Over the past two years, the Listerine Dental Hygienist Roadshow has been a cornerstone of professional development, bringing dental hygienists and therapists together to share knowledge, explore best practices, and improve patient outcomes. Now, in 2025, the roadshow is evolving into the ListerineOral Hygiene Roadshow, a broader initiative designed to engage the entire dental team.
The Oral Hygiene Roadshow will debut at the BDIA Dental Showcase (14 and 15 March, stand D18), where Listerine is a proud sponsor. With an expanded focus and a more ambitious agenda, the Roadshow will continue its tradition of interactive forums, evidence-based discussions, and myth-busting insights – but now it aims to reach an even wider audience, including dentists and all dental care professionals (DCPs).
Designed to educate and inspire
Building on the success of previous years, the 2025 Oral Hygiene Roadshow will increase the number of daily forums from three to four. Across both days of the BDIA Dental Showcase, expert speakers will take to the stage, sharing the latest insights into oral hygiene, fluoride retention and patient education.
Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking discussions that challenge outdated assumptions and provide practical, evidence-based strategies for enhancing patient home care routines. The roadshow will retain its signature interactive format, fostering meaningful dialogue, encouraging questions, and equipping professionals with actionable takeaways.
The event will centre on the most current evidence and guidelines in oral hygiene, covering essential topics such as:
Fluoride retention: dispelling myths and reaffirming the role of mouthwash in maintaining fluoride levels
Adjunctive therapies: understanding how mouthwashes complement patient care plans
Personalised oral hygiene recommendations: empowering dental professionals to provide tailored guidance for optimal patient education.
In a world where misinformation can hinder effective care, the roadshow aims to equip dental professionals with scientifically backed knowledge they can immediately apply to help improve patient outcomes.
Meet the experts
The 2025 Roadshow will once again feature Professor Iain Chapple, Laura Bailey and Benjamin Tighe, each bringing a unique perspective to the conversation:
Professor Iain Chapple
A globally recognised expert in periodontal care, Professor Chapple brings extensive experience in researching and advancing the understanding of gum health, inflammation and its connections to systemic conditions, as well as economic implications. He offers valuable insights into the role of patient wellbeing, equipping professionals with evidence-based strategies to support enhanced care
Laura Bailey
A progressive dental therapist with a strong passion for expanding her scope of practice, Laura is dedicated to inspiring fellow DCPs to embrace their passions and take the leap into doing more of what they love. Laura’s expertise provides dental teams with clear, practical advice to educate patients on effective at-home care routines with confidence, strengthening the relationship between practitioner and patient
Benjamin Tighe
A tutor dental therapist at the renowned Eastman Dental Hospital and a practitioner in private practice, Benjamin brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the field. With specific clinical interests in the treatment of peri-implant disease and the systemic effects of oral biofilm, he combines his expertise with a strong enthusiasm for education. Benjamin’s approach will renew enthusiasm in dental professionals looking to enhance their understanding of current clinical practices and integrate them into preventive care.
An interactive, engaging format
A defining feature of the Oral Hygiene Roadshow 2025 is its Q&A forums, which have proven invaluable for attendees in previous years. These forums provide a platform for professionals to engage directly with the speakers, ask pressing questions, and share their own experiences.
By increasing the number of sessions from three to four per day, Listerine aims to accommodate even more dental professionals who wish to take part in these dynamic discussions. Whether attendees are looking to refine their patient communication skills, gain clarity on the latest research, or explore new hygiene protocols, the roadshow provides a collaborative, safe space for learning and growth.
Join us at BDIA Dental Showcase 2025
The Listerine Oral Hygiene Roadshow offers a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate and drive positive change in patient care. Dental professionals attending BDIA Dental Showcase 2025 are invited to visit stand D18, engage with expert speakers, and participate in interactive forums.
This event will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance your approach to oral hygiene and patient education, making it an unmissable opportunity for dentists, dental hygienists, therapists, dental nurses, and treatment co-ordinators alike.
