The Dental Laboratories Association (DLA) has announced that the 2009 Chairman's Dinner will feature the presentation of awards for dental technology professionals and those still in training. The presentation will include awards for Dental Technology Student of the Year and Dental Technology Educator of the Year, Sales Representative of the Year and Trade Company of the Year, Dental Technician of the Year and DLA Member of the Year, Companion of the DLA Award and Outstanding Contribution to Dental Technology.

Set to take place on 31 January 2009 at the National Space Centre in Leicester, the event will see incoming Chairman Jonathan Bill inaugurated.