SOCIAL EVENT, hosted by the Northern Ireland Branch

What to expect

The evening will begin with a drinks reception followed by a wonderful meal in the stunning surroundings of The Great Hall, Queens University Belfast.

Timings

19:00 Drinks reception

20:00 Speeches and dinner

00:30 Carriages

Dress code

Black-tie and evening dresses.

Dietary requests

Please submit any seating and dietary requests at the time of booking to branchsectionevents@bda.org.

Booking more than one place?

Please download the group booking form (word doc) or group booking form (PDF) and email it to branchsectionevents@bda.org. Alternatively, you can call the Events team on 020 7563 4590 (Mon-Thurs 09:00-17:00).

Meet the incoming Branch President

Kathryn McKenna is a Consultant (and Clinical Lead) in Special Care Dentistry in the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. Having graduated from Queen’s University in 2005, she completed her MFDS (RSCI) in 2008. Following roles as a senior house officer and staff grade dentist, she undertook specialist training, achieving her Diploma in SCD (RCSEng) in 2016 and Membership from the RCPSG in 2018. She holds a PG Certificate in Medical Education (QUB). Her career has seen her work across hospital and community dental services, and general dental practice. She has been an active member of the BDA Hospital Group NI for many years.

Kathryn Mckenna Branch President Elect 2026

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