ADG Conference
6 & 7 November 2025
ICC Wales

The UK’s only leadership event where dental groups come together to share real-world growth strategies.

 

Hosted in partnership between the Association of Dental Groups and FMC, this is the UK’s biggest symposium for dental groups and DSOs — created specifically for executive teams, senior management, and leadership teams.

 

Whether you’re looking to scale your business, sharpen your leadership strategy, or learn how others are navigating growth, these are the conversations that don’t happen anywhere else.

 

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About the ADG Conference 2025
A leadership gathering like no other

Bringing together senior leaders from dental groups of all sizes, from micro DSOs to large corporates, the ADG Conference is uniquely positioned to facilitate open, boardroom-level conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. Smaller groups will get to hear insights from the experience of larger organisations, while larger groups can take inspiration from how smaller, more agile businesses are adapting and innovating.

 

Building on the success of last year, this year’s format has been evolved to make these discussions even more valuable — from candid panels and expert-led sessions to curated networking with peers and growth partners.

 

Attendance is free for qualifying dental group leaders, but places are limited.

 

If you’d like to be part of it, simply request your invitation today.

WHERE
ICC Wales
WHEN
6 & 7 November 2025
What’s included?

The ADG Conference 2025 isn’t just another dental event. It’s two days designed around real conversations, real strategies, and real connections that can help move your business forward.

 

Your complimentary ticket includes:

 

  • Two full days of growth and leadership insight – straight-talking panels, no filler
  • Overnight stay, dinner, drinks, and informal social sessions* – time to connect and build relationships beyond the lecture theatre
  • Access to handpicked event partners – growth-focused suppliers and service providers relevant to your business.

 

Lunch, refreshments, and wellbeing sessions included – everything arranged so you can focus fully on the event.

Real insight, not sales pitches

Two days of straight-talking discussion led by leaders from the UK’s most successful dental groups — sharing what’s working now, and what isn’t.

Growth strategies that apply to you

From scaling up and acquisitions to driving innovation, you’ll hear practical examples from across the sector, not just theory. Whether you’re expanding steadily or navigating rapid change, you’ll leave with ideas you can put into action.

Connections that move things forward

Meet senior peers, industry experts, and investors in a focused but relaxed setting. Structured networking and informal social time mean you’ll build relationships that support your next stage of growth.

Partners who can help you grow

Alongside peer networking, meet carefully selected event partners offering solutions relevant to dental group growth. These exhibitors are there to add value to your conversations.

Introducing our 2025 partners

What’s on at the ADG Conference 2025?
Bold ideas, strategic growth opportunities and building meaningful connections. From breakthrough leadership strategies to bold conversations on the future of group practice, the ADG Conference 2025 delivers the insights and connections you need to lead with confidence.
Future-focused lectures and panels
Learn from top minds across dentistry and business on topics such as leadership, scaling operations, strategy and innovation.
Strategically driving operational excellence
Discover actionable solutions to improve efficiency, boost profitability, and strengthen your organisation from the inside out.
Conversations that count
Build lasting relationships with fellow leaders and senior teams – share ideas, challenges and solutions in a high-level setting.
Powering business growth
From organic expansion to impactful acquisition, everything you need to know to build sustainable growth throughout your business.
Shaping the future of group dentistry

Cutting-edge insights on leadership, growth and strategy – designed for today’s DSO leaders and powered by real-world experience, expert perspectives, and maximum audience engagement.

Registration
ADG welcome
Disruption and opportunity: what’s next for group dentistry?
Tomorrow’s world: how innovation is reshaping dentistry
Julian Perry – Densura
Doug Brown – Dental Innovation Alliance
Joseph Greenwall – Dentist
Martina Hodgson
Dinner, drinks Reception & networking
Day 2 splits into two tracks: Executive and Operations, so you can tailor your experience.
Tea, coffee and networking
Acquisition diaries: lessons from the front line
Pip Dhariwal – Smile dental Group
Roopa Kukadia – Ealing Dental Specialists
Reena Virdee – mydentist
Tea, coffee and networking
Powering your growth strategy: what investors want from dental groups
Andrew Casey – Santander
Chris Smith – Clearwater
Oliver Whiting – PwC
Paul Graham – Christie & Co
Rapid-fire networking sessions
Networking and lunch
Boardroom confidential
Anushika Brogan – Damira Dental Studios
Neil Sikka – Bupa Dental Care
Owen James – PortmanDentex
Shalin Mehra – Rodericks Dental
Keynote address from the Association of Dental Groups
Neil Carmichael
Tea, coffee and networking
Mastering change: integrating teams, systems, and structures without chaos
Jin Vaghela – Smile Clinic Group
Kish Patel – Smile Clinic Group
Tea, coffee and networking
From strategy to reality: bridging the gap between vision and execution
Charlotte Low – Colosseum Dental
Claire Pearson – Bupa Dental Care
Kunal Thakker – Tooth Club
Rapid-fire networking sessions
Networking and lunch
Leadership through transition: building trust and driving change
Keynote address from the Association of Dental Groups

Disruption and opportunity: what’s next for group dentistry?

Overview
Learning Objectives
CPD Outcome

In an era shaped by political upheaval, shifting policies, global conflict, and economic uncertainty, what does the future really hold for healthcare – and for dental service organisations in particular? Unpacking the macroeconomic forces reshaping healthcare markets worldwide – from tariffs and trade tensions to the diverging outlooks between the UK, Europe and beyond – this session will explain what DSO leaders need to know to navigate risk, seize opportunity, and position their organisations for sustainable growth in a volatile global economy.

