Bupa Dental Health is Live brings preventive dentistry to the fore

The role of preventive oral healthcare and links between periodontal disease and systemic health were the focus of Bupa Dental Care’s Dental Health is… Live conference.

Held at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on 8-9 June 2026, the two-day event brought together more than 1,200 clinicians, practice managers, receptionists and practice teams from across Bupa Dental Care’s UK network.

Professor Iain Chapple MBE, professor of periodontology and consultant in restorative dentistry at the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, delivered a keynote on periodontal care and the relationship between gum disease and wider health conditions.

He said: ‘Oral health cannot be viewed in isolation. The connections between periodontal health and systemic conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease, underline the need for more integrated approaches to care.’

The conference also included continuing professional development (CPD) workshops on genomics, diagnostics, communication, connected healthcare and performance. Suppliers and partners also exhibited dental technology and equipment.

Mark Allan, general manager for Bupa Dental Care, said the event gave teams the opportunity to ‘build skills and gain insight they need to help shapethe future of dental care’.

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