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Join dental professionals from around the nation for SmileCon® 2024, Oct. 17–19 in New Orleans.

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SmileCon 2024 Onsite Guide
Get ready to Meet, Play, Learn, and Smile!

Check out the Onsite Guide to see what’s in store. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

2024 Schedule of Events

SmileCon will be held at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Wednesday, Oct. 16
1–5 p.m. Registration
Thursday, Oct. 17
7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Registration
7:30–8 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8–9:30 a.m. Opening Session
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Dental Central (exhibit hall)
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CE Courses and Hands-On Activities
Friday, Oct. 18
7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Registration
8 a.m.–5 p.m. CE Courses and Hands-On Activities
8:30–10 a.m. Give Veterans A Smile Mainstage Session: Engage, Educate, Empower
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Dental Central (exhibit hall)
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Changemakers Celebration
5–7 p.m. Bouncin' in the Bayou Fest
Saturday, Oct. 19
7 a.m.–3 p.m. Registration
8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. CE Courses and Hands-On Activities
9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Dental Central (exhibit hall)
1–2:30 p.m. Dental Central Tailgate Party
6–8 p.m. ADA Foundation Give Veterans A Smile Celebration Event

 
The Smile Squad is working hard to finalize this year’s schedule, so be advised times are subject to change, and more events will be added.

 



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Expand your professional circle by connecting with peers and mentors.
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Let the good times roll at the Bouncin’ in the Bayou Fest and other social events.
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Master the latest research and techniques. Agenda Builder is open!
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Indulge your senses in the rich New Orleans culture, architecture, food and entertainment.
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Save with airfare, hotel, and car rental discounts.
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Explore your available SmileCon packages options. Registration opens May 8.
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Earn CE with these free webinars featuring SmileCon 2024 speakers.
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Share your smile with our attendees and get a free Dental Central pass.
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Confirm your CE from past annual meetings, 2019 through 2023.
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Make your plans to exhibit in NOLA. Get a sneak peek at the 2024 Exhibitor Prospectus!
Mark your calendars for 2024 through 2026
Access the schedule for the House of Delegates meeting.