• The BDA has greeted the confirmation that primary care dentists will initially be exempted from licensing by Monitor, the NHS economic regulator, as a victory for common sense. The exemption will be reviewed in 2016/2017.

  • The BDA Benevolent Fund has launched a photo competition with the theme 'Be Active'. Entrants should send an A4 or 10′′ × 8′′ photographic print to BDA Benevolent Fund Photo Competition, 64 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8YS or email as a jpeg file (as large as possible and 300 dpi resolution) to dentistshelp@btconnect.com. Entries will be exhibited at the British Dental Conference and Exhibition in April. The winner will be announced at the Fund's AGM on 21 June.

  • The BDA Benevolent Fund is holding the first ever BDA Charity Auction during the drinks reception at the British Dental Conference and Exhibition, at 6 pm on 25 April. Delegates will be able to bid for dental equipment, supplies and services, or unique, luxury experiences.