The theme of this year’s BSP conference is “Longevity”. People are living longer and the reasons for this are multiple. However, good health and quality of life in old age depend on a balanced diet and a healthy dentition. An array of experts in the field of nutrition, the effect of diet and obesity on periodontal health, osseointegration and the causes of failure of dental implants, placing implants in periodontitis patients, and aesthetic considerations around implants will update us with the latest scientific evidence and stimulate lively debate.