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IN PERSON EVENT, hosted by the Central Committee for Hospital Dental Services

What to expect

Whether you’re a DCT, SAS dentist, specialist, consultant or exploring your next career step, this event brings together dental professionals from across the profession to share experiences, explore career pathways and discuss the issues shaping dental careers today.

Hear different perspectives on training and career progression, gain practical insight into specialty pathways and professional issues, and take part in case-based discussions designed to encourage learning, debate and collaboration.

Timings*

08:45 Registration and refreshments

09:15 Welcome and address from BDA officers (non-CPD)

09:30 Introduction for DCTs, consultants and SAS

09:40 CCHDS lecture

10:00 What have COPDEND been up to and what can the deanery do for you - James Spencer

10:30 SAS perspectives - Anna Dargue

11:00 Tea and coffee break

11:20 DCT perspectives

12:00 Update from the GDC

12:30 Indemnity options - Len D'Cruz

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Panel discussion

15:00 To be confirmed

15:50 Tea and coffee break

16:10 Pensions - Phil McEvoy

16:40 Poster prize awards

17:00 Close

* Please note this programme is subject to change whilst being confirmed

How to book - Reduced DCT/Resident dentist rates

If you are a DCT or Resident dentist and are not receiving the reduced rate when booking online, please complete the booking form here or call the Events Team on 020 7563 4590 (Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm) to book and pay over the phone.

Poster competition

A poster competition will be taking place as part of the event. Dentists of all grades are invited to enter and further details regarding the competition will be available on the website shortly.

All entrants must purchase and a ticket and attend the event for their submission to be considered.


More information

Venue map

Feedback from previous attendees

Pitched perfectly for DCT’s thinking about their future.

Variety of talks which were current and relevant to dentistry today.

Greater understanding of NHS infrastructure and problems facing the profession.