Sir, it has come to our attention that a number of dentists have been paying, on behalf of their dental nurses, for a subscription to a new dental nursing magazine under the misapprehension that this will entitle the dental nurses concerned to the benefits of British Association of Dental Nures (BADN) membership.

While BADN is happy to provide this magazine with both articles and a representative to its Editorial Board, the Association has no commercial or financial connection with the magazine or its publishers, and does not in any way profit from the money paid in subscriptions. Taking out a £50 annual subscription to this magazine does not, therefore, confer BADN membership with its accompanying benefits.

BADN membership currently costs £37 per year (although there are lower rates for students, part-time workers, etc) and, in addition to our own quarterly British Dental Nurses' Journal, entitles dental nurse members to a wide range of benefits — including free legal advice, support, advice and information on a wide range of topics These include health and safety advice sheets, a free CD-Rom full of information, articles and advice, and discounts on a wide range of products and services — from home, car and travel insurance through holidays to high street items such as DVDs and videos, as well as health care, eye care, fitness clubs, dental nurse textbooks and magazine packages for the waiting room. BADN also has a network of National and Local Groups which offer Continuing Professional Development through a series of Study Days available at discounted rates to BADN members. The membership fee is tax deductible.

Employers may obtain membership application forms by contacting BADN on 01253 338360 or by emailing admin@badn.org.uk.