Useful links

British Dental Association

The British Dental Association is the professional association and trade union for dentists in the UK, representing the majority of the profession from general practice, through community and hospital settings, to universities and the armed forces.

http://www.bda.org  

Dental Defence Union

The DDU is the specialist dental division of the Medical Defence Union, a mutual, not for profit, organisation owned by their members. Established in 1885, the MDU were the world's first medical defence organisation and they defend the professional reputations of members when their clinical performance is questioned.

http://www.the-ddu.com

Dentistry Magazine

Dentistry.co.uk is a leading online information source accessible to all dentists, hygienists and the rest of the dental team. The site contains breaking news stories updated daily, an archive of clinical and business articles, a comprehensive product guide, jobs and classified adverts as well as informative eNewsletters.

http://www.dentistry.co.uk

FGDP (UK)

The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK were formed in 1992 as the academic home for general dental practitioners. Based at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, their aim is to improve the standard of care delivered to patients through standard setting, postgraduate training and assessment, education and research.

http://www.fgdp.org.uk

FSA money made clear

Impartial financial information from the Financial Services Authority, the UKs financial watchdog.

http://www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk/

FSA register

An online search for firms that are or have been regulated by the FSA.

http://www.fsa.gov.uk/register

General Dental Council

The GDC aims to protect the public by regulating dental professionals and all dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists clinical dental technicians and orthodontic therapists must be registered with the GDC to work in the UK.

http://www.gdc-uk.org

NHS Careers

NHS Careers aims to operate and develop an enquirer led, accessible and objective service providing information on NHS career opportunities in England. The service consists of a telephone and email helpline, website, literature and supporting services for NHS employers, schools, colleges and careers advisors.

http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk

Dental Web

A website for all the dental team featuring user generated news, articles and events.

http://www.thedentalweb.org 

Samera

Chartered Accountants providing online and email updates on key issues affecting dentists.

http://www.samera.co.uk/index.php