This guide covers dental conferences on the West Coast in 2026, with ten events worth putting on your calendar if you're based in California, Oregon, or nearby.
The list focuses on in-person meetings where attendance is concentrated enough to make a trip a good fit. The Glidewell Winter Implant Symposium in Irvine draws a focused implant crowd in early March, and the Oregon Dental Conference in Portland pulls a broad regional mix through mid-May. A few events lean heavily into digital workflows and imaging, so if that's where your pipeline is, this list gives you a practical sequence to work through. Dates, locations, and audience profiles are listed for each event so you can match the right conference to your goals, whether that's building relationships with clinicians, launching a product, or just staying visible in a market you're already active in.
By the numbers
Total Dental conferences: 10
Largest city by count: Anaheim (3)
Tier mix: 1 Tier A / 4 Tier B / 3 Tier C / 2 Tier D
Price mix: 0 $ / 3 $$ / 5 $$$
Date range: Feb 03, 2026 to Jun 02, 2026
Breakdowns
Here are two views on how the set distributes.
States in the West Coast by Dental conference count
State
Conferences
California
8
Oregon
1
Washington
1
Dental conferences in the West Coast by month
Month
Conferences
February
1
March
4
April
1
May
4
Takeaways
Across the 10 Dental conferences in the West Coast, 1 carry a Tier A ranking.
Anaheim hosts the most events in this cut, with 3 on the calendar.
March is the busiest month, with 4 conferences scheduled.
Ticket pricing splits 0 at the $ tier and 5 at the $$$ tier, so entry costs vary widely across the set.
MD&M West tops the Tier-ranked list, held in Anaheim.
The most common stated purpose is Training / Certification, covering 8 of the 10 events in this cut.
Event length averages 3.2 days across the set, with the longest running 5 days.
Ranked list
10 conferences
1
PlatinumOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Feb 3–5, 2026·Anaheim, CA·10k+ attendees·$$$ ticket
Our take
Based on 10k+ annual attendees, MD&M West ranks solidly as a flagship conference within the Dental sector. Entry at $$$ suggests a filtered, high-intent room, which is why Orbital rates it at Platinum informed by verified attendance composition, post-show exhibitor outcomes, and editorial assessment. Exhibitors focused on the Dental vertical, the show is worth a serious look.
2
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Mar 6–7, 2026·Irvine, CA·1k–2k attendees·$$$ ticket
Our take
Given its 1k–2k expected attendees, Glidewell Winter Implant Symposium has cemented its place as a dependable event in the Dental industry. Attendance pricing of $$$ signals a serious operator audience, and the Orbital team rates it in the mid tier using a framework weighted toward decision-maker access and verified exhibitor ROI. Operators building pipeline in the Dental industry, this event merits inclusion in your annual conference calendar.
3
BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Mar 21–24, 2026·Montreal, CA·500–1k attendees·$$$ ticket
Our take
Given its 500–1k expected attendees, ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition has cemented its place as a niche event in the Dental industry. Attendance pricing of $$$ points to a buyer-rich attendee base, and the Orbital team rates it in the specialist tier informed by verified attendance composition, post-show exhibitor outcomes, and editorial assessment. For teams targeting the Dental vertical, this show is worth a serious look.
4
BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Considering <500 registered participants, IOX Digital Dentistry Experience stands as a Bronze-rated gathering for the Dental vertical. For teams targeting the Dental category, the show merits inclusion in your annual conference calendar.
5
GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Mar 25–28, 2026·San Diego, CA·1k–2k attendees·$$$$ ticket
Our take
Based on 1k–2k annual attendees, Spear Summit ranks solidly as a high-value conference within the Dental sector. Entry at $$$$ reflects a deliberate barrier that filters for committed buyers, which is why Orbital rates it at Gold drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. Operators building pipeline in the Dental category, this event merits inclusion in your annual conference calendar.
6
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
ScanForward Digital Profitability Symposium ranks solidly as a reliable conference within the Dental sector. Entry at $$$ implies a vetted crowd of decision-makers, which is why Orbital rates it at Silver drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. If you're selling into the Dental vertical, the show deserves a line item in your event budget.
7
GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
May 13–15, 2026·Portland, OR·2k–5k attendees·$$ ticket
Our take
Based on 2k–5k annual attendees, Oregon Dental Conference (ODC) ranks solidly as a high-value conference within the Dental sector. Entry at $$ suggests a filtered, high-intent room, which is why Orbital rates it at Gold drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. Operators building pipeline in the Dental category, this event merits inclusion in your annual conference calendar.
8
GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
May 14–16, 2026·Anaheim, CA·2k–5k attendees·$$$ ticket
Our take
Based on 2k–5k annual attendees, CDA Presents ranks solidly as a high-value conference within the Dental sector. Entry at $$$ signals a serious operator audience, which is why Orbital rates it at Gold based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. If you're selling into the Dental space, this gathering deserves a line item in your event budget.
9
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
May 28–30, 2026·Seattle, WA·2k–5k attendees·$$ ticket
Our take
With 2k–5k industry professionals on the floor, Pacific Northwest Dental Conference sits firmly as a solid mid-tier show across the Dental space. Ticket pricing at $$ signals a serious operator audience, and our team places it among Silver events based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. Sales teams working the Dental vertical, this show deserves a line item in your event budget.
10
GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
May 29–Jun 2, 2026·Montréal, CA·10k+ attendees·$$ ticket
Our take
With 10k+ industry professionals on the floor, Journées Dentaires Internationales du Québec sits firmly as a strong-performing show across the Dental space. Ticket pricing at $$ signals a serious operator audience, and our team places it among Gold events based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. Sales teams working the Dental vertical, this show deserves a line item in your event budget.
PlatinumOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Frequently asked questions
How many Dental conferences are happening in West Coast?
There are 10 Dental conferences listed for West Coast in this guide. Browse the full list above to compare dates, locations, and expected attendance.
When is the biggest Dental event in West Coast?
MD&M West is one of the largest events on this list with approximately 10k+ attendees. It takes place Feb 3–5, 2026. Location: Anaheim, CA.
What's the cheapest Dental conference to attend?
Journées Dentaires Internationales du Québec has the lowest ticket price on this list ($$). It's held in Montréal, CA. Expected attendance: approximately 10k+.
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