BDA Benevolent Fund

15/06/2026

Take a look at all the incredible support available this 👇🏽

From beating stress and boosting mental wellbeing, to a Man MOT, prostate health, navigating men's health online, and even a full men's health strategy, there's something here for everyone.

💪 Your health matters.
💙 Your wellbeing matters.

Working in dentistry can be rewarding, but it can also be demanding. Taking a few minutes to focus on your own health is never time wasted.

Why not explore these resources today and take a positive step for yourself?

🔗 Find out more:
https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/mhw

Remember, support is available if you need it. The BDA Benevolent Fund is here to support dentists, dental students, refugee dentists and their families with both financial and emotional wellbeing.

15/06/2026

📢Save the date! 📢 Our AGM will be taking place virtually on Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 at 6pm. 👇🏼

Register your interest here:
https://www.bdabenevolentfund.org.uk/governance-agm/

13/06/2026

Who's going to be staying up to watch the Scotland World Cup match against Haiti at 2am?

Want to know the times of all the matches?

Here's a list of all the World Cup Fixtures:
https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/scores-fixtures

13/06/2026

🌍 It's Global Wellness Day

Are you making the most of the wellbeing support available to you?

If you're a UK dentist, dental student, refugee dentist, or an eligible family member, you have access to a range of health and wellbeing resources through the Wisdom App, including:

💬 24/7 live chat support

📞 Telephone sessions with qualified counsellors, 365 days a year

⚖️ Legal and financial information and guidance

📚 Wellbeing resources and self-help guides

📈 Wellbeing trackers, mini health checks, and personalised health plans

🎁 Exclusive discounts and offers

Whether you're looking for practical advice, emotional support, or ways to improve your overall wellbeing, help is available whenever you need it.

You don't have to wait until you're struggling to seek support. The Wisdom App is there to help you stay well, informed, and supported throughout your career and beyond.

Find out more and download the Wisdom App:
👉 https://www.bdabenevolentfund.org.uk/wellbeing/

12/06/2026

It's going to be a busy couple of days at the Scottish Dental Show!

The agenda is packed with insightful sessions and plenty of opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired. (Programme link in the comments.)

Will you be there? 👋

If you're already familiar with the BDA Benevolent Fund, we'd love your help spreading the word. Every conversation helps raise awareness of the support available to dentists and dental students facing financial or emotional hardship.

You never know who might be hearing about the Charity for the first time – and who could benefit from our support.

If you'd like to learn more about what we do, visit our website:
👉 https://www.bdabenevolentfund.org.uk/

Together, we can help ensure that no one in dentistry goes unsupported.

11/06/2026

The FIFA Men's World Cup kicks off tonight at 8pm with Mexico playing South Africa. Here's a link to all the fixtures right up until the final on 19 July.
https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/scores-fixtures

Which team will you be backing throughout the tournament? 🏆

Let us know in the comments below ⬇️

11/06/2026

We're delighted to welcome *Camran Kouhy as the BDA Benevolent Fund's first student Ambassador 🎉

Camran is a second-year dental student at the University of Liverpool, incoming Junior BDSA Representative, and former BDSA Conference Committee member.

For Camran, becoming an Ambassador is about looking out for his community and helping fellow students know where to turn when they need support.

🗣️ "Being a dental student is demanding, and I'm here to make sure no one has to walk that path alone."

We're delighted to have him on board as we continue to grow our Ambassador Network and raise awareness of the Charity across the dental profession.

Interested in becoming an Ambassador too?

👉 Find out more: https://www.bdabenevolentfund.org.uk/news/can-you-be-our-ambassador/

📧 Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

💙 Together, we can help make sure no one in dentistry goes unsupported.

10/06/2026

📢 You’re Invited to Have Your Say: Advisory Council Meeting 📢

Join us for a virtual Advisory Council meeting and help inform the future direction of the Charity.

🗓 Saturday 13 June 2026
⏰ 10:00am
📍 Online via Zoom

Ahead of this year’s AGM, we’ll be discussing the proposed incorporation of the BDA Benevolent Fund — and we would value your feedback and input.

This meeting is an opportunity to:

✅ Learn more about the proposed changes
✅ Understand what incorporation could mean in practice
✅ Ask questions directly to the Trustees
✅ Share your views to help inform the Board’s approach ahead of the AGM

The meeting is open to all supporters and stakeholders.

🔗 Register here:
https://fb.me/e/7i2XGiKW8

The direct Zoom registration link can also be found in the comments.

We look forward to welcoming you.

09/06/2026

We proudly support diversity and inclusion in the dental community.

GLADD is the UK's only organisation that unites and represents LGBTQ+ doctors, dentists, medical and dental students from all over the country.

Membership is open to any doctor, dentist, medical or dental student who supports the values and constitution that GLADD stands for.

Take a look at their website for more information:
https://gladd.co.uk/ -us

The association of LGBTQ+ Doctors and Dentists. GLADD is the UK's only organisation that unites and represents LGBTQ+ doctors and dentists from all over the country. We open our membership to any doctor, dentist, medical and dental student who supports the values and constitution that GLADD stands f...

05/06/2026

👋 Calling all dentists and dental students across the UK!

Could you help us reach more members of the dental community who might need support?

We're looking for passionate volunteers to join our Ambassador Network and help spread the word about the BDA Benevolent Fund.

As an Ambassador, you could:

✅ Raise awareness of our work in your local community
✅ Share information on social media and at events
✅ Signpost colleagues to financial and emotional support
✅ Help us fundraise and tell our story

There's no pressure and no set hours – just a flexible opportunity to give back to the profession and support fellow members of the dental community.

💬 As our Co-Chair, Dr Molly Deykin, says:

*"As a charity for dentists, run by dentists, we need every corner of the profession to know we're here."*

Find out more about becoming an Ambassador:
👉 https://www.bdabenevolentfund.org.uk/news/can-you-be-our-ambassador/

📧 Interested? Email [[email protected]]to let us know.

💙 Together, we can help make sure no one in dentistry goes unsupported.

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