DTS Programme 2026
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15 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -To provide an overview of orthognathic surgical planning, progressing from conventional techniques to 3D virtual surgical planning methods - To explore the clinical application of digital technologies in the pre-operative planning phase and surgical guide design - To highlight the impact of 3D methods on efficiency, accuracy, and treatment outcomes. -
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15 May 2026 Digital Dentistry Theatre -High labour costs and a shrinking workforce of skilled technicians rank among the top challenges for labs today. This course offers insights and strategies to combat these challenges and provides examples and insights from Davide’s experience as a technician and business owner. Time will be allotted for audience discussion and Q&A. -
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15 May 2026 Stand D48 | Kuraray Noritake Dental -
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16 May 2026 The Leaders Lounge -
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15 May 2026 DTS Lecture Theatre -To share an honest award journey from a dental technicians perspective - To inspire confidence and motivation for technicians to enter industry awards - To recognise how daily laboratory work can lead to recognition. -
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16 May 2026 DTS Lecture Theatre -To critically compare traditional photographic shade matching with advanced digital and AI-driven technologies, highlighting how they overcome the limitations of human visual perception. To demonstrate practical applications of AI platforms like Matisse for achieving precise, predictable results in monolithic restorations such as full zirconia crowns. -
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15 May 2026 The Leaders Lounge -Speakers
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15 May 2026 Stand D48 | Kuraray Noritake Dental -
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16 May 2026 The Leaders Lounge -Speakers
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15 May 2026 The Leaders Lounge -Speakers
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16 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -The aims of this presentation is to show the current status and challenges of CDTs in the UK and what the future for CDTs could look like. The greatest transformation for CDTs since they were formed in 2008 -
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16 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -To demonstrate that all UK dental professionals can have roles in providing custom-made devices - To establish the activities that are subject to custom-made medical device regulations - To examine the legal responsibilities that GDC registrants have when providing custom-made devices in the UK and the EU - To review the legislative requirements for custom-made device manufacturers. -
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15 May 2026 DentalPod -Is prevention truly at the heart of NHS dentistry, or is the system still driven by pressure and demand? Recorded live at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show, this episode of Dental Healt ...
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15 May 2026 DTS Lecture Theatre -To enable our industry to be involved in education and training of dental technicians and reverse the decline in numbers of registered GDC technicians. Be part of the solution, not the problem. -
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15 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -This session showcases the predictability of digital workflows for All-on-X restorations with exocad, while highlighting the artistic application of MiYO Liquid Ceramics to enhance aesthetics, replicate natural tissue characteristics, and seamlessly bridge the gap between digital precision and artistic finishing. -
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16 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -The session aims to promote awareness of these patterns, encouraging a more inclusive and flexible approach to career development. Attendees will gain insight into the challenges that may affect both themselves and colleagues, supporting better teamwork, empathy and professional wellbeing in line with expectations set by the General Dental Council. -
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15 May 2026 DTS Lecture Theatre -My aim is to engage with the audience directly. I want to answer all the questions people have honestly, rather than just giving the usual almost sales type pitch people deliver when speaking about something they're passionate about. Digital dentures are the most devise aspect of dental technology at the moment, I want to correct the over selling and the scaremongering. -
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15 May 2026 Digital Dentistry Theatre -To provide an overview of the modern digital denture workflow from scanning through to manufacture and fit - To explore the clinical and commercial benefits of digital dentures within contemporary dental practice - To demonstrate how digital technologies such as intraoral scanning, CAD design, 3D printing, and milling are changing removable prosthetics. -
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15 May 2026 Digital Dentistry Theatre -Emphasise technical skill, consistency, and high standards over social media image or marketing hype -Explore how AI and digital workflows can boost productivity without compromising quality - Inspire technicians to take ownership of their careers, build a strong professional reputation, and embrace mentorship and ongoing growth. -
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16 May 2026 Stand A16 | GC Dental Ltd -Join Mark Bladen as he demonstrates how controlled microlayering takes zirconia beyond stain and glaze, delivering elite aesthetics without full ceramic layering using GC Initial ML Zirconia Disk Elit ...Speakers
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15 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -To explore how to set up a basic teaching session in any environment - To explore how to get over 'first night nerves'. -
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16 May 2026 Digital Dentistry Theatre -This session explores the evolution of dental technology from traditional techniques to digital workflows, highlighting challenges and opportunities of rapid change. Through reflection and experience, it addresses the gap between analogue skills and digital processes, and the need to uphold professional standards, quality, consistency, and ongoing development in line with GDC expectations. -
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16 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -This joint session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping dental CAD workflows. Through real clinical cases, the speakers demonstrate how AI-assisted design improves efficiency, accuracy and collaboration from digital planning to patient delivery. -
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16 May 2026 Digital Dentistry Theatre -- Inspire clinicians and technicians to embrace digital transformation as a pathway to independence, efficiency, and growth - Demonstrate how digital dentistry enables efficient, scalable production of implant restorations and dentures - Explore contemporary and emerging dental materials in digital implant restorations and dentures -
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15 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -This session aims to examine how dental laboratories can be rethought when designed from the ground up, in response to digital, workforce, and clinical pressures. It introduces the incubator model as a pathway to reduce barriers, support innovation and sustainability, and strengthen clinician–technician collaboration, with Ameri Dental Lab as an early-stage reference. -
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15 May 2026 DTS Lecture Theatre -Have a comprehensive understanding of the ELOS ecosystem offered by Skillbond, and the impact their new solutions and workflows can have on the efficiency and longer-term stability of the implant cases we restore with our clinical partners. -
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15 May 2026 Stand F30 | The Straumann Group -Full-arch implant cases can be highly rewarding, but small errors at any stage can lead to complications, misfit, and long-term failure. In this session, Kevin Armstrong will break down the most commo ...Speakers
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15 May 2026 Stand A16 | GC Dental Ltd -Find out for yourself in this live demo with Joao as he shows when, why, and how GC Initial Zr Coloring Liquids can enhance multilayered zirconia (Initial Zirconia Disk ML Elite).
