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IN-PERSON EVENT hosted by CDS Group West Midlands Division

What to expect

This full day event will explore community dentistry looking at the complex patient and the resilient clinician. Seize the opportunity to showcase your work at a regional level by participating in our Oral Presentation Competition.

Timings

08:30 Registration and refreshments

08:50 Welcome 

09:00 Morning sessions

12:15 Lunch

13:15 AGM (members only)

13:30 Afternoon sessions

16:30 Discussion and questions

16:45 Close

Full programme to be announced soon.

Meet the speakers

Nadia Ahmed Consultant Orthodontist and lifestyle coach
Abeer Elamin
Laura Ellery Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Rachel Walker Speciality Dentist in Oral Surgery

More information

Please email [email protected] with any dietary requirements.

Submission Deadline: 15 September 2025

Requirements:

  • Title of your presentation
  • Abstract (250 words or less)

Competition Details:

Up to 3 finalists will be selected to deliver a 10-minute oral presentation during the event.

The winner will receive £50 and a winner's certificate.
Runners-up will also be awarded certificates.

Eligible Topics relevant to community dental services:

Case studies
Quality improvement projects
Original Research

Note: Finalists must be available to attend the study day and present for 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.

Don't miss this chance to share your insights and contribute to the community.

Scan the QR code to submit your entry!

Or click here for full details

The Writer’s Suite
Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre

Getting to us – 53 Edgbaston Park Hotel, B15 2RS

Train - The nearest train station is University, which is approximately a 13-minute walk through the leafy University of Birmingham Campus.

Bus - The nearest bus stop is located just outside the front entrance of the hotel and services the X21 and X22 into Birmingham City Centre.

Car - If you do wish to drive, we have limited complimentary car parking spaces onsite that are available on a first come first served basis, including four chargeable electric vehicle charging points and blue badge parking. Additional overflow spaces are available on the ground floor of the North East multi storey car park located on Pritchatts Road, a short walk from the hotel’s front entrance. Additional parking is available on the upper floors of the multi-storey car park, subject to a tariff charge of £7 per 10 hours. You may arrive and park your vehicle at any time during the day. Please register your vehicle on the table at the Conference and Events host desk in the main reception on arrival.

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Wonderful day in all respects

The quality of the talks was brilliant and all relevant to my daily work in CDS

Great opportunity to meet and network with other community dentists within the West Midlands