The British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show (BDCDS) will be postponed to Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September 2020 and will remain at the NEC Birmingham.

The original event was due to take place in May, but has been moved due to official advice regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic and the latest guidance on social distancing over the next 12 weeks [25 March].

This decision has been made in order to protect delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, partners, speakers and staff. The organisers hope the new date will enable the UK's dedicated dental professionals to focus on the current situation and come together as a united profession once the height of the COVID-19 crisis is over.

Alex Harden, Show Director of the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show, said: 'We would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding. While we have not taken this decision lightly, the health and safety of individuals involved is a top priority for us and we are committed to following all official guidance.

'We will be working hard to create another outstanding event in September, offering the plethora of the first-class educational and networking opportunities the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show has become known for. As such, CloserStill Media and the British Dental Association will be collaborating closely to ensure we present even more world-class speakers for delegates to hear from. We will also be liaising with partners, exhibitors and sponsors to ensure they have every opportunity to maximise on their time at the later event. If anyone has any questions, please do contact the CloserStill Media team.

'For now, I would encourage everyone to follow the guidance and stay safe during these difficult times.'

BDCDS is the UK's leading two-day exhibition and conference for dental professionals, providing clinical, leadership and practical training via an extensive educational programme and hands-on workshops. It is the UK's largest event of its kind, attracting over 9,000 unique delegates and over 400 exhibitors.

The British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2020 - 11 and 12 September - Hall 5, Birmingham NEC, co-located with DTS. Visit www.thedentistryshow.co.uk or call 020 7348 5270.