Our Mission

The Black Dental Network (BDN), a social enterprise, stands as a distinguished collective with the dual mission of empowering through education and supporting through social and community initiatives. Our focus is on ambitious Black Dentists and Dental Care Professionals, fostering an environment that enables them to realize their full potential. Concurrently, we are committed to elevating the representation and visibility of these dedicated professionals within the Dental Industry in the UK. Additionally, our goal is to raise the aspirations of black students, encouraging them to consider careers within Dentistry as a viable option for their future.

We now have over 160 registered members across the UK.

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A Caring Community

Our events and social media platforms are designed to foster meaningful connections between our BDN members and forge positive relationships within the wider Dental community.

What People Are Saying

“When I qualified I didn’t have this.”

— Dr. Zandile Kubheka-Sepanya

“The organisation for this event (April 2023) has been superb. Lots of networking going on and it has been brilliant to meet so many other black dental professionals from all over the UK”

— Dr. Martin Wanendeya (Partner at Ten Dental & Founder of Ten Dental Education).

“I think its been amazing. Giving me another place to bounce ideas.”

— Dr. Owens Iguodala

“Something that’s going to be a very big important part of Dentistry in the UK. The level of energy is very good. I get a strong sense of community.”

— Dr. Chris Orr (Practice Principal Advanced Dental Practice & Course Director of Advanced Dental Seminars).

“It’s not what we do, but who we are becoming that matters most.”

— BDN

Black clinicians.
Clinicians who are ambitious.
Clinicians wanting to progress to higher heights within dentistry.

Who is the BDN for?

The network is a diverse group of:

Associate Dentists
Foundation Dentists
Practice Owners
Specialists in various fields
Hygienists & Therapists

In the future, we plan to incorporate

Students, Nurses and Technicians into the network

Structure

Responsible for ensuring the organisation stays on course to achieve its goals by working closely with the committee to serve the BDN community.
Lead the 5 departments to ensure the smooth running of the BDN. These are media, communications, sponsorship, hygiene & therapy and education.
Perform roles within the 5 departments to ensure the smooth running of the BDN. These are media, communications, sponsorship, hygiene & therapy and education.
Black dentists and dental care professionals who believe in the BDN and make it a thriving community.