Time for dentists to shape the future of their association
The British Dental Association has set out to equip dentists with all the information they need.
As the British Dental Association (BDA) prepares to fire the starting gun on its internal elections, it has set out to equip dentists with all the information they need to shape the future of their professional body.
The BDA welcomes everyone who wants to contribute, and for the first time is running webinars to provide first-hand experience and advice from some of its current elected representatives. Dentists are welcome to register for the upcoming seminar tomorrow Tuesday 24 September.
BDA democratic structures ensure policy is shaped by the voices of its diverse membership. Five seats are available for the highest level on its board, alongside all of its country council and representative committee seats.
BDA Chief Executive and Chief Returning Officer Martin Woodrow said: “Our elections are your chance to shape the future of your profession. We want to ensure any dentist thinking about stepping up to become a representative this autumn has the facts at their fingertips. Our reps are from all walks of practice and at different stages of their careers – if you think you can make a difference, there is a seat for you.”
The timetable for elections:
- 27 September: Nominations open
- 28 October: Nominations close
- November: Ballot mailings begin
- December: Ballot results declared
- January-March: Successful candidates start their three-year term.
There are 232 roles up for election:
- 5 seats on the Principal Executive Committee (Northern, South West, Yorkshire and Humber, South West, and UK-wide)
- 9 seats Scottish Council
- 3 seats on Welsh Council
- 4 on Northern Irish Council
- 59 seats on General Dental Practice Committee
- 22 seats on England Community Dental Services Committee
- 30 seats on Central Committee for Hospital Dental Services
- 19 seats on Dental Academic Staff Committee
- 9 seats on Armed Forces Committee
- 23 seats on Dental Public Health Committee
- 13 seats on Scottish Dental Practice Committee
- 6 seats on Scottish Public Dental Service Committee
- 6 seats on Northern Ireland Salaried Dentists Committee
- 12 seats on Northern Ireland Dental Practice Committee
- 6 seats on Welsh Committee for Community Dentistry
- 6 seats on Welsh General Dental Practice Committee.
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