  • Understand the key macroeconomic and geopolitical factors influencing the global healthcare landscape, including their potential impact on UK dental service organisations.

  • Identify strategic approaches to risk management and opportunity assessment within dental organisations operating in an uncertain economic and political climate.

  • Apply knowledge of emerging global trends to inform sustainable growth planning and leadership decision-making in dental service organisations.

B

Tomorrow’s world: how innovation is reshaping dentistry

Overview
Learning Objectives
CPD Outcome

What must dental group leaders do now to future-proof their businesses in an increasingly tech-driven world?

Technology is transforming dental businesses like never before – and those that fail to keep pace risk falling behind. Our expert panel will discuss the innovations that are already driving today’s most successful practices, while looking ahead to the disruptive technologies on the horizon to explain how they’re reshaping patient expectations.

  • Identify current and emerging technologies that are transforming dental business operations and patient care delivery.

  • Evaluate the strategic steps dental group leaders must take to integrate innovation and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

  • Understand the impact of digital transformation on patient expectations and how to align services with these changing demands.

B

Acquisition diaries: lessons from the front line

Overview
Learning Objectives
CPD Outcome

Go behind the scenes of dental corporate acquisitions with leaders from across the sector as they share candid insights from their growth journeys. Hear how their acquisition strategies evolved, the challenges they navigated – and how the question of branding shaped their decisions. Whether you’re scaling up or refining your approach, this session will share invaluable, real-world lessons on what it takes to build a thriving dental group through acquisition.

  • Understand the strategic considerations involved in scaling a dental organisation through acquisitions, including common challenges and success factors.

  • Analyse how branding and organisational identity influence acquisition strategies and integration processes within dental groups.

  • Apply real-world insights from industry leaders to refine or develop an acquisition approach that supports sustainable business growth.

B

Powering your growth strategy: what investors want from dental groups

Overview
Learning Objectives
CPD Outcome

The right partnership can supercharge your growth – but knowing how to find the right provider is essential. In this dynamic discussion, hear inside insights from banks, private equity, and consultancy firms on what makes an ideal partnership, how to align expectations, and what providers will be looking for from dental businesses.

  • Identify the key criteria that banks, private equity firms, and consultants use to assess potential partnerships with dental businesses.

  • Understand how to evaluate and select the right strategic partners to support sustainable growth in the dental sector.

  • Develop strategies for aligning expectations and building mutually beneficial relationships with external providers and investors.

B

Boardroom confidential

Overview
Learning Objectives
CPD Outcome

Get an unprecedented inside view of the UK’s largest dental businesses in this candid panel discussion, where senior leaders reveal the hot topics dominating their boardroom conversations. From growth priorities and operational challenges to talent strategy and market trends, get an insider’s view of the key issues shaping decision-making at the top – and what they mean for the future of group dentistry.

  • Understand the strategic priorities and operational challenges currently facing leaders of large UK dental organisations.

  • Identify how workforce planning, market trends, and business growth strategies influence board-level decision-making in group dentistry.

  • Apply insights from industry leaders to enhance your own leadership approach and organisational strategy in a dental business context.

B

Mastering change: integrating teams, systems, and structures without chaos

Overview
Learning Objectives
CPD Outcome

Successfully taking charge of a newly acquired practice takes more than a handshake and a signed contract – it needs a smart, structured approach to change. This session will build your essential playbook for smooth acquisitions and transitions, covering everything from aligning systems and workflows to integrating teams and management structures. Whether you’re overseeing your first deal or refining your process, you’ll leave with the tools and insights to navigate change with confidence and set your new practice up for success.

  • Understand the key components of a successful post-acquisition integration strategy for newly acquired dental practices.

  • Identify effective methods for aligning systems, workflows, and management structures during periods of organisational change.

  • Develop practical approaches for leading teams through transition to ensure continuity of care and long-term practice success.

B

From strategy to reality: bridging the gap between vision and execution

Overview
Learning Objectives
CPD Outcome

You know the strategy. You know the ‘why’. But turning big-picture plans into on-the-ground action is where many organisations stumble. This practical session tackles the critical challenge of translating strategy into execution across your practice teams. Learn how to align leadership and frontline teams, communicate priorities effectively, and drive meaningful change that brings your business goals to life.

  • Identify common barriers to effective strategy execution within dental organisations and how to overcome them.

  • Understand how to align leadership and practice teams to ensure clear communication and shared priorities.

  • Develop practical skills to drive consistent, measurable progress from strategic planning through to frontline implementation.

B

Leadership through transition: building trust and driving change

Overview
Learning Objectives
CPD Outcome

Acquisitions don’t just bring new assets – they bring new people, cultures and challenges. In this session, successful leaders will explore how to navigate the complex team dynamics that come with inheriting staff. Learn practical strategies for building trust quickly, guiding teams through change with empathy, and driving results at the practice level – without relying on top-down authority.

  • Understand the cultural and interpersonal challenges associated with inheriting teams during dental practice acquisitions.

  • Identify effective strategies for building trust, fostering engagement, and leading newly acquired teams through periods of change.

  • Develop leadership approaches that promote collaboration and accountability without relying solely on hierarchical authority.

B

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