An integral part of BDCDS, the advisory board continues to play a key role in shaping the conference’s educational direction. For 2026, the board welcomes new members, bringing fresh perspectives while building on the strong foundations of an already highly regarded education programme.

Enhancing an already exceptional education programme

BDCDS is widely recognised for delivering high-quality, relevant education for the whole dental team. The advisory board strengthens this further by ensuring the programme remains credible, current and aligned with the real-world challenges facing dental professionals and practice owners.

The board supports the conference across several core areas:

• Industry credibility, ensuring the programme is shaped by respected experts actively working within dentistry
• Content relevance, keeping sessions aligned with current challenges, emerging trends and delegate needs
• Quality assurance, supporting speaker selection, delivery standards and programme integrity

This ongoing expert input ensures BDCDS education remains practical, insightful and future-focused.

The BDCDS 2026 advisory board

A diverse group of respected clinicians, educators and industry leaders from across dentistry. For 2026, the Board includes:

• Aditya Naidu - Specialist Prosthodontist
• Andrea Johnson (New) - CEO and Chair of Den-Tech
• Cat Edney - Dental Therapist
• Chinwe Akuonu - General Dentist, Global Speaker and Educator
• Chris McConnell - Private Dentist and Implantologist
• Fiona Ellwood BEM - Executive Director, Dental Nurse and Associate Professor
• Fiona Sandom MBE (New) - Dental Therapist and Lead Dental Educators
• Monica Neil - Consultant in paediatric dentistry
• Nina Frketin - Dental Technician
• Pamela Swain MBE (New) - Chief Executive, BADN
• Rachel Derby - Cosmetic and Restorative Dentist
• Rebecca Silver - Dental Nurse
• Reena Wadia - Specialist Periodontist and Founder of  RW Perio & Perio School
• Sameer Patel - Clinical Director and Tutor
• Trishala Lakhani - Broadcaster and GDP

The addition of new members for 2026 ensures the board continues to reflect the evolving landscape of dentistry, while maintaining continuity and depth of experience.

Guiding BDCDS into 2026 and beyond

With continued input from its advisory board, BDCDS 2026 will once again deliver education that supports dental professionals at every stage of their career, from clinical practice and leadership to innovation and business growth.

The British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show returns to NEC Birmingham on 15-16 May 2026, bringing together the dental community for two days of learning, networking and inspiration supported by trusted industry voices committed to educational excellence.