What are your learning and growth goals this year? Whether you’re seeking to re-ignite your passion for your profession, shape your dental team or expand your clinical skillset, start with the offerings already included in your membership. CDA and local dental societies offer a wide range of opportunities to connect, including an exciting lineup of 2026 in-person events. Through membership, access C.E. and events at no cost or deeply discounted rates, as well as resources and expertise to deepen your learning throughout the year.
Feeling restless or disenchanted in your career? You’re not alone!
With 30% of early career dentists reporting that they wish they’d chosen another profession, our whole community needs support. CDA’s Now + Next events are designed to spark connection, insights and joy during the early years of practice. In 2026, meetups at fun venues will once again be hosted across California. Speakers will address how to make a mindset shift to Break Through Your Career Slump: Clarity, Purpose and Direction.
- Feb. 28 at Topgolf Roseville in collaboration with the Sacramento District Dental Society
- March 1 at Topgolf San Jose in collaboration with the Santa Clara County Dental Society
- Aug. 29 at Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles in collaboration with the Western Los Angeles Dental Society
- Aug. 30 at Escape Craft Brewery – Downtown Oasis in Redlands in collaboration with the Tri-County Dental Society
These relaxed weekend events offer 2 units C.E. and are free for members. Register in advance, as space is limited.
Want to jumpstart your practice and career goals? Invest three days in your success.
Registration is open for CDA’s next convention! CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry is returning to Anaheim May 14-16. Enjoy three full days of world-class lectures, hands-on workshops, exhibit hall demos and deals.
- Maximize your C.E. by earning up to 24 units in one weekend.
- Equip your practice with demos and deals throughout the exhibit hall.
- Ignite your team with special learning tracks and after-hours fun.
- Explore what’s next in the new Product Playground, Innovation Theater or cutting-edge courses.
Registration fees are waived for CDA members. Make your plans early to lock in your preferred courses and access special travel discounts.
Ready to realign and energize your whole practice team? Let’s go!
CDA’s popular Dental Team Summit is coming back on May 14 during CDA Presents.
This interactive, half-day event is designed to empower your team with skills to streamline operations, optimize efficiencies and achieve a shared vision of practice success. General and breakout sessions are tailored to support the roles of leaders, office managers and front- and back-office team members and deliver strategies that can be put right into action. This year’s breakout sessions cover working collaboratively to navigate dental plans, scheduling and system implementations. Each licensed attendee can earn 4 units C.E.
See the schedule and register online while making your Anaheim plans. Note that members benefit from preferred pricing, but registration fees for the Summit are separate from CDA Presents.
Keep connected to in-person and live virtual C.E. and networking opportunities through the statewide event calendar.