We are thrilled to announce the election of Dr John Ulahannan as a new Trustee. John’s relationship with the charity is not new; he previously offered his time to help us learn more about our 140-year history, co-authoring a series of articles.

John, and Paul Hellyer, wrote a 4-part series that delved into the history of the Charity’s evolution. From its groundbreaking beginnings to its resilience through wartime, and its growth post-war, the series offers a vivid portrayal of the charity’s enduring impact on the dental profession.

John shared:

“Exploring the history of the BDA Benevolent Fund was like walking through time with the many volunteers, supporters, and beneficiaries who have shaped it. Each era brought its own challenges and triumphs, reflecting the evolving landscape of dentistry and societal changes.”

A Journey Through Time: Highlights from the Series

• Changing beneficiaries: Discover how the profiles of those supported evolved over the decades.
• Impact of the Dental environment: Understand how shifts in the profession have influenced the Charity’s work.
• Wartime resilience: Learn about the Charity’s steadfast support during some of history’s most turbulent periods.
• NHS era: See how the inception of the NHS transformed the charity’s operations and outreach.
• Growth and stability: Follow the journey of the BDA Benevolent Fund into becoming a financially robust institution.
• Future perspectives: Explore whether the success of the Charity for well over a hundred years suggests the return to self-regulation in dentistry is key to the future of the profession.

Discover the full series:

We invite you to dive into these insightful articles and reflect on the Charity’s legacy. Have you or someone you know been touched by the work of the BDA Benevolent Fund? We’d love to hear your stories and add them to our growing collection of personal accounts on our website.

For more information on the organisation’s history, visit the timeline.