The overall aim of the CDF is to provide an active Christian influence in the dental profession.
Specific aims are :-
to unite all those who try to follow high standards in their Christian professional life
To support students and those who have recently qualified
To give practical support to members in missionary dentistry and help them to meet specific needs overseas.
To help all members of the dental team to share their faith in Christ and His ethical teaching within the professsion
Membership is open to all those who are qualified dentists and who are entitled to have thier names in the UK Dentists' Register, or other dental personnel who have completed a prescribed course and have obtained an accepted qualification agreed by the Council. Student and Associate membership is also available to those working in activites related to oral health. All members must sign a Declaration of Membership.
What do we do?
At Home :-
Regional Groups
Groups are organised on a regional basis which are informal meetings held to build freindships and to encourage and motivate members in their Christian and professional lives.
National Annual Family Conference
This is the focal event of the year where members, students and friends gather for a weekend of professional stimulation, relaxation, bible teaching and fellowship. Christian ethics as they apply to the dental profession are aired and discussed. Lasting freindships are often forged between members, students, friends and families on these occasions.
National Day Conference
This is an event so that members, students and friends can meet together without spending too much time away from their families and other commitments. This format includes time for fellowship as well as bible teaching, a professional lecture and discussion of professional and ethical issues.
Abroard :-
International Dental Mission Partners Support
CDF is not a sending agency but contributes to the support of the members of the fellowship working as overseas mission partners.
It encourages the membership both to support international dental work as well as making members aware of the opportunities of serving the Lord overseas - both on a short term and long term basis.