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16 May 2026 DTS Lecture Theatre -Understanding of the GuidedSMILE digital workflow for full-arch implant cases - To demonstrate how precise planning enhances surgical predictability and restorative outcomes - To equip participants with strategies for overcoming common challenges in FP1 and FP3 cases - To highlight effective collaboration techniques between clinicians and technical teams for optimal patient care. -
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15 May 2026 Stand A01 | DEN TECH -
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15 May 2026 DTS Lecture Theatre -This session is designed to help clinicians and technicians simplify AOX and full-arch workflows using digital tools and software's for a more streamlined fully digital workflow. The goal is to share practical, real-world strategies that improve efficiency, reduce turnaround time, and support predictable, accurate results in everyday cases. -
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16 May 2026 Stand A16 | GC Dental Ltd -Joao will demonstrate that with GC Initial Revo MC, metal ceramics become faster, simpler and more consistent, offering true-to shade results though an intuitive workflow that new and experienced tech ...
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16 May 2026 DTS Lecture Theatre -To provide dental professionals with a clear understanding of medical emergencies in the dental setting, focusing on the recognition and management of anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest. The session combines a PowerPoint presentation with practical CPR and AED training, allowing delegates to practise skills and apply the latest Resuscitation Council UK guidelines (January 2026). -
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15 May 2026 Stand A16 | GC Dental Ltd -Join Lisa for a posterior‑focused demonstration of the GC Initial Revo MC workflow, showing how modern metal ceramics can be faster, simpler and more predictable. With a streamlined shade system and i ...Speakers
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15 May 2026 Stand A16 | GC Dental Ltd -During this live demo Joao will share efficient microlayering techniques for cases requiring accurate shade matching, depth and high characterisation under real‑world time pressures using using GC Ini ...
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15 May 2026 Stand F30 | The Straumann Group -Join us for a first hand look at the Straumann Digital Ecosystem while you sip on a complimentary glass of Prosecco - Digital Solutions Product Manager for the UK, Alex Styles, will be taking you thro ...
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16 May 2026 DTS Lecture Theatre -To provide insight into mental health in the workplace and consider the wider associated implications. -
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16 May 2026 Digital Dentistry Theatre -Explain the core technological innovations of Carbon DLS- Evaluate the impact of Carbon’s AO Suite- Analyse the business advantages of switching to an automated, subscription-based 3D printing platform - Understand the role of post-processing automation (AO Polishing Cassette) in achieving consistent, high-quality finished dental parts without manual labour. -
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15 May 2026 Digital Dentistry Theatre -A better understanding the practical options and their outcomes for making dentures digitally - A clearer insight into how digital workflows can be successfully applied to private dentures - To see with practical examples how digital workflows can strengthen clinician and laboratory communication. -
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16 May 2026 DTS Lecture Theatre -A better understanding the practical options and their outcomes for making dentures digitally - A clearer insight into how digital workflows can be successfully applied to private dentures - To see with practical examples how digital workflows can strengthen clinician and laboratory communication. -
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16 May 2026 Digital Dentistry Theatre -To explore whether CAD/CAM restorations should prioritise strength or biomimicry, focusing on bio-ceramic materials and digital workflows. Delegates will learn how these materials mimic natural tooth behaviour, improve stress distribution, enhance aesthetics and support long-term restoration success.Speakers -
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15 May 2026 Digital Dentistry Theatre -To explore whether CAD/CAM restorations should prioritise strength or biomimicry, focusing on bio-ceramic materials and digital workflows. Delegates will learn how these materials mimic natural tooth behaviour, improve stress distribution, enhance aesthetics and support long-term restoration success.Speakers -
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15 May 2026 DTS Lecture Theatre -This presentation explores the evolving dental laboratory landscape and its impact on practices, labs, and patients. Rapid advances in materials and technology are reshaping the industry, raising questions about benefits and risks. With fewer training programs and a declining workforce, labs face strain. Can innovations like AI, liquid ceramics, zirconia, and 3D printing help bridge gaps? -
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15 May 2026 Stand F30 | The Straumann Group -In this lecture, Dr Simon Bate shares why he chose ClearCorrect over alternative aligner systems, and how it has driven predictable outcomes and measurable practice growth. Discover how integration wi ...
