UK dentistry brings clinical and technical updates to Birmingham in mid May. Over two days at the NEC professionals from clinics, laboratories and equipment suppliers meet to test products, negotiate supply and shortlist partners.
Practical information for British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show 2026
The event runs from 15 to 16 May at the National Exhibition Centre NEC in Birmingham. It is free to attend for dental professionals with prior registration. The Dental Technology Showcase runs alongside the main show and focuses on laboratory equipment and workflows.
Who attends Dentistry Show Birmingham
Attendees span principals, dentists, specialists, dental hygienists and therapists, practice managers and dental nurses. The exhibitor profile includes manufacturers, distributors and lab technicians, enabling conversations across procurement, maintenance and lab partnerships.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at the show
- Preselect targets by category: private clinics, corporate groups, independent labs and distributors.
- Book short, focused meetings. Propose 20 minute slots with clear objectives and confirmation by email.
- Prioritise technical evidence. Supply concise product sheets, clinical notes or workflow diagrams and prepare a brief on‑stand demo.
- Capture and qualify leads digitally. Use a structured form to record need, budget and implementation timeline and tag leads by priority.
- Follow up quickly. Plan a two to three day follow up sequence with proposal, demo link and next meeting request.
Opportunities in the Dental Technology Showcase
Co‑located with the main conference, the Dental Technology Showcase gathers lab professionals and CAD/CAM suppliers. For vendors of consumables and digital equipment it is an efficient setting to present workflow improvements and explore service agreements with laboratories.
Final note and official link
Approach the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show 2026 with a shortlist of meetings and technical collateral that demonstrates how your solution fits clinic or lab workflows. Check schedules, exhibitor lists and register at https://dentistryshow.co.uk and lock meetings before you travel to the NEC.
