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IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by the South Wales Branch

The South Wales Branch conference returns Friday 12 June 2026!


We’re excited to welcome the whole dental team for a motivating day of learning, connection and inspiration in Cardiff!

Throughout the day, you’ll hear from expert speakers sharing practical insights on everything from managing the mixed dentition and tackling periodontal disease in primary care, to navigating challenges in removable prosthodontics and exploring minimally invasive approaches.

We’ll also delve into broader topics shaping dentistry today, including understanding patients’ illness beliefs and discussing the future of health and care in Wales.

Alongside the lectures, our vibrant exhibition hall will showcase the latest products, technologies and innovations - giving you the opportunity to discover new solutions and connect with leading suppliers.

Whether you’re looking to enhance clinical confidence, gain new perspectives or strengthen team collaboration, there’s something for everyone!

A day to elevate your skills

  • Management of the mixed dentition
  • Managing periodontal disease in primary care
  • Dealing with difficulties in removable prosthodontics
  • Health and care in Wales – the good, the bad, and the ugly: how do we transform for the future?
  • Minimally invasive management of caries and how to use silver diamine fluoride
  • Understanding illness beliefs in dentistry: why they matter and what to do about them.

Timings

09:00  Registration, refreshments and exhibition 

09:30  Conference sessions start

16:45  Close of conference

How to book

Anyone working in dentistry can book online. All you need to do is register for an online account here: Register

If you get an error message it may be because you already have an account set up. In most cases the account is linked to the email address you receive BDA correspondence to, so please use this and request a password reset here

If you experience any issues please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist.

Booking more than one place?

Please note you can currently only book for yourself online. For group bookings, please download the booking form (download as pdf or download as word document) and email it to [email protected]. Alternatively, call the Events team on 020 7563 4590 (Mon-Thurs 09:00-17:00).

More information

If you wish to stay overnight during the event please contact MICE Concierge - our appointed hotel booking agency:

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01438 908 770

Please email [email protected] with any dietary requirements.

Refreshment breaks and lunch is included for this event. 

Would you be interested in getting involved in the South Wales Branch?

We are looking for enthusiastic members to join the South Wales Branch. 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 Branch has the support of the centrally-based Local Services team who are on hand to help and advise on any aspect of running the Branch and planning events.

If interested, or for more information, please contact Petros Mylonas, Branch President of the South Wales Branch, on the day, or email us at [email protected]

Want to hear about all our upcoming local BDA events?

Make sure your email preferences are up to date on the ‘My BDA’ section of the BDA website. You don’t need to be a BDA member to have an account!

Majestic Hotel Cardiff
Meridian Gate
Bute Terrace
Cardiff CF10 2FL

**Formerly Radisson Blu Cardiff** 

How to get there

From Cardiff Airport

By bus:
Buses from the airport to the hotel take about 50 minutes. You'll be dropped off within a few hundred meters of the hotel.
By car:
The hotel is only 24.7 km from the airport by car. Driving via A4232 is typically the fastest route.

From Cardiff Queen Street train station
The hotel is only a 650-meter walk from the Cardiff Queen Street train station.

From Cardiff Central train station
The hotel is a short 350-meter walk from Cardiff Central via Custom House Street.

Parking

Car parking facilities are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately, it is not possible to make advance reservations for parking.

For all hotel guests, there is a parking fee of £25 for a 24-hour period and £10 up to an 8-hour period.  It's essential for all guests staying at the hotel to register their vehicle registration details at the reception upon arrival.

Please be aware that parking without authorisation, failing to register your vehicle, or not paying for parking will result in non-reversible consequences.

Public car parking is available as follows:

*St David’s 2 shopping centre -located on Mary Ann St, opposite the hotel

*Adam Street car park - located 3-minute walk from the hotel.

*Pellet Street car park - located 3-minute walk from the hotel.

Venue location

Connect with us

Learn more about the South Wales Branch and join the South Wales Branch Facebook group.

A great variety of speakers, everything taught was thoroughly useful and inspiring

Plenty of opportunity to ask questions and also visit sponsors, good variety of speakers not just focusing on one topic for the full day

Varied topics and speakers, very engaging and nice to hear about different areas of dentistry