ADA thanks dental community following 2026 Scientific Session

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The American Dental Association is thanking the dental professionals, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, volunteers and other industry stakeholders who have supported the ADA Annual Meeting, SmileCon and Scientific Session over the years.

Following the ADA 2026 Scientific Session, which took place Oct. 8-10 in Indianapolis, the ADA decided to pause its annual meeting until further notice. The ADA House of Delegates will continue to meet in person annually.

This decision follows a change to the ADA Bylaws that no longer requires the Association to hold an annual scientific session. It also comes as the ADA continues to conduct its governance and organizational health evaluation.

Recognizing the role state and local dental associations play in providing continuing education and opportunities for professional connection, the ADA will continue to work with its state and local partners and explore new opportunities to engage members, the broader dental community and industry stakeholders in ways that support the evolving needs of the profession.

Find upcoming CE opportunities from the ADA at ADA.org/CE.