The Best Dental Trade Shows and Conferences You and Your Office Should Attend

Dental trade shows are social and information-sharing events that allow you to expand your dental care education through individual courses, exhibitors, and leading speakers from the dental community. Everyone in your dental office, from the hygienists and dentists to the office managers and front desk professionals, can benefit from these opportunities for continuing dental education. If you’d like for your staff to attend this year’s event lineup, you’ve come to the right place. 

At Weave, we care about the success of your dental practice. Below, we discuss the top national dental events you should add to your practice’s schedule. 

Benefits and Opportunities When Attending

Attending any dentistry-related event allows you to expand your education among like-minded professionals. You can enjoy the following benefits and opportunities:

• Learn about new, groundbreaking dental equipment
• Network with other oral health professionals to broaden your practice’s opportunities
• Find answers to any challenges you face as a dental professional
• Receive quality dental hygiene education
• Find general information on industry updates
• Take CE courses (continuing education) or use certain events as CE credits
• Learn how to find new patients
• Improve your curriculum vitae (CV) by attending an event in dentistry
• Learn skills from specialists (like pediatric dentistry)
• Discover global perspectives with experts on international dentistry
• Receive constructive feedback on your work 

The Best Overall Events and Noteworthy Mentions

AADGP

The 2027 American Academy of Dental Group Practice is an annual event occurring from September 15-17, 2027, in Denver, Colorado. The conference aims to make an extraordinary impact, “sharing a better way in dentistry.”

NDA Convention

The National Dental Convention (NDA) of 2027 takes place from July 22-25 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois. The annual event encourages equality in specialized and general dentistry by advocating for students, professionals of color, and their communities.

American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics Annual Session

The American Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry hosts a session each year, gathering some of the industry’s top authorities on Fixed Prosthodontics to spread knowledge, ethical standards, and innovative excellence. The event will be held on February 26, 2027. 

AAE Annual Meeting

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) will host its 2027 conference in San Antonio, Texas, on April 14-17. You can also request virtual versions of all the presented workshops and lectures. 

AAE is a non-profit organization aiming to spread more accessible education to all dentistry professionals to improve patient care. The global resource offers knowledge, education, and research to dental professionals seeking improvement as well as members of the public. The vast networking opportunities, comprehensive educational programs, and endless vendor exhibits make this gathering feel like an international dental show with perspectives from across the globe. 

Conferences for Dental Learning and CE

The Nash Institute for Dental Learning

The Nash Institute for Dental Learning provides world-class CE dental classes in Charlotte, North Carolina. Each year, the institution hosts dozens of programs. You can sign up for any of the two-day seminars. All two-day seminars run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with lunch provided.

Catapult Education

Catapult Education is another leading CE course provider now offering virtual webinars and online classes for convenient at-home or in-office learning. You can attend in-person and live webinars with various industry professionals on pressing topics like the changing dental market, low-stress implant and replacement options, and more. Many webinars are free to enroll in and offer acceptable CE course certifications. 

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Local Events and Chapters 

While attending a national conference may offer widespread perspectives, not everyone has the time or funds to fly to the New Orleans Dental Conference or other popular conference locations. Local events offer more intimate settings with excellent local networking opportunities. A few examples include the following:

Seattle Study Club Symposium: The Seattle Study Club offers events throughout the year, from in-person conferences and local gatherings to summits in exciting locations. 

Florida Association of Orthodontists: The Florida Association of Orthodontists offers an annual two-day meeting in Tampa, FL. 

Inland Northwest Dental Conference: The Inland Northwest Dental Group will host a two-day CE event in Spokane, Washington, in May, with networking opportunities, exhibits, and entertainment.

Central New York Dental Conference: The CNYDC, held in Syracuse, NY, is central New York’s only dental convention, offering specialty speakers and more.

Rocky Mountain Dental Conference: The RMDC will take place in January, with in-person classes and select online downloadables available.

The Texas Dental Association Meeting: The Texas Dental Association will host its annual meeting in San Antonio in May. 

Southwest Dental Conference: The Dallas County Dental Society offers an annual conference showcasing modern technology and equipment. 

CDA Presents: The California Dental Association hosts a showcasing event each year for you to network your brand in San Francisco, California. 

Mid-Continent Dental Congress: The MCDC meeting offers workshops, lectures, and special events in St. Louis, MO. 

Conferences for Office Managers

AADOM

The American Association of Dental Office Management will host its annual convention from September 9-11, 2027. You can become an exhibitor to showcase your office’s products and services to over 1,000 like-minded office professionals. If you’d rather spend time soaking up information, you can join as an attendee to float from booth to booth, learning how other managers run their practices. 

Streamline How Your Office Runs With Weave

Running a successful dental business is an ever-evolving process that includes continuing your education, accepting new technologies, networking your brand, and discovering new ways to improve your patient experience. 

At Weave, we want to make this challenge a bit easier for you. Our comprehensive platform transforms every touchpoint of the patient experience, from scheduling appointments to paying for services and leaving reviews. We also offer free webinars to help you optimize and grow your business. 

If you’d like to see how Weave can transform your practice, request a live demo from our experienced sales team today. If you have any questions, call our Weave team at 833-572-2139 to learn more about our platform.

Article last updated on September 21, 2026