Inspirational event

With just weeks to go before the start of the UK's largest combined Dental Conference and Exhibition, there is a great buzz starting to develop as it promises to be one of the most inspirational events of the year.

Delegates will hear from the health secretary Andrew Lansley, who will address the 2011 British Dental Conference and Exhibition at 11am on Thursday, May 19. His appearance will come at a pivotal time for dentistry as pilots intended to develop a new dental contract begin. Commissioning arrangements, too, will be in the spotlight, as discussions about the establishment of a new national commissioning board that would be responsible for dental care continue. Mr Lansley is expected to participate in a question and answer session following his address.

Afterwards the keynote speaker is paralympic gold medallist Tanni-Grey Thompson who will look at how to achieve success where others fail and how to reach the top of your profession.