British Tamil Dental Association

Introducing .preya who is interested in cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers and occlusion. She will go through real clinical cases and discuss the reality of day-to-day dentistry.

We are excited to welcome .milts to the BTDA Annual Conference 2026! Join us for practical insights into composite restorations and aesthetic dentistry in the anterior zone.

🗓️ Saturday, 27th June
📍Guy’s Campus, London Bridge
⏰ 12:30PM - 5:00 PM
🔗 Ticket link in bio

Introducing who will be sharing his experience as a periodontist and an implant dentist with interesting clinical cases that can enhance your knowledge in these specialities.

🗓️Saturday, 27th June
📍Guy’s Campus, London Bridge
⏰12:30PM - 5:00 PM
🔗 Ticket link in bio

Introducing .charmikha who will be sharing her journey into implant dentistry and the realities of balancing career growth with motherhood.

🗓️Saturday, 27th June
📍Guy’s Campus, London Bridge
⏰12:30PM - 5:00 PM
🔗 Ticket link in bio

The British Tamil Dental Association are hosting a mini conference about ‘Professional growth and enhancing patient experience’. The conference will have a range of talks from many knowledgeable and highly distinguished speakers. It is open to all prospective dental students, dental students, dental professionals and anyone else who may be interested.

The conference will take place on Saturday 27th of June 2026 at 12:30 at Guy’s Campus, London Bridge.

The cost for the mini-conference will be:
- £7 for prospective dental students
- ⁠£8.50 for dental students
- £15 for foundation dentists
- ⁠£17.50 for dental professionals and others who may be interested

Please forward this onto anyone who you think would be interested. We’re excited to see you all there.
BTDA committee💙

We are deeply saddened to hear about the recent incident involving the British Tamil Medical Association (BTMA).

The British Tamil Dental Association (BTDA) stands firmly against all forms of harassment, abuse, or misconduct. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported within professional and community spaces.

We recognise the courage it takes to speak out, and we hope that all organisations take such matters seriously, responding with the care, transparency, and accountability they require.

Our thoughts are with the individuals affected. We remain committed to promoting a culture of respect, dignity, and safety across all our shared platforms and events.

More information can be found on

Happy Tamil New Year to our BTDA community 🎊🎊
We hope this year is filled with lots of blessing and love 🥰

Taking the leap from University or Foundation Training into a Core Training post is a whirlwind. It’s a year of steeper learning curves, on-call bleeps, and leveling up your clinical game in ways you didn’t think possible.

To my fellow dental students and those considering the DCT route, here are 7 things I’ve learned (so far) that I wish I’d known sooner:

• Master the “Systematic” Referral: Whether you’re calling MaxFax or Ortho, be concise. Use the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) format—it saves time and earns respect.

• The Bleep is Not Your Enemy: On-calls can be daunting, but they are where you grow the most. Take a breath, prioritize by urgency, and never be afraid to ask your registrar for a second opinion.

• Log Everything (Daily!): Don’t wait until the end of the month to update your portfolio. Log your surgical extractions, incise and drains, and complex cases as they happen.

• Get Comfortable with Medical Complexity: In DCT, you aren’t just looking at teeth; you’re managing patients with complex medical histories. Brush up on your pharmacology and systemic disease links.

• Build Your Tribe: Your fellow DCTs are your support system. They are the ones who will understand the 2 AM trauma call or the stress of a difficult extraction. Lean on each other.

• Seek Out the “Scary” Cases: Don’t shy away from the procedures that make you nervous. This is your year to perform under the guidance of consultants. Use that safety net while you have it!

• Self-Care is Clinical Care: You can’t provide the best treatment if you’re burnt out. Protect your downtime and remember that it’s okay to still be learning.

It’s a tough year, but the growth is unmatched. Who else is currently in the DCT trenches?

🦷Open to all dental students and dental professionals!
‼️Sign up using the link in bio‼️

🦷Calling all Dental Professionals! Join us for the BTDA networking event!
‼️Register your interest using the link in bio‼️