The whirlwind of dentistry can make days, weeks and months fly by – and all the while the patient carousel never stops turning. Whilst responsibilities may begin to pile up, there are only so many hours in a day to provide efficient patient care.
Being able to step away from the dental surgery is important, however. Whether you need to invest time in CPD modules and training sessions, assess and upgrade your practice inventories, or simply speak with your colleagues, carving out dedicated days in your schedule is key to long-term productivity and general well-being.
Clinicians may find benefits in investing more than an afternoon in themselves. Just think of what you achieve in a day, or a weekend.
Your skill upgrade
Learning new skills opens up new avenues for care, offering practice-wide and personal benefits. For the practice, a clinician who is able to deliver a new form of treatment or more confidently provide support for a new demographic of patients is able to open up new revenue streams. It can also create the ability to take on more referrals, and in turn strengthen relationships with other clinicians.
For the clinician, the chance to take on new challenges can be rewarding, with a great sense of achievement for each patient that they can help. It also allows for the development of a personal base of patients, and lays the foundations for future care. Access to education and training has been found to be important for improving workplace satisfaction and wellbeing, after all.[i]
If these benefits are made possible by taking some time away from the practice for personal development, it should absolutely be explored by clinicians. Hearing from experienced professionals on clinical techniques, new approaches to practice management, and factors to consider when developing practice acumen can all lead to fresh ideas surrounding care, and potentially more enjoyment too.
A team effort
Bringing the team together for time spent away from the dental chair creates the chance to develop team cohesion, whether taking on educational opportunities together, or even doing something as simple as a team meal.
Space for conversation away from the practice may mean team members who don’t typically have a chance to talk throughout the working day are able to speak, forging better mutual understanding of the people they work alongside.
Making connections
When assessing ways to upgrade the practice, including with new equipment or materials used in care, it’s vital that professionals seek out hands-on opportunities to try new solutions. This ensures clinicians can begin to feel comfortable with the implementation of an item before it has even reached the practice.
Taking time away from the practice to visit show rooms, or trade shows where the industry comes together to present their latest innovations, will allow clinicians to make informed decisions with confidence. It may also create the chance for dental teams to develop new contacts within the industry, which may allow for improved access to support and even exclusive deals on products.
Time for opportunities at BDIA Dental Showcase
It’s difficult to pin down when exactly you may be able to take some time away from proceedings in the dental practice – so planning in advance is key.
Clinicians looking for educational, team building, networking and product discovery opportunities under one roof should save the date for the 5th and 6th of March 2027, for the next edition of BDIA Dental Showcase.
As the UK’s #1 dentistry event returns to the Excel London, dental professionals will have exclusive access to a range of insightful speakers, hands-on workshops, and expert industry exhibitors, all presenting their latest solutions and upgrades to clinical workflows and everyday care.
Making time in the year to attend BDIA Dental Showcase puts the dental team at the heart of the trade, forging connections that can’t be made anywhere else. This ensures professionals can also get up close with solutions including restorative materials, orthodontic appliances, endodontic instruments, as well as CBCT scanners and dental treatment centres.
You’ll be able to find exclusive opportunities for every team member, from clinicians to dental nurses, dental therapists and hygienists to technicians, practice owners, and more. It is truly an event that can’t be missed – and is well worth creating time for.
Following BDIA Dental Showcase 2026 Ani Mereuta, visitor and Head Nurse at Malmin, said:
“It’s been a good show; the CPD opportunities were good. I came for the CPDs and to see anything new, and I now have a list of things to go through at my practice.”
Learn more about BDIA Dental Showcase 2027 online, and register your interest today.
For more information about BDIA Dental Showcase and future events, please visit www.dentalshowcase.com
5th-6th March 2027
Excel London
Author: David Hussey Event Director MA Exhibitions
[i] Clark, M., McGregor, A., Khairuddin, A. N. M., Smith, M., & Gallagher, J. E. (2025). Dental careers: findings of a national dental workforce survey. British Dental Journal, 238(4), 249-256.
