Agendas

Thank you for your interest in attending the AADA Annual Meeting. 

Executive Directors of Dental Boards and their team members are invited to attend the AADA meeting. Membership in the AADA is inclusive of ONE meeting registration fee. Additional registrants may attend and will be contacted for payment.

If you select these sessions and are not currently a member of the AADA, you will be contacted to initiate your membership. For questions, please contact us. 

See additional information on the FAQ Page.

Note: All sessions tentative and subject to change.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
AADA Check-In/Registration12:00 PM - 1:00 PMEastern Shore 2
AADA Welcome and Introductions1:00 PM - 1:30 PMEastern Shore 1
AADA Compact Updates1:30 PM - 2:30 PMEastern Shore 1
AADA Break2:30 PM - 2:45 PMEastern Shore 1
AADA Wellness Initiatives2:45 PM - 4:00 PMEastern Shore 1
AADA Networking Outing and President's Reception5:30 PM - 8:00 PMOffsite Outing
Thursday, October 15, 2026
AADA Annual Meeting Breakfast7:30 AM - 8:30 AMChesapeake 6
AADA Welcome and Introductions8:30 AM - 8:45 AMChesapeake 4/5
AADA State Board Roundtable8:45 AM - 10:15 AMChesapeake 4/5
AADA Break10:15 AM - 10:30 AMChesapeake 4/5
AADA Lightning Roundtable10:30 AM - 11:45 AMChesapeake 4/5
AADA Oral Preventative Assistants11:45 AM - 12:00 PMChesapeake 4/5
AADA Annual Meeting Lunch12:00 PM - 1:00 PMChesapeake 6
AADA PM Presentations and Discussion / AADA Business Session1:00 PM - 4:00 PMChesapeake 4/5
Time Zone: (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]
Eastern Shore 1-2 meeting space

Thank you for your interest in attending the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) Annual Meeting. 

All examiners and Directors of State Dental Boards may attend the ADEX Annual Meeting.

Overview:

  • Thursday, October 15, 2026:
    • Council on Examinations D & DH Exam Committees, ADEX Chiefs/Captains/GTLs sessions - see below for start times.
    • New Members Orientation and State Board sessions begin late afternoon.
  • Friday, October 16, 2026: Standing Committee meetings (early morning), Business Sessions all day until 5:00 pm, followed by a reception on the 2nd floor of the Gaylord National. 
     
  • Saturday, October 17, 2026: Optional Sessions (TBD) will conclude by 11:00 a.m.

See additional information on the FAQ Page.

Note: All sessions tentative and subject to change.

Thursday, October 15, 2026
ADEX Board of Directors Meeting (Closed)8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Dental Exam Committee10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Dental Hygiene Exam Committee10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
D: Dental Chiefs Meeting1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
DH: Dental Hygiene Chiefs Meeting1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
D: 2027 Dental Chiefs & Captains Training (CE)2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
DH: 2027 Dental Hygiene Chiefs & GTLs Training (CE)2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
New Member Orientation & Roundtable4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
State Board Leadership Forum4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Board & New Member Reception6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Friday, October 16, 2026
Constitution & Bylaws Committee (Closed)7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Optional CE: The Next Era of Dental Licensure7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Optional CE: The Cotten Oral Cancer Screening Method7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
General Assembly Breakfast7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Standing Committee: Finance (Closed)8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Optional CE: The Next Era of Dental Licensure8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Standing Committee: Appeals (Closed)8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Optional CE: The Cotten Oral Cancer Screening Method8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
General Assembly I9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Regional Caucuses11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
General Assembly Lunch12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
General Assembly II, Townhall, & Awards1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Council on Examinations Meeting4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ADEX Attendee Reception6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Optional: Examiner Statistics Overview8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Optional: Examiner Statistics Overview9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Time Zone: (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

Thank you for your interest in attending the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) Annual Meeting. 

The American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) Annual Meeting is open to registered AADB Members, or those who have paid a registration fee. If you are a current or former state board member or are interested in becoming a member and attending, click here to visit their website. 

  • If you are attending the AADB Annual Meeting, be sure to include all hotel nights on ONE reservation.
  • Reimbursement is not available for those only attending AADB events.
  • Saturday is not a reimbursable hotel night for examiners also attending AADB. 

For questions, email info@aadbdentalboards.org.

See additional information on the FAQ Page.

