Like a fine wine...

The Denplan National Conference was held at the Forest of Arden Hotel, Warwickshire and gave delegates the opportunity to unwind on the golf course, earn CPD for a number of lectures and events throughout the course of the weekend and spend time with the family during fun parties and activities.

Opening on the Friday, the conference began with dentists relaxing over a leisurely 18 holes of golf before feasting on a buffet lunch in preparation for the afternoon's session. A quick video reviewing Denplan's development over the course of the last quarter-century was followed by Steve Gates, Denplan's managing director, explaining why the company was formed and where it is looking to go. The talk gave Steve a platform to show photographs of the early years, and in doing so the perfect opportunity to embarrass some of the senior ranks of the company who sported dodgy haircuts and beards.

Steve then introduced the keynote speaker of the day, Alastair Campbell. The choice of speaker was perhaps surprising, an unashamedly left wing journalist who can sometimes come across as rather grumpy and depressive. He immediately won over the crowd though by joking about his persona and how he is perceived.