Become a undergraduate representative for dental societies and associations
Free workshops & events
Enhance your portfolio
Build your Network
Ensure teaching and learning is always to the highest standard
Provide a link between the students and staff to overcome any clinical or curriculum matters
Enhance the student experience both academically and socially, while also prioritising student well-being and fostering a strong sense of community
Academic: Academic support and addresses curriculum & clinical matters with staff
Social: Organise a wide range of social and academic events to unite dental students
Welfare: Pastoral support – mentoring scheme for younger students and welfare support always available
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Act as a liaison between the BDSA and QM dental students
Enhance the dental education experience by bridging the gap between dental school and real-world practice.
Organise conference-style talks, workshops, and events with leading experts
Topics of talks are requested by students.
Empower QM dental students to explore opportunities beyond the BDS curriculum.
Share student experiences: Showcase achievements, research, audits, elective, intercalation, volunteering undertaken by BDS students.
Provides guidance on how to go beyond
the BDS: Inform and guide BDS students of opportunities and pathways available.
Research summaries: A space for students to share their literature reviews and articles summaries of topics which interest them.
Raise awareness of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) and support students interested in pursuing this dual-qualification
specialty.
Support & Guidance: Provides resources and advice on OMFS careers, including gaining experience, navigating pathways, and applying for a second medical degree.
Practical Training: Offers theoretical knowledge and practical skills sessions in head and neck surgery (e.g., suturing, examinations, procedures, workshops).
Representatives from every UK dental school: This network fosters inter-university collaboration, complementing their national conference
Promoting academia and research to undergraduate dental students across the UK.
Highlighting the latest advancements in dentistry.
Organise the annual British Undergraduate Dental Research Conference.
Advocate for UK dental students’ educational, social, and professional interests at national and international levels.
Shape BDA student initiatives
Develop leadership skills
Receive mentorship through the Future Leaders Programme
Organise annual Conference and Sports day
Enhance oral health through preventive strategies and, when necessary, restore dentition to achieve both functional and aesthetic biomimicry utilising evidencebased protocols
Prioritise prevention and conserve tooth structure
Bio-Emulation: Mimic natural form, function and aesthetic.
Use adhesive techniques when possible.
Use evidence-based methods
Foster global collaboration and operate as a collaborative community
Support the Dental Schools and individuals
Increase the international competitiveness of the research, education and clinical practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Prizes & Bursaries: Prizes and bursaries to members (undergraduate and postgraduate).
Newsletter: The annual “Cutting Edge” newsletter keeps members updated
Annual Conference: Held each November at a different school, offering networking and cutting-edge talks.
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