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    Important update about our Anaheim convention

    In light of public health guidance on COVID-19, we made the difficult decision to cancel CDA’s Anaheim convention, which was scheduled for May 2020. All attendee registration fees and exhibitor booth fees are being refunded, and CDA is offering members online and audio courses at no cost.

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    What makes CDA conventions so exciting?

    CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry has gained a reputation as the must-attend convention for dentists across the country and beyond. Whether you choose sunny Anaheim or scenic San Francisco, you can experience cutting-edge clinical and technological advancements, massive exhibit halls, inspiring C.E. opportunities and new connections with dentistry’s best and brightest.

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    Locations

    CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry is usually held twice each year, once in Anaheim in the spring and once in San Francisco in the fall.

    Anaheim: Anaheim Convention Center 800 W Katella Ave Anaheim, CA 92802

    San Francisco: Moscone Center 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

    Past programs

    Anaheim 2019

    San Francisco 2018

    Registration information

    To facilitate registration, be prepared with the following information:

    • Name, address, and phone number
    • Registration type
    • License number (if applicable)
    • Emergency contact person
    • Ticketed course/events to purchase – view schedule 
    • Email address (used for username and instant confirmation)
    • Password
    • Audio/mobility assistance needs
    Registration deadlines

    Anaheim 2020

    Early-bird pricing: January – April 17, 2020

    Standard pricing: April 18 – May 16, 2020

    Change and cancellation deadlines: April 17, 2020

    • Refunds will be processed through April 17, 2020. Event changes can be made through the online dashboard that can be accessed through your email confirmation. If you are canceling on behalf of a registrant, please email CDAPresents.Registration@cda.org . Refund requests received after April 17 will not be accepted.

     San Francisco 2020 – details to come

    Registration categories and pricing
    Dentist registration categories     Early-bird pricing     Standard pricing    
    CDA member dentist (2020 dues must be current)   Free  Free
    ADA lifetime member  Free  Free
    Dental student/graduate non-CDA member  $30  $65
    Active military/VA/federal/state dentist  $80  $115
    Out-of-state ADA member dentist  $205  $240
    International dentist  $205  $240
    Non-CDA/non-ADA member dentist  $805  $905
    Allied Dental Health Professional (ADHP) categories     Early-bird pricing     Standard pricing    
    ADHP CDA member (2020 dues must be current)  Free  Free
    ADHP nonmember registering with a CDA member $10 $40
    ADHP nonmember registering individually or with a nonmember $25 $40
    Other registration categories     Early-bird pricing     Standard pricing    
    Guest of CDA member dentist (includes an ADHP nonmember) $10 $40
    Guest of a registrant $25 $40
    Non-exhibiting dental dealer, manufacturer, consultant $155 $190
    Affiliate/non-dental professional (MD, DVM, RN, etc.) $155 $190

     

    Saturday exhibits-only pass
    Nonmember dentists who want to explore the exhibit halls can register on-site at the membership counter for a one-day pass on Saturday. The cost is $190 and the pass is valid for exhibit hall hours only. It is not valid for continuing education courses.

    Registration hours

    Registration and eBadge exchange hours are as follows:

    Wednesday: 3-5 p.m.

    Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Saturday: 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

     

    Reserved seating

    Reserved seating is available for select courses. To take advantage of this convenient option, you must register in advance. See schedule for details.

    • Seats will be held up to 10 minutes after the program begins, after which time the seats will be released.
    • A separate entrance will be available for reserved seating eTicket holders.
    • Reserved seating is grouped in a designated area.

     Beyond these reserved seating options, all lectures are free and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

    CDA Presents - Future Dates

    Online Learning and Audio Recordings

    CDA's online learning platform, CDA Brightbox, provides dental professionals a brilliant way to take part in C.E.-eligible education at any hour and from anywhere. Offerings include both courses and audiobooks designed to support your continued education. 

    • To support members and their dental teams, CDA is waiving fees for courses required by the California Dental Board for the next 90 days. 
    • The Dentists Insurance Company is also waiving fees for its current Risk Management seminar, which is offered online at tdicinsurance.com/seminars.
    • The CDA Presents Anaheim 2019 Audio Recording Bundle will also be made available at no charge. To be eligible for course credit, a C.E. summary submission process for audio courses still applies.
    Learn about Brightbox

    Hotel & Travel

    Due to the recent cancellation of CDA Presents in Anaheim, hotel and travel reservations need to be cancelled. If you booked within CDA's room block, CDA will cancel hotel reservations and no action is required. If you did not book through CDA's room block, we remind you to contact the hotel directly.

    Reservations for CDA Presents in San Francisco are available to book now.

    Attendee Reservations

    Child Care

    Special child care programs are available on-site every day of the convention. Take advantage of drop-in or scheduled child care options.

     

    Scheduled Child Care

    The licensed child care professionals at KiddieCorp provide full and half-day programs. Half-day and full day options are available for children ages 6 months to 6 years, with additional options for children who are ages 7 to 12.

    For details, contact KiddieCorp at 858.455.1718 or  info@kiddiecorp.com.

     

    Anaheim registration is now open. 

    San Francisco registration – details to come

    Drop-in Kid Zone

    The drop-in Kid Zone is only offered at CDA Presents in Anaheim, located within the exhibit hall. Kid Zone is designed specially to provide fun activities for children ages 4 to 12 and offers up to three hours of care per child for only $5 per day. No preregistration is needed.

    Exhibit Hall Family Hours

    Visit the exhibit hall together during family hours. Children 10 and younger are welcome in the exhibit hall from 9:30 a.m.– noon daily. There is no cost, and a youth pass can be picked up at registration. Please be aware that no strollers are allowed in the exhibit hall.

    Children 11 and older can be registered as a guest attendees with access to the exhibit hall throughout the day. 

    KiddieCorp Childcare Registration