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Dentists rely on science and research to guide clinical judgment every day. The ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵ2026 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:

are 90-minute scientific sessions that include lectures and clinical case discussions designed to deliver evidence-based insights and practical guidance for clinical practice.

 education focused on early detection, diagnostic standards and imaging best practices that support evidence-based patient care.

Topics include:

• antibiotic stewardship.
• optimizing radiation safety.
• oral cancer guidelines.
• patient selection for CBCT … and more!

 exploring the connections between oral health and overall health with clinical insights that support comprehensive patient care.

Topics include:

• diabetes I and II.
• emerging links with systemic diseases.
• non-odontogenic pain.
• regenerative engineering.
• sleep and airway management.
• systemic sedation concerns.
• trauma care … and more!

 science-driven education informed by research published in  Journal of the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵ translating emerging evidence into practical guidance for clinicians.

Topics include:

• diagnostic challenges.
• management of peri-implantitis.
• photobiomodulation
• rare diseases and precision medicine … and more!

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.

Topics include:

• biopsy blueprint.
• botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, TMJ and gum builder training.
• digital workflows.
• implants.
• platelet rich plasma.
• pulp therapy.
• third molar removal … and more!

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.

Topics include:

• artificial intelligence.
• imaging insights.
• pharmacology.
• the oral microbiome … and more!

Experts represent a broad range of dental specialties, bringing diverse clinical perspectives to evidence-based education and patient care.

• Dental Anesthesiology
• Dental Public Health
• Dental Sleep Medicine
• Endodontics
• Facial Esthetics
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Periodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Oral Medicine
• Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
• Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Orofacial Pain
• Orthodontics
• Sports Dentistry

Recognition Statement 

The ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵis a CERP Recognized Provider. ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCERP is a service of the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵ to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.