Why attend the Annual Session?

Choose from more than 245 continuing education courses incorporating the latest technology in dental research, evidence-based dentistry, practice management, dental technology and patient care.

Experience the LOC and earn free continuing education (CE) on the exhibit floor.
The LOC featurs the 3-D Imaging Center, the Competition Hub, the Laser Pavilion, the Technology Expo and more.


Explore the latest technology in dental products and services from hundreds of exhibiting companies participating in the World Marketplace Exhibition.

Experience the excitement of Orlando; from Walt Disney World^® Resort to Universal Studios Florida^®, Orlando offers something for everybody.


Get your tickets for "ADA Night at Universal's Islands of Adventure^®" on Sunday, Oct. 10, an exclusive event for Annual Session attendees and their families and friends.

You can also access special services offered only to international attendees, including: use of the international hospitality lounge, an invitation to the international reception, multilingual staff at the international registration area, and an official letter of invitation upon request.

What is new at this year's Annual Session?

Spanish and Portuguese Language Courses
The ADA offers to its members, affiliate members and other dental professionals courses in Spanish and Portuguese.

The LOC
Experience the latest dental technology on the market and see how it can enhance your ability to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
Located in the World Marketplace Exhibition, the LOC offers 51,000 square feet of the latest high-tech trends in dentistry including:

• Technology Expo - Learn how to build a business model, implement effective marketing plans and more
• Laser Pavilion - Experience the variety of dental lasers available today, all in one course
• 3-D Imaging Center - Experience live scans of cone beam imaging devices

Competition Hub: Annual Session Competitions
The Adult Preventive Care Practice of the Year Competition recognizes practices that have implemented a successful prevention program; and the Education Exchange Competition offers the opportunity to share professional discoveries that can improve patient care and benefit the practice of dentistry.
The deadline for entries is July 31, 2010 at ADA365.org.



Open Clinical and Science Forums
The ADA's new Open Clinical and Scientific Forums provide a format for a healthy, open debate among dentists, dental professionals, industry leaders and research experts on some of the most debated topics in dentistry today.
Topics include Oral Cancer and Oral Cancer Screening; Fluoride: Evidence-Based Clinical Recommendations; and Cone Beam Computed Tomography.
These events are hosted by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs and The Journal of the American Dental Association.

New Speaker Stage
Do you think you have what it takes to speak at the ADA Annual Session?

The ADA's New Speaker Stage offers up and coming professional educators the opportunity to speak at this prestigious meeting.
New speakers will be listed in the on-site Official Guide and promoted on the Annual Session Web site, and will have the opportunity to be seen by scouts from other dental meetings. The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2010 at ADA365.org.