Continuously innovating to meet the needs of the entire dental profession, the BDIA Dental Showcase programme brings together the brightest minds and leading clinicians from the dental community and provides an invaluable platform to discuss the industry's biggest challenges, debate the latest techniques and find new ways to grow your practice. With headline speakers, government ministers, representatives from the breadth of the profession, there is something for every member of the dental team in the packed 2026 programme!
Conference Overviews
CPD Certified Lectures
5 specially curated theatres plus dedicated Hands-On Clinical Excellence Workshops, 2 packed days of quality CPD seminars, hundreds of sessions & debates to take part in and over 120 speakers to hear from.
Offering relevant and inspiring lectures for each member of the practice team, many of the sessions in the programme offer CPD accreditation. Look out for the GDC Development Outcomes on individual sessions you are interested in attending.
OUR THEATRES
Clinical Excellence Hands-On Workshops
Hands-on coaching from leading authorities in Aesthetic and Restorative dentistry!
7 exclusive 90-minute workshops will be delivered by leading manufacturers and renowned clinical key opinion leaders. Benefit from demonstrations and hands-on courses on the clinical application of the latest restorative materials and solutions.
With only 16 spots available in each session, don’t miss your chance to elevate your skills—secure your place now for just £75 +VAT if booked by 16th December!
ADI Implantology Zone & Theatre
Delegates can expect a wide range of topics to be explored, from different surgical techniques to new implant components and state-of-the-art technologies. The goal is to expose clinicians at any stage of their implant careers to solutions and concepts that are relevant to them, helping everyone to advance their skills and knowledge in a safe and effective way.
BDIA Main Stage
In partnership with Dental Update
The new 200 seater BDIA Main Stage will be the focal point of the 2026 Conference Programme playing host to headline speakers, government ministers, renowned clinical speakers, keynote addresses, must-attend panel debates, all in partnership with Dental Update.
Chief Dental Officer Zone & Theatre
Chief Dental Officer England, Jason Wong and his team will be hosting a series of presentations at the CDO Theatre. Each topic will be split into a series of short talks, panel discussions and presentations from leading subject experts in their field, with time for Q&A. Further opportunities for discussions will be available on the adjoining CDO Zone stand.
Business Theatre
Practice Owners, Managers and Directors won’t want to miss invaluable sessions on how to benefit from AI, understand your practice finances, develop your teams, get an insight into dental practice sales in 2026, how to market an independent practice, fast-tracking your career as an associate...and more!
Oral Health Theatre
The Oral Health Theatre will address the latest in oral health updates including improving mouth cancer management, keeping up appearances - the essentials of composite maintenance, safeguarding, elevating your practice potential with the Dental Therapist, mental health and wellbeing in dentistry, how to deliver oral health messages well plus much, much more…
