BASCD is the UK’s professional association for the science, philosophy and practice of promoting the oral health of populations and groups in society.

The British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry was founded in 1973 by leading dental professionals concerned with the needs of populations and groups in society, with a specific emphasis on preventing and controlling oral diseases and conditions.

BASCD is an alliance of individuals with an interest in population oral health, working together to:

  • Provide a set of principles for the improvement of oral health and the development of oral health care and promote their dissemination
  • Influence policy at international, regional and local level
  • Support members widely with training, development, partnership working, networking and advocacy
  • Hold, develop and communicate a sound body of knowledge and evidence to facilitate their work

­­­Opportunities to shape the future of Oral Health Promotion

Updates about the promotion of population oral health

Access to Community Dental Health Journal

Updates from affiliated groups, eg EADPH and NOHPG

Member-only rates for the BASCD and EADPH conferences

Access to data relating to UK national dental surveys

Access to policy statements and reports

Networking opportunities with like-minded people

Great value CPD available at bi-annual conferences

Peer networking opportunities

Vote and speak at BASCD Annual General Meetings

Be part of BASCD council, help shape the future of DPH