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15 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -Learn how inconsistent communication affects trust and how to improve it. They’ll explore how leadership, systems, and expectations influence team performance, with strategies to build consistency in workflows. The session highlights professionalism through consistent behaviour and processes, and helps identify gaps in practice, offering practical steps to strengthen skills and values.Speakers -
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16 May 2026 Digital Dentistry Theatre -To demonstrate that successful digital denture outcomes rely on high-quality clinical input, and to equip technicians with the skills, confidence, and frameworks needed to guide, educate, and collaborate with clinicians to achieve predictable, patient-centred results. -
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16 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -To explore what has changed and why these changes matter by examining the drivers behind the revision, the impact on dental technicians' responsibilities, and how to apply the updated guidance in daily practice. -
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16 May 2026 Stand F30 | The Straumann Group -Speakers
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15 May 2026 Stand F30 | The Straumann Group -Over 50% of the UK's buying power sits with the over-55s. They own their homes, they're staying in work longer, and when they choose a practice for implants, they stay. Yet almost no dental practice i ...Speakers
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16 May 2026 Stand A16 | GC Dental Ltd -Discover a new, simplified approach to metal ceramics powered by GC's next generation metal ceramic system: Initial Revo MC. Mark shows how a reduced‑inventory, recipe‑style workflow enables you to ac ...Speakers
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15 May 2026 Stand A16 | GC Dental Ltd -Discover a new, simplified approach to metal ceramics powered by GC's next generation metal ceramic system: Initial Revo MC. Mark shows how a reduced‑inventory, recipe‑style workflow enables you to ac ...Speakers
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16 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -At the end of the lecture delegates will: be able to provide guidance to clinicians on how to improve clinical work to assist laboratory staff - Be able to appreciate why some clinical work may seem sub optimal - Be able to offer solutions that everyone can improve work satisfaction. -
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15 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -This session supports newly qualified and early-career dental technicians by bridging the gap between undergraduate study and professional practice. Using NHS hospital laboratory case studies, it shows how foundational skills translate into real-world work and offers insight for educators, supervisors, and lab managers on early-career development and training needs. -
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16 May 2026 Digital Dentistry Theatre -Demonstrate how AI CAD automation is reshaping digital dental workflows - Explore scalable workflow strategies for modern dental laboratories - Highlight the operational and commercial benefits of AI-driven production - Inspire labs to adopt automation to improve efficiency, consistency, and growth potential. -
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15 May 2026 Digital Dentistry Theatre -Demonstrate how AI CAD automation is reshaping digital dental workflows - Explore scalable workflow strategies for modern dental laboratories - Highlight the operational and commercial benefits of AI-driven production - Inspire labs to adopt automation to improve efficiency, consistency, and growth potential. -
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15 May 2026 The Leaders Lounge -Speakers
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15 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -This session explores imposter syndrome in dental technology and its impact on confidence, wellbeing, and professional practice. Using the seven deadly sins as reflective metaphors, it highlights comparison, self-doubt, and overworking. Through practical strategies and reflection, it promotes peer support, resilience, professionalism, and safe patient care aligned with GDC standards. -
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15 May 2026 Dental Technicians' Hub -To gain an understanding of some techniques that can be used to make a new set of dentures from a reference denture. -
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15 May 2026 Stand A16 | GC Dental Ltd -See how Lisa Johnson delivers high‑impact aesthetics on PMMA and composite All‑on‑X frameworks using the new GRADIA PLUS Paint & Micro-layering Set, purpose‑built for streamlined characterisation and ...Speakers
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16 May 2026 Stand A16 | GC Dental Ltd -See how Lisa Johnson delivers high‑impact aesthetics on PMMA and composite All‑on‑X frameworks using the new GRADIA PLUS Paint & Microlayering Set, purpose‑built for streamlined characterisation and m ...Speakers
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