Member Rates Non-Member Rates

Early Bird (ends 8/31/26) $450.00

Standard (ends 9/15/26) $475.00

Late Registration (10/16/26) $575.00

(Late registration will require assistance, registration closes 9/15/26)

Early Bird (ends 8/31/26) $625.00

Standard (ends 9/15/26) $675.00

Late Registration (10/16/26) $775.00

(Late registration will require assistance, registration closes 9/15/26)

Note: All sessions tentative and subject to change.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
AADB Attendee Breakfast7:30 AM - 9:00 AMPotomac A
AADB Board of Directors Meeting (Closed)7:30 AM - 9:00 AMFort Washington Boardroom
AADB Check-In/Registration7:30 AM - 5:00 PMAnnapolis Pre-Function
AADB Regional Caucus Meetings8:30 AM - 10:00 AMSee Description
AADB Attorney Round Table (Closed)9:00 AM - 5:00 PMBaltimore 1
AADB President's Opening Remarks10:00 AM - 10:20 AMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB General Session: Day 110:00 AM - 3:30 PMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB Executive Director's Welcome & Report10:20 AM - 10:30 AMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB Strategies To Improve Dental Office Anesthesia Safety 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB Caucus Reports11:30 AM - 12:30 PMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB Lunch12:30 PM - 1:30 PMAnnapolis 1
AADB Check-In/Registration12:30 PM - 5:00 PMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB Representative Reports1:30 PM - 2:15 PMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB Business Meeting2:15 PM - 3:15 PMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB Exhibits & Networking Break3:15 PM - 3:30 PMAnnapolis Pre-Function
AADB Board Orientation and Certification Course3:30 PM - 5:00 PMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB Presidential Reception5:30 PM - 6:30 PMBaltimore 3-5
Sunday, October 18, 2026
AADB Breakfast7:30 AM - 8:30 AMAnnapolis 1
AADB Check-In/Registration8:00 AM - 9:00 AMAnnapolis Pre-Function
AADB Sponsorship Recognition8:30 AM - 9:00 AMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB General Session: Day 28:30 AM - 1:30 PMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB Attorney Round Table 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB Exhibits & Networking Snack Break 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMAnnapolis 1
AADB Sedation and Anesthesia in Dentistry Panel10:45 AM - 12:15 PMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB State Dental Board Forum: State/Jurisdictions Board Issues12:15 PM - 1:00 PMAnnapolis 2-4
AADB Officer Installation1:00 PM - 1:30 PMAnnapolis 2-4
Time Zone: (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

Thank you for your interest in attending the Educators Conference 

The Educators Conference brings together Dental and Dental Hygiene program representatives from all over the United States with one common goal: to learn more about delivering the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) Dental and Dental Hygiene Examinations.

See additional information on the FAQ Page.

Note: All sessions tentative and subject to change.

Dental Track

Friday, October 16, 2026
D: Event Check-In and Registration6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
D: Attendee Reception6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday, October 17, 2026
D: Event Check-In and Registration7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
D: Attendee Breakfast7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
D: New Coordinators Breakfast Orientation8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
D: Educators Conference Kickoff9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
D: AI in Diagnostic Dentistry (CE)9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
D: Preserving Pulp Vitality (CE)10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
D: Educators Conference Lunch12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
D: 2026 Dental Exam Results & 2027 Changes1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
D: Educator Calibration & Mock Exam Design (CE)1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
D: 2027 Dental Educators Tools & Prep2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
D: Break3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
D: Pentoxifylline and Osteonecrosis (CE)3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
D: Dental Educators Open Forum4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Time Zone: (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

Dental Hygiene Track

Friday, October 16, 2026
DH: Event Check-In and Registration6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
DH: Attendee Reception6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday, October 17, 2026
DH: Event Check-In and Registration7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
DH: Attendee Breakfast7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
DH: New Coordinators Breakfast Orientation8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
DH: Educators Conference Kickoff9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
DH: AI in Diagnostic Dentistry (CE)9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
DH: Dental Hygiene Educators Panel10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
DH: Educators Conference Lunch12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
DH: Childhood Developmental Delays (CE) (1:00PM Session)1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
DH: Hands-On: Experience the ADEX DH Exam (CE) (1:00PM Session)1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
DH: Childhood Developmental Delays (CE) (2:00PM Session)2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
DH: Hands-On: Experience the ADEX DH Exam (CE) (2:00PM Session)2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
DH: Break3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
DH: 2026 Dental Hygiene Exam Results & 2027 Changes3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
DH: 2027 Dental Hygiene Educators Tools & Prep3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
DH: Dental Hygiene Educators Forum & 2027 Exam Review4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Time Zone: (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]