ADI & BDIA Joint Webinar: Counterfeit Devices, Compliance and Patient Safety

14 October 2026 7:00PM – 8:15PM

Presented by: Edmund Proffitt Chief Executive BDIA and Adam Stanley Policy & Public Affairs Manager
Date: 14 October 2026 7:00PM – 8:15PM

Join the BDIA’s Chief Executive, Edmund Proffitt, and Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Adam Stanley, who will be providing an overview of how the medical devices in use in dental practices are regulated to ensure patient safety and product efficacy. The webinar will cover the process that products must go through before they can be sold in the UK, who is responsible for regulating them and the risks that can arise from using counterfeit or non-compliance devices. In addition to highlighting examples of illegal products and the dangers associated with them, the session will offer advice on steps dental professionals can take to protect themselves, their practices and their patients while maintaining compliance.

LEarning objectives

By the end of this webinar, delegates will be able to identify:

What is medical device regulation?
How medical devices are regulated in the UK
Counterfeits and non-compliance: what are the issues?
What are the risks, and why does it matter to the dental team?
What to look for when purchasing and using dental devices
What can BDIA and ADI do to support compliance?

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ADI Members and Non-Members - FREE

why attend?

Understand the regulations – Gain a clear overview of how medical devices used in dentistry are regulated in the UK and what this means for your daily practice.
Protect your patients and practice – Learn how to identify counterfeit and non-compliant products and minimise the risks associated with their use.
Stay compliant – Understand your professional responsibilities and the practical steps you can take to ensure compliance with current legislation.
Learn from the experts – Hear directly from the BDIA's Chief Executive and Policy & Public Affairs Manager, with the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical guidance from industry specialists.
FREE registration.

Includes verifiable CPD

MORE ABOUT YOUR SPEAKERs

Edmund Proffitt Chief Executive BDIA

With nearly 40 years working in trade associations and advocacy—including 12 at the BDIA—Edmund brings extensive experience in member engagement, government relations, regulation, and association governance. He led the industry’s anti-counterfeit initiative, launched the ‘Think Supplier: Think BDIA member’ campaign and product directory, and has played a key role in shaping the UK’s new medical devices regulatory regime, ensuring the dental sector’s voice is heard.

Edmund also chairs the UK MedTech Forum, is Vice Chair of the Life Sciences National Registration Council and serves as a Trusted Adviser to the MHRA.

Adam Stanley Policy & Public Affairs Manager

Adam has a background in lobbying, advocacy, and public affairs, having worked in political monitoring and think tanks. He has experience covering and analysing policy developments across a broad range of legislative areas in the UK and abroad and has campaigned to promote issues both inside and outside Government.

At the BDIA, Adam champions the dental industry’s interests in the UK, Europe, and beyond, working closely with public and private sector stakeholders. Recent work includes supporting EU MDR implementation and advising the MHRA on shaping the UK’s medical device regulatory framework. He also oversees the Association’s statistics and export programmes and provides members with regular technical and regulatory updates.

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