BDIA launches ‘The Dental Industry Manifesto’

The BDIA’s ‘Dental Industry Manifesto’ sets out five key priorities for action in the dental sector for the next Government. BDIA Executive Director, Tony Reed, explains, “The industry believes that positive and focussed investment and support from Government is vital to ensure the highest quality oral health outcomes for patients and an efficient and sustainable future for the provision of dentistry in the UK”.

The Manifesto urges the next Government to focus on five areas: ‘Investing in the nation’s oral health’, ‘Protecting patients’, ‘Building a better future’, ‘Championing innovation’ and creating ‘A favourable business environment’. By acting in these areas a future Government can significantly reduce the burden on the NHS by improving the nation’s oral health, protect patients, whilst supporting dental professionals and the industry, foster innovation, encourage investment, improve the business environment and develop exports.

The Manifesto also builds on the industry’s initiative against counterfeit and non-compliant dental devices and instruments seeking full Government funding for the Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.

It has been circulated to key opinion formers in the political parties and Government departments, as well as Ministers, MPs, senior civil servants and NHS England.

Established in 1923, the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) represents and supports manufacturers and suppliers of dental products, services and technologies. BDIA members gain access to a range of services designed to benefit them and promote the well-being of the industry as a whole and the profession gains the reassurance of dealing with like-minded individuals who are committed to providing a high quality standard of service.

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