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IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by Enfield and District Section

What to expect

Join Len D'Cruz for an informative session exploring the key changes to the NHS dental contract in England introduced in 2026 and what they mean for dental professionals.

Participants will gain an understanding of how urgent care is managed within the revised contractual framework and explore the guidance underpinning complex care pathways, including how patients are assessed, treated and progressed through these pathways.

Len will also examine the practical and dento-legal considerations associated with providing a combination of NHS and private treatment, helping delegates to navigate these arrangements confidently and compliantly. Through discussion of the latest guidance and real-world implications, attendees will develop a clearer understanding of the changes and their impact on patient care, clinical decision-making and practice delivery.

Timings

18:30 Registration, networking, and refreshments

19:00 Lecture - Len D'Cruz

21:00 Ends

Learning objectives

  • Consider how urgent care is managed
  • Reflect on the complex care pathways guidance
  • Consider how patients will be managed through these pathways
  • Explore how mixing NHS and private treatment is offered.

Development outcome

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Meet the speaker

Len D'Cruz BDA Head of Indemnity

Len is a general dental practitioner, foundation trainer and practice owner. He has 21 years’ experience as a dento-legal advisor supporting dentists with complaints, clinical and regulatory issues, and clinical negligence claims.

He is lead lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire teaching on the MA in Dental Law and Ethics. He has authored and co-authored two books: “Understanding NHS dentistry” and “Legal aspects of general dental practice” (Churchill Livingstone) and has contributed legal and ethical content to a number of text books and journals and websites. He regularly shares his wisdom on NHS regulations and contract reform. He has both dental and legal qualifications.

More information

Please email [email protected] with any dietary requirements.

North Middlesex Golf Club, Manor House, Friern Barnet Lane, London N20 0NL

Would you be interested in getting involved in the Enfield and District Section? 

We are looking for a Secretary, Chair, Treasurer, and general committee members to join the Enfield and District Section committee. A role on the committee is a great way to get involved in the BDA at a local level and to help provide and shape local educational and networking events. It’s also great to have on your CV!

A brief description of the different roles in a committee is available here

The Section has the support of the centrally-based Local Services team who are on hand to help and advise on any aspect of running the Section and planning events.

If interested, or for more information, please contact Marc Friedmann, Branch Treasurer, or Marion English, Branch Secretary, on the night, or email us at [email protected]

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