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BDA Review - Dental Student - Ameen Daywood
I really appreciate that the BDA works tirelessly to protect the profession of Dentistry, negotiating on behalf of us as our dental trade union.
It's great to that the BDA releases useful journals that we can make use of such as the student-BDJ, which I read regularly. It helps to give me an insight into topics that may not necessarily be covered within the curriculum of dental schools.
Another benefit is the support available to us students on the BDA website through eBooks, eJournals etc, which I know many students including myself have utilised.
I haven't made use of the next feature but can definitely see myself doing so in the future, which is the loupes insurance. When I decide on purchasing an expensive pair of loupes this is something I'll consider.
Lastly, BDSA sports days and conferences - these are always great events and a highlight for many dental students around the UK. It's a great opportunity to network and meet people you wouldn't come into contact with otherwise. They're also great fun!
30 August 2018
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Reply from British Dental Association
Dear Ameen,
Thanks for taking the time to post such detailed feedback. It's good to hear that you value both aspects of your membership: our trade union activities on behalf of the profession, plus individual member benefits from your professional association.
Best wishes,
British Dental Association
I find being a BDA member very useful…
I find being a BDA member very useful to keep up to date with issues relevant to dentistry, as well as dental student related subjects. An example includes the changes in dental foundation training application. I find the BDJ journals very informative and interesting - a twice monthly perk of being a member. Also its great to get discounts on annual events arranged by both the BDA and BDSA (e.g. BDSA annual conference).
As a student it is very good value for money and I would consider continuing my membership into foundation training.
The BDA plays an important role in supporting all members of the dental profession (e.g. ensuring foundation dentist salary wasn't reduced when challenged) and I want to help continue with that support with my membership.
21 August 2018
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Reply from British Dental Association
Dear Elie,
Thanks for your fantastic feedback. It's good to hear that you feel that being a BDA member isn't just about personal member benefits, it's about supporting an organisation that fights for the rights of dentists and dental students. We were delighted when we succeeded in reversing a proposed £2,000 cut in foundation dentist salaries, as this means graduates now receive a significantly higher pay packet each year.
We hope you continue to enjoy your membership.
Best wishes,
British Dental Association
I find the BDA library the most useful…
I find the BDA library the most useful of my membership. Being a dental student it’s handy to have fast access to several books.
I also really enjoy reading the BDA magazine which I have sent as I enjoy being kept up to date with recent studies.
21 August 2018
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Reply from British Dental Association
Dear Monica,
Thank you for posting such a great review! It's great to hear that you find your BDA student membership useful and that you enjoy reading our magazine, the British Dental Journal.
We wish you all the best with your studies.
Best wishes,
British Dental Association
Vast range of hard copy and electonic...
Vast range of hard copy and electonic textbooks available. Discounts on BDSA events and on future membership are also much appreciated from a student perspective.
20 August 2018
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Reply from British Dental Association
Dear Emyr,
Thanks for taking the time to post your feedback - this is much appreciated.
Our eLibrary is very popular with students as it helps to save money on textbooks. It's also great to hear that you appreciate the £250 loyalty saving on membership fees after graduation and the discounts on British Dental Students Association events.
Best wishes,
British Dental Association
Great and extensive access to…
Great and extensive access to e-resources. Its also good for the BDSA discount to their events!
20 August 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from British Dental Association
Dear Simran,
We're happy to hear that you find our e-resources helpful. The British Dental Students Association run some fantastic events, so it's great to hear that you find the discount for BDA student members useful.
Thanks for posting your feedback.
Best wishes,
British Dental Association
Incredibly expensive
Incredibly expensive, doesn't seem to really ever adequately stand up to the GDC
13 August 2018
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Reply from British Dental Association
Dear Aaa,
Thanks for your feedback. We will take on board your comments as they help us to shape the future of the organisation.
I’m sorry to hear that you don’t feel we stand up to the GDC as we have ploughed a great deal of resource into fighting them. In 2014, the GDC tried to increase it’s fees by 64% to a proposed £945. We vehemently challenged them at the High Court and were pleased when the court ruled that they had acted unlawfully. Despite winning the case, we were disappointed that the court then gave the GDC permission to raise fees to £890. This is because they felt it wasn’t in the public interest to block the fee increase.
These high fees are still in place and have been used to top-up GDC reserves to a level that the profession have deemed completely inappropriate. We believe registrants should not have to pay the price for mismanagement at their regulator and continue to campaign for change. You can find out more about our activities to stand up to the GDC here: www.bda.org/dentists/policy-campaigns/campaigns/dental-regulation
In terms of our membership fees, we are a not-for-profit organisation. This means any profits are ploughed directly back into providing members services. We run a tight ship and our membership fees represent the real cost of providing benefits and services to our 18,000 members.
It's also worth remembering that our membership fees are tax deductible, so cost less than you may think.
Thanks again for posting your feedback. As your trade union and professional association, we work hard to serve our members - we are on your side. If there’s anything you would like to discuss in more detail, please feel free to contact us on 020 7935 0875.
Best wishes,
British Dental Association
Difficult to access e books at first…
Difficult to access e books at first but other than this brilliant!
6 August 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from British Dental Association
Dear Anita,
Thanks for taking the time to post your review. It's great to hear that you are enjoying your membership.
Members need to call the BDA library to get a separate PIN to access eBooks. Library staff are always happy to help if you have any queries.
Best wishes,
British Dental Association
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