Registration and cost
When and where is CDA’s next convention?
CDA Presents will be held May 14-16, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center. CDA introduces new lectures and workshops at every event. Program details will be available when registration opens.
How do I register for CDA Presents?
All workshops and lectures require advance registration, regardless of fee, to ensure you are able to have a seat at your desired course. Registration will be open online through the last day of the convention.
Attendees registered as CDA Member should agree to this: As a CDA member, I understand that membership is for a 12-month term. I agree to pay membership dues in full for the entire 12-month period regardless if the payment is made one-time in full or through monthly autopay. I am responsible for the full dues amount for the membership year. I understand that access to member benefits- including waived CDA Presents registration fee is a privilege of an active member in good standing.
Single Sign On instructions (SSO)
- Select Sign Up Now.
- Enter your email address and select one of the identifiers: ADA number, dental license or don’t have an ADA or license number.
- If the system detects a duplicate account, please use the Forgot your password option.
- If the system prompts you to create an account, follow instructions below:
- Enter email address, verify code and check the CAPTCHA box.
- Enter your licensed legal name and create a password.
- Enter a phone number that a SMS message can be sent or a phone number that you can be called to verify your account.
- Click Send Code
- You will receive a text message with a code listed.
- Enter code in the box provided.
- Click Verify code.
- Click Call Me
- You will receive a phone call.
- Press the pound key to verify access to your account.
- Click Send Code
- Verify your account.
- Select your registration type by licensure and enter any additional registration requirements.
- Select your courses that you would like to take at CDA Presents as all courses require registration.
- Add guests by selecting Add Guest or complete your registration.
- Once your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. Please note: You are only able to get back into your registration through your confirmation email.
How can I save on my registration and workshops?
- Early Bird for workshop discounts ends April 21
- Cancellation deadline ends April 26 at midnight
Is there a deadline to register?
Registration will be open online through the last day of the convention.
Do I need to register for workshops and lectures?
All workshops and lectures require registration. Please reference the registration platform for the individual fees and course details.
Which courses require or recommend a prerequisite lecture and/or supplies?
Select courses either require or recommend attendees complete a prerequisite lecture and/or bring their own supplies. Attendees should review the Prerequisite and Supplies Checklist to verify requirements and recommendations for their courses ahead of CDA Presents.
What is the course lineup for CDA Presents?
CDA introduces new courses and programs at every event. See the Schedule Planner for Anaheim workshops, lectures and special events.
What’s the last day I can change or cancel my courses?
The deadline to cancel, change and request refunds without penalty is listed on your confirmation email. Email or call Customer Service toll free at 864-541-0743 with your request for cancellation or remove the course from your registration through your dashboard before the deadline. You can get to your registration dashboard through your confirmation email.
When is the registration area open in Anaheim?
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 3:00 – 5:00pm
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:30am – 5:00pm
Friday, May 15, 2026, 6:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 6:30am – 3:00pm
What are the exhibit hall hours?
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 9:30am – 5:30pm
Friday, May 15, 2026, 9:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Bringing the family?
What are the family hours on the exhibit hall floor?
Is childcare available?
Yes, there are two types of childcare available offered by KiddieCorp.
CDA KidZone is offered on-site at the Anaheim Convention Center for up to three hours per child, geared towards ages 4 through 12.
CDA Children’s Program is offered in full-day and half-day options at the Hilton Anaheim, geared towards ages 6 months through 12 years.
Where are the mother's rooms located?
There are two mother’s rooms.
One is located in Lobby A (Room 109) and the other is location in Lobby D (Room 127) of the Anaheim Convention Center.
How can I volunteer at CDA Presents?
There are two main volunteer opportunities at CDA Presents. You can volunteer as a speaker/room host (minimum 5 hours total) or you can volunteer as a judge for our table clinics competition (half-day time commitment on Friday or Saturday).
What are the parking options?
Arrive early to give yourself enough time to find parking before your courses. Parking at the Anaheim Convention Center is $25 a day. There will be directions on site to guide you to available parking lots.
