The Association of Dental Administrators and Managers (ADAM), formerly the British Dental Practice Managers' Association (BDPMA), is thrilled to be hosting a conference after an absence of four years. The ADAM Conference will be held on 18-19 May in Harrogate and will also feature the first ever ADAM awards.

The ADAM Conference, in partnership with the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS), is called ‘The Nuts and Bolts of Practice Management’ and will take place at the four-star Majestic Hotel.

A diverse programme has been developed for delegates, featuring high calibre guest speakers imparting wisdom on a range of topics close to the hearts and minds of practice managers and administrators, such as customer service, performance management, financial control and assertiveness skills. A mock disciplinary hearing will also be held on the Friday afternoon.

The ADAM Conference Dinner and Awards Ceremony will crown the event, with awards finalists and their supporters invited to dress up and applaud the winners of Practice Manager of the Year, Administrator of the Year and Treatment Coordinator of the Year.

‘There aren't many events in the dental calendar designed with only practice managers and administrators in mind, so we are hoping this will be popular,’ said Jill Taylor, ADAM's President. ‘We have developed a jam-packed programme that will leave delegates buzzing with ideas and a desire to get back to the practice to implement a host of new initiatives.’

To download a conference brochure visit www.adam-aspire.co.uk.