The National Association of Prison Dentistry UK (NAPDUK) is to hold its next conference in the spring, taking place on 5 February 2010 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses.

The aim and objectives of the association, whose President is Dr Liana Zoitopoulos, include to encourage and promote excellence in prison dental practice through providing information, support and advice to prison dental professionals, providing a forum for continuing education and training, bringing professionals together to share best practice and influencing policy relating to prison oral and general health at the local and national level. For further information visit www.napduk.org.