The most accessible parking options are available in Car Park 1 and Car Park 4. Let the attendant know you need ADA parking to be directed appropriately.
Some attendees have asked about safety and the presence of law enforcement activity near the convention. What can I expect?
The safety and comfort of our attendees is a top priority. In preparation for the convention, we have been in communication with local partners, including the Anaheim Convention Center and the City of Anaheim, to stay informed about any issues that could impact the event. At this time, the City has indicated that they are not aware of any recent immigration activity or related incidents in or around the convention center areas. This includes airports and other visitor locations. For the latest information, please visit the City of Anaheim’s resource page at www.anaheim.net/contigo.
As with all CDA events, we will continue to monitor the situation and remain in contact with local officials. Our goal is to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for everyone attending CDA Presents. If circumstances change or there are updates that could impact attendees, we will communicate those as appropriate.
CDA Presents will be held May 14-16, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center. CDA introduces new lectures and workshops at every event. Program details will be available when registration opens.
All workshops and lectures require advance registration, regardless of fee, to ensure you are able to have a seat at your desired course. Registration will be open online through the last day of the convention.
Attendees registered as CDA Member should agree to this: As a CDA member, I understand that membership is for a 12-month term. I agree to pay membership dues in full for the entire 12-month period regardless if the payment is made one-time in full or through monthly autopay. I am responsible for the full dues amount for the membership year. I understand that access to member benefits- including waived CDA Presents registration fee is a privilege of an active member in good standing.
- Select Sign Up Now.
- Enter your email address and select one of the identifiers: ADA number, dental license or don’t have an ADA or license number.
- If the system detects a duplicate account, please use the Forgot your password option.
- If the system prompts you to create an account, follow instructions below:
- Enter email address, verify code and check the CAPTCHA box.
- Enter your licensed legal name and create a password.
- Enter a phone number that a SMS message can be sent or a phone number that you can be called to verify your account.
- Click Send Code
- You will receive a text message with a code listed.
- Enter code in the box provided.
- Click Verify code.
- Click Call Me
- You will receive a phone call.
- Press the pound key to verify access to your account.
- Click Send Code
- Verify your account.
- Select your registration type by licensure and enter any additional registration requirements.
- Select your courses that you would like to take at CDA Presents as all courses require registration.
- Add guests by selecting Add Guest or complete your registration.
- Once your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. Please note: You are only able to get back into your registration through your confirmation email.
CDA member dentists benefit from waived registration fees. If you’re a California dentist, you can join CDA today and save at CDA Presents. All attendees can save on workshops in Anaheim by registering before the early-bird deadline.
- Early Bird for workshop discounts ends April 21
- Cancellation deadline ends April 26 at midnight
On site rates for registration fees start May 13.
Registration will be open online through the last day of the convention.
All workshops and lectures require registration. Please reference the registration platform for the individual fees and course details.
Select courses either require or recommend attendees complete a prerequisite lecture and/or bring their own supplies. Attendees should review the Prerequisite and Supplies Checklist to verify requirements and recommendations for their courses ahead of CDA Presents.
CDA introduces new courses and programs at every event. See the Schedule Planner for Anaheim workshops, lectures and special events.
The deadline to cancel, change and request refunds without penalty is listed on your confirmation email. Email or call Customer Service toll free at 864-541-0743 with your request for cancellation or remove the course from your registration through your dashboard before the deadline. You can get to your registration dashboard through your confirmation email.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 3:00 – 5:00pm
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:30am – 5:00pm
Friday, May 15, 2026, 6:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 6:30am – 3:00pm
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 9:30am – 5:30pm
Friday, May 15, 2026, 9:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Family hours occur daily, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Youth pass (children 10 and younger)
Guest registration (children 11 and older)
No strollers are allowed on the exhibit hall floor.
Youth pass (children 10 and younger) – Passes can be picked up at registration support in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center
Yes, there are two types of childcare available offered by KiddieCorp.
CDA KidZone is offered on-site at the Anaheim Convention Center for up to three hours per child, geared towards ages 4 through 12.
