Registration is now officially open for the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show (BDCDS) 2026, returning to the NEC Birmingham on 15 and 16 May 2026. Free to attend for all dental professionals, BDCDS 2026 will bring together the entire dental team for two days of clinically relevant education, practical insight and future-focused innovation.
Guided by the 2026 campaign theme, ‘Shape the future of dentistry’, the show will explore how emerging clinical knowledge, next-generation technologies and practical solutions to everyday challenges are empowering dental professionals to actively shape the future of patient care and practice across the UK.
Two days designed for the whole dental team
As the UK’s largest event for the dental profession, BDCDS 2026 offers an unrivalled programme of enhanced CPD, hands-on learning, expert-led education and meaningful networking. With content tailored across clinical, business and compliance needs, the event supports every role within the modern dental practice.
What’s new for 2026: theatres, tech and more!
New for 2026 is the ADI Implant Theatre, supported by the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI). This dedicated space will focus on implant innovation, education and clinical excellence, supporting dental professionals at every stage of their implant journey – from those looking to introduce implants into practice to experienced implant clinicians.
Across the two days, the theatre will feature expert-led sessions on:
- Advanced digital workflows
- Cutting-edge surgical technologies
- Full-arch and restorative implant solutions
With implant dentistry continuing to be one of the fastest-growing areas of UK practice, the ADI Implant Theatre is set to be a standout feature of BDCDS 2026.
Impressive speaker line-up
With 200+ world-renowned speakers already confirmed across 11 theatres, BDCDS promises to be an unrivalled line-up offering valuable eCPD, solutions to challenges and innovations showcasing the latest revolutionary equipment.
Highlights include:
- Lisa Bainham, President of ADAM – ‘Professional, proactive, prepared: mastering complaint management in 2026’
- Sarika Shah, Practice Principal and Founder of Flourish as a Female in Dentistry, in conversation with Anna Roberts on ‘Inside-out leadership: building emotionally intelligent practices & emotionally connected marketing’
- Dr Prabhleen Anand, Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry at Eastman Dental Hospital – ‘A whistlestop tour of paediatric dentistry: tips for GDPs from a paediatric dentist’
- Dr David Edwards, Clinical Fellow in Restorative Dentistry at Newcastle School of Dentistry –
‘How deep is too deep? Reconceptualising caries removal and pulp management’
- Elaine Tilling, Society of British Dental Nurses, ‘Smoking, vaping and oral nicotine patches: out of the frying pan, intro the fire?’
- Dr Rachael England, Head of Policy and Advocacy at the Oral Health Foundation – ‘50 years of smiles: what really shapes oral health and what comes next’
With these and lots more, the full agenda is designed to support growth, learning, and cross-team collaboration.
Innovation, education and connection
With 400+ exhibitors, BDCDS 2026 will showcase the latest developments in dentistry — from AI-powered diagnostics and equipment launches to business, compliance and practice-growth solutions. Delegates can expect live demonstrations, hands-on training, exclusive show offers and access to new-to-market technology from both emerging and global brands.
The show will also offer 150+ hours of complimentary eCPD, reinforcing BDCDS as a vital platform for ongoing professional development. Structured networking opportunities, relaxed social spaces and interactive features make it easy to reconnect with peers, exchange ideas and learn how others are tackling shared challenges.
Delegates are encouraged to download the free event app to plan their visit, bookmark sessions, schedule meetings and personalise their agenda.
Senior Show Manager, Stewart Turner, adds: ‘We’re preparing for an exciting return in 2026. Alongside our much-loved show features, we’re introducing new initiatives such as the ADI Implant Theatre, designed to engage, educate and inspire the entire dental community. Register today to ensure you don’t miss out and stay tuned for more updates coming soon!’
For more information and to register for free visit birmingham.dentistryshow.co.uk
