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The Star of the North Meeting is the Minnesota Dental Association’s annual Scientific Session, first started in 1883! As a strong, vibrant regional meeting that welcomes dentists from Minnesota and beyond, and places a heavy emphasis on the dental team.

The MIDWEST DENTAL CONFERENCE (MDC) is the largest conference held by a dental school and alumni organization in the country, being held on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2026. The conference features four days of continuing education courses led by renowned speakers, hands-on workshops, the annual Pouring from the Heart fundraising gala, class reunions, professional partners, and more. Exhibitors can reach more than 2,500 dental professionals, and with alumni from across the country (concentrated in Arkansas, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Oklahoma), the regional reach of the Midwest Dental Conference offers an exceptional platform for your business.

The Michigan Dental Association Annual Session enjoys an enviable reputation as the premier dental meeting
in the state — one of the largest dental meetings in the nation — where dental professionals gather to learn, deliberate, effect solutions, socialize, and make purchases.

Dentistry’s most anticipated convention returns to the Anaheim Convention Center May 14 – 16. Three full days of new hands-on experiences, inspiration from experts and peers, plus a bigger selection of exclusive dental products and services.

The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held May 28-29, 2026, and we will be returning to the University of Montana Campus in Missoula!

CE Courses from these experts: Dr. Gordon Christensen, Dr. Jim Grisdale, Jamie Marboe RDH, BS, and Dr. Uche Odiatu.

Presented by WSDA, the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference unites thousands of dental professionals for three compelling days designed to elevate your practice, energize your team, and keep you at the forefront of dentistry.

From cutting-edge dental CE lectures to hands-on workshops, PNDC offers the opportunity to earn 20+ credits from an exceptional lineup of world-class speakers from the Pacific Northwest and across the United States. See our full dental CE schedule. Plus, explore a dynamic three-day Exhibit Hall showcasing the latest dental technologies, products and innovations.