The rate of change in dentistry has never been higher – which is why the 2026 North of England Dentistry Show (NOE) has been revamped to help clinicians navigate what comes next.
With technology, patient expectations and the pace of innovation accelerating faster by the day, dentistry is at a crossroads. NOE 26 will bring those conversations together under one roof.
Stepping beyond the boundaries of a traditional exhibition, this year’s event will step beyond help the profession navigate rapid change and explore the innovations, mindsets and models shaping its future.
On 13 February in Manchester’s AO Arena, global leaders, hands-on innovators and practitioners driving progress will take to the stage – all united by the belief that dentistry is ready for a new conversation.
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Miguel Stanley: the future starts with ‘no shortcuts’
At the heart of the day sits keynote speaker Dr Miguel Stanley – one of global dentistry’s most respected and recognisable voices.
Founder and clinical director of the White Clinic in Lisbon, Miguel has spent more than two decades championing a simple but uncompromising principle: that there are no shortcuts to exceptional care.
His clinic has built a reputation for ethical, precision-led dentistry, attracting some of the world’s most discerning patients and inspiring colleagues across five continents.
At NOE 26, he will deliver a keynote that feels particularly resonant for the UK. Miguel will explore the dangers of cutting corners and the rising need for ‘revision dentistry’ – correcting outdated or harmful work to restore health, trust and long-lasting aesthetics.
He will then chart how digital technologies, advanced biomaterials and AI, when applied with responsibility and purpose, can elevate clinical outcomes and transform the patient experience.
The result will offer a candid, aspirational roadmap for clinicians who want to practise dentistry that is genuinely future-proof.
Progress without repetition
Across the day, other sessions will examine what it really means to move dentistry forwards.
Robbie Hughes will offer a visionary glimpse ahead of dentistry in five years’ time – where new technologies and materials make patient expectations easier to meet than ever before.
His unflinchingly future-facing view will be underpinned by the teachings of comprehensive dentistry being shared elsewhere. Ian Buckle will explore how high-quality digital dentistry still relies on timeless fundamentals: occlusion, function and the discipline of getting the basics right.
Digital workflows continue to dominate the conversation, with Martina Hodgson showing how digital orthodontics elevates communication, predictability and patient experience.
Elsewhere, a more holistic approach will come to the fore. James Goolnik will lead a panel made up of some of the leading lights in diagnostics discussing new models of personalised healthcare.
Meanwhile Professor Avi Banerjee’s panel session will champion a shift towards prevention, team-based practice and a more expansive role for therapists and hygienists.
The programme aims to make the argument that dentistry cannot meet tomorrow’s demands with yesterday’s thinking. It will bring the fresh perspectives, new models of care and willingness to rethink long-held assumption needed for progress.
Experience and education
NOE 26 will also contain dedicated experiential zones that let delegates test, feel and explore the innovations shaping modern practice.
Feel At Ease with Bupa Dental Care
A space to decompress and reset: expect space to focus, practical wellness sessions and fluffy blue chairs.
AI Lounge powered by Pearl
Hands-on access to the AI tools already influencing diagnostic decisions worldwide, with expert walkthroughs to illustrate how AI is already integrating into everyday care.
Restorative Revolution Theatre powered by Midas
Live 3D printing, showcasing next-generation restorative materials, new workflows and the future of same-day treatment.
Smile Clinic Group’s Jin and Kish will bring the day to a close by hosting the ‘weekend warm-up’ – where the lights go down, the music goes up and delegates can usher in the weekend while unwinding together. A reminder that professional development can be social, memorable and fun.
Why attend?
Dentistry needs a new conversation – and NOE 26 is built to start it.
It aims to offer clarity on the technologies worth adopting, the skills worth investing in and the mindset shifts that will define the next decade of practice.
The day blends global insight, targeted expertise and practical demonstrations that speak directly to the challenges dentistry faces now.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen clinical decision-making, explore emerging technologies, rethink your business model or simply reconnect with colleagues and your own motivation, Manchester is the place to be.
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