Supporting dental nurses since 1940
Our Mission
Empower dental nurses to advocate and advance the role of dental nursing through a platform of lifelong learning in order to enable a level of competently applied knowledge, skills and attitudes and behaviours related to the progression from novice to expert practice, that underpin the evolving demands of current and future oral healthcare for the UK population.
Benefits
of becoming a member
We believe becoming a member is much more than simply joining a professional association for dental nurses. Aside from being a member of the UK’s most recognised and respected professional association for dental nurses, you will also benefit from our membership features.
Our memberships are designed specifically for dental nurses to support you in your professional and personal life. From enhanced CPD to providing you exclusive access to a professional dental nurse indemnity scheme* (available only to our members) at preferential rates, or help you save money thanks to our Rewards Scheme. Take advantage of these and many other benefits today.
*Professional dental nurse indemnity not inclusive of BADN membership fee. Learn more about the professional indemnity here.
Professional Indemnity
Rewards Scheme
CPD
Support & Advice
Legal Helpline
British Dental Nurses' Journal
More about our benefits
Save Money
with our Rewards Scheme
As a member, you'll gain exclusive access to our Rewards Scheme, offering an extensive range of offers and discounts on products and services nationwide. Save money on your grocery shopping, insurance renewals (car, life and more), high-street brands, health and wellbeing products, treating yourself to a holiday, and much more. Our Rewards Scheme includes something for everyone to enjoy and help minimise your expenses.
Try our savings calculator to get an idea of how much you can potentially save.
Get covered
with our Indemnity Scheme
We understand how important it is to protect yourself and your dental nursing career. More importantly, we are aware of the financial burden dental nurses face. We've teamed up with an award-winning insurance broker, to help offer you an optional professional indemnity cover.
In conjunction with our long-term partner, Trafalgar Risk Management, we offer our members an opportunity to take out a professional dental nurse indemnity at preferential premium rates. The professional indemnity scheme* is available exclusively to members of the BADN only. Join BADN and take advantage of our Indemnity Scheme to protect your future.
*Indemnity Scheme is an optional feature - not included in the price of BADN membership. Additional costs will apply. Available only to Full-Time, Part-Time and Maternity membership. Subject to Terms & Conditions.
More about our Indemnity Scheme
You are BADN
and we're here for you
Our members are at the heart of everything we do, and we're here to offer you support, advice and guidance throughout your dental nursing journey. Whatever the question may be, we want to help our members to maintain their wellbeing, thrive and be successful. Our in-house team and the Executive Committee share a wealth of knowledge and experience within the dental nursing profession, including training, qualification, Health & Safety, PPE, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and much more.
If we don't know the answer, we usually know someone who does. We're well established in the world of dentistry and continue to build strong relationships with dentistry's leading organisations to offer you the best support available, all-in-one place.
Don't just take our word for it; read what our members say about us.
Helen
BADN are great for dental nurses as it provides comprehensive advice service & CPD training which is a must. The benefits of joining are extremely good I would recommend always.
Maureen
The only Professional body that fully supports the modern day Dental Nurse. Thank you all for your continued hard work to keep the association relevant and focused.
Angela
Excellent work over many years to support our profession. There's many things that would not have progressed without BADN's tenacity. Great personal support when needed.
Get the BADN app
A one-stop membership app designed specifically for dental nurses
Elevate your membership experience with the BADN app. Embark on a journey that will revolutionise the way you connect, network, and stay up-to-date with your professional association.
Discover the incredible features that await you:
- Dynamic News Feed - Stay in the loop with real-time updates and industry insights that matter to you.
- Events - Mark your calendars for exclusive member events, workshops, and seminars – all easily accessible through the app.
- Resource Library - Your go-to source for valuable resources, documents, and educational materials.
- Forum - get involved in talks and discussions with fellow dental nurse members. Grow your network and share your knowledge with others.
- Effortless Membership Management - Renewals and updates made simple. Manage your BADN membership hassle-free.
- Direct Members Area Access - Access members area and BADN Rewards directly via the app.
- Seamless Networking - Connect with like-minded professionals effortlessly and expand your network to new horizons.
- Push notifications - never miss an important update, sent directly to your phone, wherever you are.
- And more - providing you access to everything on the go.
BADN members can benefit from exclusive access to all features. Non-members can also experience a taste of what the app has to offer with limited access.
Get ready to amplify your professional journey. Download the BADN app now and explore a realm of opportunities like never before!
Join us today
Select your membership
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Discounted Fee* - Limited time only
Original price - £44
Part-Time Membership
Applicable to qualified dental nurses contracted to less than 20 hours per week
- BADN Rewards
- Digital British Dental Nurses Journal
- 24/7 Legal Helpline
- Access to Member Area
- Tax Refund Service
- Support & Advice
- Exclusive Member Content
- Online CPD
- Access to Indemnity Scheme**
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Discounted Fee* - Limited time only
Original price - £50
Full-Time Membership
Applicable to qualified dental nurses contracted to 20 hours or more per week
- BADN Rewards
- Digital British Dental Nurses Journal
- 24/7 Legal Helpline
- Access to Member Area
- Tax Refund Service
- Support & Advice
- Exclusive Member Content
- Online CPD
- Access to Indemnity Scheme**
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Student Membership
Applicable to those currently studying or awaiting to start a dental nursing course.
- BADN Rewards
- Digital British Dental Nurses Journal
- 24/7 Legal Helpline
- Access to Member Area
- Tax Refund Service
- Support & Advice
- Exclusive Member Content
- Online CPD
- Access to Indemnity Scheme**
*Discounted during the covid-19 period. BADN reserves the right to revert the discounted price at any given time, without notice. **Indemnity cover NOT included in the price of membership. Additional fees apply. Subject to eligiblity and terms and conditions as set out by Trafalgar Risk Management. For more information, click here.
Latest News
Published on 11/2/2023
The first edition in 2023 of the British Dental Nurses' Journal is now available for members via the digital library, offering great industry insights and free cpd.
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Published on 10/25/2023
A UK charity is calling on the NHS to provide free dental repairs for people with epilepsy whose teeth are damaged as a result of their seizures.
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Published on 10/13/2023
The Oral Health Foundation is concerned about the choices that more patients are making regarding their dental treatment.
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Published on 10/13/2023
The Scottish Government have introduced dental payment reform to amend the range of NHS dental treatments dentists can provide on the NHS in Scotland, how often or when they can be provided, and how much it will cost.
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