎉The countdown is on for the Oral Health Summit 2025 – a landmark joint event by BSDHT and BSP, bring...
28/10/2025

🎉 One month to go! 🎉

The countdown is on for the Oral Health Summit 2025 – a landmark joint event by BSDHT and BSP, bringing together the best in periodontal and oral health expertise.

📍 Edinburgh International Conference Centre

🗓️ 28–29 November 2025

✨ Plus: BSP Workshops & Symposia – 27 November

Join us for cutting-edge insights, global speakers, and a celebration of collaboration in oral health.

🔗 Book now: https://profile.eventsair.com/oral-health-summit-2025/

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