Registration Information

Achieve your goals Oct. 8–10 with a pass that fits your needs. Registration opens May 27.

2026 ADA Scientific Session Registration

Compare your pass options

All passes provide access for the full three-day event, Oct. 8–10.

 

PRICING
Advanced pricing available before Sept. 28 at 5 p.m.		 CONFERENCE PASS
Includes:
CE Presentations &, Panels, Exhibit Hall, General Session and Happy Hour		 EXHIBIT HALL ONLY
Includes:
Exhibit Hall, General Session and Happy Hour (Does not include access to any CE)
Advanced Standard Advanced Standard
ADA Member Dentist1
(grad student, retired, international)		 $699 $1,099 $0 $25
Nonmember Dentist
(domestic & international2)		 $1,049 $1,649 $25 $50
Dental Team $349 $549 $0 $25
Student3
(Current year grads also receive student pricing)		 $149 $99 $0 $0
Other
(State & local society staff, non-clinical dental professional)		 $349 $549 $0 $25
Guest / Child n/a n/a $0 $25
PRICING
Advanced pricing available before Sept. 28 at 5 p.m.
CONFERENCE PASS
Includes:
CE Presentations &, Panels, Exhibit Hall, General Session and Happy Hour		 EXHIBIT HALL ONLY
Includes:
Exhibit Hall, General Session and Happy Hour (Does not include access to any CE)
ADA Member Dentist1
(grad student, retired, international)
Advanced Standard Advanced Standard
$699 $1,099 $0 $25
Nonmember Dentist
(domestic & international2)
Advanced Standard Advanced Standard
$1,049 $1,649 $25 $50
Dental Team
Advanced Standard Advanced Standard
$349 $549 $0 $25
Student3
(Current year grads also receive student pricing)
Advanced Standard Advanced Standard
$149 $99 $0 $0
Other
(State & local society staff, non-clinical dental professional)
Advanced Standard Advanced Standard
$349 $549 $0 $25
Guest / Child
Advanced Standard Advanced Standard
n/a n/a $0 $25
1ADA member early-career dentists receive 50% off (1-5 years out of dental school)
2International, nonmember dentist may purchase international membership through registration and receive the member pricing. Learn more below.
3Students include current year dental school grads, dental students, dental team students & pre-dental students.

Add-On: Hands-On Workshops

Get the most out of your Scientific Session education experience with the Hands-On Workshops Add-On!

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ADD-ON PASS
Conference Pass holders can unlock all the live Hands-On Workshops for one price! Attend multiple workshops and save over 20% compared to the $349 individual rate. Limited Add-On passes are available! Excludes courses in partnership with AAFE: Botulinum Toxin, Dermal Fillers, TMJ and Gum Builder Training and courses offered by Indiana Dental Association Center for Excellence program.
$1,350 All-Access Add-On Pass

Group Discount

The more team members you register, the more you save!

DENTAL PRACTICE GROUP DISCOUNT
Register three or more member dentists or team members from your dental practice for a Conference Pass and receive a discount per person, per pass. Registrants must all be on the same registration record. Limited-time offer, book early!
3 CP - $50 off each pass 4 CP - $100 of each pass 5+ CP - $150 off each pass

Pre-registration is recommended for all courses

Pre-registration secures your seat for presentations and panels until five minutes before the course begins. Your badge will be scanned at the classroom door. If space allows, walk-ins are welcome if a course is not full. Pre-registration guarantees your seat for the duration of a Hands-On Workshop.

Use Agenda Builder to explore sessions and start planning your meeting experience. For more information on CE formats — Presentations, Panels and Hands-On Workshops — visit the continuing education page. Agenda Builder launches on April 22 and course registration begins with the opening of registration May 27.

FAQ

Badges
All badges will be picked up onsite at Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, in the Crossroads Hallway, outside Hall D. Attendee registration opens on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Head over early to avoid lines on Thursday, Oct. 8!
Cancellation Policy

All refunds must be requested in writing to ADA@maritz.com.

Registration Cancellation: To receive a full refund on registration fees (less a $50 processing fee,) all registration cancellations and refund requests must be submitted by Sept. 18, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT.

After Sept. 18, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT, no refunds will be granted.

Registration transfers: Registration records are non-transferable, and name substitutions are not permitted.

Course changes: You can use credit from one course to purchase a different course of equal or greater dollar value. Course changes will not incur a processing fee. If you elect to change a course, the removal of one course and addition of another course must happen during the same transaction. Any credit due after the course change will be subject to a $25 processing fee.

Course cancellations must be received in writing by Sep. 18, 2026; cancellation of a Hands-On Workshop will incur a $25 processing fee. Cancellation of a Botox or Dermal Filler course will incur a $50 processing fee.

Event Ticket cancellation: To receive a refund, all event ticket cancellation requests must be submitted by Sept. 18, 2026.  Event ticket cancellation is not subject to a processing fee.

ADA product cancellation: To receive a refund on discounted ADA products that are purchased through the registration portal, all refund requests must be received Sept. 18, 2026. If you have not received CE from an online course, you can cancel your online subscription by submitting a request by Sept. 18, 2026. Products will begin shipping on Sept. 17, 2026.

The ADA reserves the right to review each registration for the appropriateness of the selected registration category. Any dentist found in a non-Dentist category will be changed to the correct Dentist category and charged the associated fee. A Guest category is not allowed in certain courses and cannot claim any continuing education credits.

International Attendees

International ADA members receive member pricing when registering for the ADA 2026 Scientific Session. Nonmember international attendees will have the option to add on a $100 membership fee along with their registration, you will also receive the member pricing. You’ll receive an email once your membership is activated.

When registering, you may request an official Letter of Invitation through the online registration system. Your letter will be available for immediate download as a PDF upon completing your registration, no waiting required.

This letter is intended to support your travel and visa application but does not provide financial assistance. If your visa is denied after registration, you will receive a full refund.

Need a letter before registering or a certificate of attendance? Contact us at international@ada.org. Once your participation is verified, a certificate will be emailed to you.

Registration Rules & Regulations
  • Name substitutions & course transfers are not permitted.
  • All dentists (practicing or non-practicing) must be registered in a Dentist category.
  • All registered in a Student category must show proper student identification
  • Attendees who do not qualify as (dentist, student or dental team) may register as “Other”.
  • All attendees must show proper identification.
  • Attendees may add guests, friends, family or children to their record, but they will only be eligible to register for the Exhibit Hall Only package. They are not eligible to attend or verify education.
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