BVDA Membership

There is increasing recognition that veterinary dentistry is an essential, yet still developing, area of veterinary practice. Since its formation in 1988, the British Veterinary Dental Association has worked to promote education, collaboration, and higher clinical standards in veterinary dentistry.

By joining the BVDA, you become part of a supportive professional community with access to high-quality education, practical resources, and peer support.

Member benefits include

• Connecting you with colleagues who share a professional interest in veterinary dentistry.
• Access to the BVDA members’ online community for discussion of clinical topics and case-based advice.
• Free access to Talking Teeth and discounted registration for other BVDA CPD courses.
• Discounted registration for the BVDA Scientific Day Meeting.
• Access to a range of member-only discounts with course providers and equipment suppliers.
• Optional access to the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry by annual subscription (included and compulsory for Practice members; optional for all other categories).
• Access to our new members’ webinar programme.

A subscription to the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry (JVD) is not included in standard membership fees unless explicitly stated. Members may choose to add a Journal subscription at the prevailing annual rate.

Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December of each year. Members joining between October and December will also have their membership applied to the following calendar year.

Membership Fees

• Individual full membership: £45
• Young graduate membership: £35
• Associate membership: £45
• Veterinary Student / OCN Course Participants: FREE
• Practice membership: £65, plus a compulsory subscription to the Journal of Veterinary Dentistryat the prevailing annual rate (currently £65). It provides discount for a vet and a nurse on a scientific day.

For all other membership categories, the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry is optional and may be added at an additional cost of £65 per year, separate from the membership fee.