Big freeze on costs as coronavirus hits dentists

As dentists look to cut back on costs, several organisations have announced arrangements to help the profession navigate through these unprecedented times.

The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry has announce it is freezing all membership subscriptions for the next three months.

In a statement, it said: 'We are all facing an unprecedented period of uncertainty fuelled by the current global health crisis. The BACD recognises that there may be further challenges ahead, especially financially for both dental businesses and associates.

'In the spirit of solidarity, the Academy has taken the decision to freeze all membership subscriptions for the next three months in order to help ease the financial burden of the COVID-19 pandemic. By July, the BACD hopes to provide an updated programme of outstanding dental education and networking opportunities.

It also promised to continue providing regular updates where possible. It remains as committed as ever to supporting its members and the profession overall.

Elsewhere, dental defence organisation MDDUS slashed the subscription cost of indemnity cover for its dentist members by as much as 75%.