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title: "What Is Dental conference? Dental Practice Glossary"
description: "A dental conference is a multi-day meeting where dental professionals attend education sessions, hear speakers and earn continuing education credit."
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Credentials and education

# Dental conference

A dental conference is a multi-day meeting where dental professionals attend education sessions, hear speakers and earn continuing education credit.

A dental conference gathers dentists and team members in one place for several days. The American Dental Association holds a yearly Scientific Session, which it says was formerly known as SmileCon. The 2026 meeting was set for Oct. 8-10 in Indianapolis.

Other dental groups hold meetings too. Programs often include a [keynote](https://joncopeland.multisites.ai/glossary/keynote), breakout courses and exhibits. Attendees often use the courses for [continuing education](https://joncopeland.multisites.ai/glossary/continuing-education) hours.

Planners who book a [dental speaker](https://joncopeland.multisites.ai/glossary/dental-speaker) should settle topic, length, room setup and CE paperwork early. Rules for approved credit depend on the state board and the approving body.

[Next stepSpeaking and lectures with Dr. Copeland](https://joncopeland.multisites.ai/contact?topic=speaking)

## Related terms

-   [Keynote](https://joncopeland.multisites.ai/glossary/keynote)
-   [Dental speaker](https://joncopeland.multisites.ai/glossary/dental-speaker)
-   [Speakers bureau](https://joncopeland.multisites.ai/glossary/speakers-bureau)
-   [Continuing education](https://joncopeland.multisites.ai/glossary/continuing-education)

## Sources

1.  [American Dental Association: Scientific Session](https://www.ada.org/topic/scientific-session)

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