Matt Turner

The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) is pleased to announce the recent election of its new President and Vice-President at its 102nd Annual General Meeting held during the Association’s biggest-ever National Conference at Silverstone Circuit.

Matt Turner, General Manager at A-Dec Dental, was elected as the new President of the BDIA, with Simon Rich, Managing Director at Skillbond, taking up the role of Vice President.

Commenting on his new 2-year appointment, Matt Turner said: “Becoming President of the British Dental Industry Association is a tremendous honour and privilege. It reflects years of strategic leadership in the dental sector and reaffirms my commitment to helping shape our industry’s future.”

Simon Rich

Simon Rich added: “I am honoured to accept the position of Vice President of the BDIA. The Association plays a crucial role in championing quality, ethics, and collaboration across the dental sector. I look forward to working closely with the BDIA leadership and our industry colleagues to support our members and help shape a strong and sustainable future for UK dentistry.”

Edmund Proffitt, BDIA Chief Executive, stated that, “Matt and Simon bring together a wide range of industry experience and perspectives. Their collective focus will be on continuing the Association’s long-standing mission: supporting members, promoting the highest standards, and helping the industry adapt to new challenges and opportunities.”

To learn more about the BDIA Council and Committees, visit: https://bdia.org.uk/about-us/council-committee-members/

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