A day to connect, reflect and share your purpose in dentistry with 'Ted style' talks.

ConnectEd is more than a day away from practice — it’s a space to recharge, reconnect and refocus on what matters most. Through inspiring speakers, open conversations and shared ideas, this experience brings together clinicians and specialists at every stage of their careers to strengthen community, spark growth and shape the future of dentistry — together.

We will be hosting four one-day clinician engagement events across the UK and Ireland during 2026. Each conference day will be designed to inspire connections and foster collaborations across all of our clinicians and our practices. These high-quality, energising days will spotlight networking, referral opportunities, and a standout clinician experience that aligns with our values and long-term vision.

Each event runs from 8:00am to 5pm, with networking, followed by nibbles and drinks with the Exec team until 6.30pm.

Refreshments, breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Each day is 6 hours CPD accreditted. Please note that CPD accreditation will be awarded only to participants who attend the full duration of the event.

Why Come Along:

These one-day events are planned to be more than just gatherings - by bringing together our dentists, hygienists, therapists, and nurses alongside our specialist network, we’ll create space to reflect on what it means to thrive in today’s evolving dental landscape. Our goal is to promote sustainable, rewarding, and resilient clinical careers through shared experiences, practical learning, and future-focused discussions.

Agenda:

Oral-systemic disease - an anatomical perspective - Dr Graham Lloyd-Jones

Beyond the bite - the dentist’s role in sleep medicine - Dr Clare Simon

Emotional intelligence in dentistry - Dr Mary Collins

Connecting for the long game at PortmanDentex - Dr Catherine Tannahill and Dr Cathal Hayes

Promoting our own longevity - breakout session - Amber Edwards

Longevity - surviving mouth cancer - Mr Malcolm Cameron

The new age of technology and digital success - a team approach - Dr Abid Faqir

What To Expect On Each Day:

Through entertaining and stimulating ‘Ted style’ talks, each day will explore the ‘long game’ in dentistry - how we care for ourselves, support our colleagues, and deliver exceptional care in a fast-moving world. Starting with a networking breakfast and ending with a drinks reception, sessions will be engaging, forward-thinking, and practical, focusing on clinical and professional longevity, wellbeing, AI, and digital innovation. These Days Are Not To Be Missed.

When And Where:

Held on Fridays so why not make a weekend out of it!

18th September 2026 -London at One Great George Street - a beautiful central London venue in Westminster. Set in a magnificent Grade II listed, four-domed, Edwardian building the conference centre is very close to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and St James's Park.

NB. Any cancellations and refund requests will only be processed for requests submitted until 7th September. Requests received after this date will not be honored.

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