SmileCon Future Meetings

Future Meetings

In 2021, the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓÆµ (ADA) launched SmileCon® as a big, bold reimagining of the annual meeting, designed as an offering of inspiration, delight and connection for dental professionals. With the support of so many, SmileCon has become a place where education and empowerment take flight for thousands of attendees each year.

However, the ADA’s meeting strategy continues to evolve, and there is an important change to the future of SmileCon. After careful consideration, the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓÆµhas decided that SmileCon will conclude after our 2025 event in Washington D.C. This decision was driven by changes in attendance trends and rising costs, and we want to further evaluate how best to create meaningful future experiences.

SmileCon 2025 (Oct. 23-25, 2025) and the House of Delegates (Oct. 25-28, 2025) in Washington, D.C. will proceed as planned, as will the 2026 House of Delegates in Indianapolis (Oct. 10-13, 2026).

The Governance and Organizational Manual of the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓÆµrequires that the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓÆµhold an annual scientific session, and we are exploring new ways to collaborate and serve the dental community through innovative educational and networking opportunities in the future. Updates will be shared when they are available.

FAQ

Why was SmileCon 2026 cancelled?

Upon careful consideration, the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓÆµmade the difficult decision to sunset SmileCon in 2026 and beyond. This decision was made after careful deliberation by the Board of Trustees with the long-term interests of the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓÆµand its members at heart.

Please note that SmileCon 2025 in Washington, D.C. will take place as planned.

Will the House of Delegates continue to meet?

The House of Delegates meeting will take place Oct. 25-28 in D.C. and will convene Oct. 10-13, 2026 in Indianapolis as planned.

Additional information can be found on the House of Delegates page.

Will there be an ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓÆµannual meeting in the future?

The ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓÆµrecognizes the importance of community, continuing education and connection throughout the profession. In addition, the Governance and Organizational Manual of the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓÆµrequires that the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓÆµhold an annual scientific session. We are exploring new meeting possibilities and programs to keep members and their teams up to date on the latest scientific guidelines and technical innovations.

What other continuing education opportunities are available at the ADA?

Please visit ADA.org/CE for upcoming continuing education opportunities.

Will we be able to verify CE from previous annual meetings?

Yes. CE can be verified from 2020-2025 at /education/smilecon/verify-your-ce-credits.

Who can I direct questions or concerns to?

You can call the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓÆµMember Service Center at 312.440.2500, available weekdays between 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Central, or send us a message via email or chat.

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