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Hospital dental trainees to be called resident dentists

The British Dental Association has agreed a title change for hospital dental trainees to be known as resident dentists.

8 August 2025

The British Dental Association (BDA) has agreed to a title change for hospital dental trainees to be known as resident dentists.

The change aims to better reflect their skills and align dental professionals with their medical counterparts and ensure proper recognition within the NHS. 

To find out more read a blog on the BDA's website.