CDA Children’s Program is offered in full-day and half-day options at the Hilton Anaheim, geared towards ages 6 months through 12 years.
There are two mother’s rooms.
One is located in Lobby A (Room 109) and the other is location in Lobby D (Room 127) of the Anaheim Convention Center.
There are two main volunteer opportunities at CDA Presents. You can volunteer as a speaker/room host (minimum 5 hours total) or you can volunteer as a judge for our table clinics competition (half-day time commitment on Friday or Saturday).
Arrive early to give yourself enough time to find parking before your courses. Parking at the Anaheim Convention Center is $25 a day. There will be directions on site to guide you to available parking lots.
The most accessible parking options are available in Car Park 1 and Car Park 4. Let the attendant know you need ADA parking to be directed appropriately.
The safety and comfort of our attendees is a top priority. In preparation for the convention, we have been in communication with local partners, including the Anaheim Convention Center and the City of Anaheim, to stay informed about any issues that could impact the event. At this time, the City has indicated that they are not aware of any recent immigration activity or related incidents in or around the convention center areas. This includes airports and other visitor locations. For the latest information, please visit the City of Anaheim’s resource page at www.anaheim.net/contigo.
As with all CDA events, we will continue to monitor the situation and remain in contact with local officials. Our goal is to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for everyone attending CDA Presents. If circumstances change or there are updates that could impact attendees, we will communicate those as appropriate.
Earning C.E.
How many C.E. credits can I earn?
We offer expansive opportunities for you to earn C.E.; however, the Dental Board of California regulates a maximum 8 hours of C.E. (1 C.E. credit = 1 Hour) earned in one day.
How will I be able to provide feedback on courses?
You have the opportunity to submit your feedback through surveys after your courses. While not mandatory, we encourage you to participate and help guide future speaker and course selections. CDA also sends attendees a survey to capture their feedback on the overall convention experience.
When will the C.E. transcripts be available?
C.E. transcripts from the May 2026 convention are available to licensed attendees through cda.org approximately 4 weeks post show. Be sure to hold on to the three-digit code provided at courses, should it be needed to confirm C.E.
Here’s how to access it:
- Visit cda.org and sign in with the same username and password you used to register for CDA Presents.
- Once you are signed in, choose My Profile and click C.E./Transcripts.
- Filter your transcripts by all time or date range.
- Follow the prompts to review and print your C.E. certificate.
Create a new account
If you’ve only used cda.org to access your member profile, statements or payments in the past, you’ll need to create a new account to get your transcripts:
- Visit cda.org and click My Account in the upper right corner.
- Once you’ve reached the log in screen, click Sign up now and follow the prompts to create a new account. Use the primary email associated with your CDA membership.
- All done! You can now access your C.E. transcripts.
We offer expansive opportunities for you to earn C.E.; however, the Dental Board of California regulates a maximum 8 hours of C.E. (1 C.E. credit = 1 Hour) earned in one day.
You have the opportunity to submit your feedback through surveys after your courses. While not mandatory, we encourage you to participate and help guide future speaker and course selections. CDA also sends attendees a survey to capture their feedback on the overall convention experience.
- C.E. transcripts from the May 2026 convention are available to licensed attendees through cda.org approximately 4 weeks post show. Be sure to hold on to the three-digit code provided at courses, should it be needed to confirm C.E.
Here’s how to access it:
- Visit cda.org and sign in with the same username and password you used to register for CDA Presents.
- Once you are signed in, choose My Profile and click C.E./Transcripts.
- Filter your transcripts by all time or date range.
- Follow the prompts to review and print your C.E. certificate.
Create a new account
If you’ve only used cda.org to access your member profile, statements or payments in the past, you’ll need to create a new account to get your transcripts:
- Visit cda.org and click My Account in the upper right corner.
- Once you’ve reached the log in screen, click Sign up now and follow the prompts to create a new account. Use the primary email associated with your CDA membership.
- All done! You can now access your C.E. transcripts.