The ADA 2026 Scientific Session delivers science-driven learning to support clinical decision-making and improve patient care.
Dentists rely on science and research to guide clinical judgment every day. The ADA 2026 Scientific Session is designed with that purpose in mind, grounded in science and focused on practical application for real-world patient care.
This year’s program intentionally prioritizes the topics that matter most to practicing dentists, including:
Presentations are 90-minute scientific sessions that include lectures and clinical case discussions designed to deliver evidence-based insights and practical guidance for clinical practice.
Inspired by clinical guidelines: education focused on early detection, diagnostic standards and imaging best practices that support evidence-based patient care.
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Inspired by oral-systemic health: exploring the connections between oral health and overall health with clinical insights that support comprehensive patient care.
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Inspired by JADA: science-driven education informed by research published in Journal of the American Dental Association translating emerging evidence into practical guidance for clinicians.
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Hands-On Workshops are three-hour interactive sessions designed to build clinical skills through hands-on learning and guided instruction. Workshops also provide opportunities to collaborate and exchange insights with peers. Available for an additional fee.
Clinical guidelines, oral-systemic health and JADA-inspired research insights have informed programming.
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Panels are facilitated, 90-minute discussions featuring experts from multiple specialties who explore a focused topic or emerging issue. Panel sessions provide varied clinical perspectives, real-world insights and interdisciplinary approaches and may include a moderated Q&A portion to deepen your understanding and practical application.
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Hear from clinicians and researchers advancing the science and practice of dentistry. Speaker lineup coming April 22.
Experts represent a broad range of dental specialties, bringing diverse clinical perspectives to evidence-based education and patient care.
The ADA is a CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.