This page covers six conferences worth tracking in early 2026, selected because they represent a range of formats and regions useful to practice owners, associates, and clinical educators planning their year. Yankee Dental Congress in Boston anchors the list as one of the larger CE-focused gatherings in the Northeast, running January 29 through 31 with a broad program across clinical disciplines. Voices of Dentistry in Scottsdale offers a smaller, more focused format earlier in the month. For operators managing staff development budgets or tracking which events pull attendance from their patient base, this list is a practical starting point. Dates, locations, and audience fit are noted so you can prioritize without reading through every conference site individually.
Quick numbers
- Total Dental conferences: 10
- Largest city by count: Baton Rouge (1)
- Tier mix: 3 Tier A / 2 Tier B / 1 Tier C / 4 Tier D
- Price mix: 2 $ / 7 $$ / 0 $$$
- Date range: Jan 09, 2026 to Jan 31, 2026
Breakdowns
For more context, the breakdowns below show geographic and schedule distribution.
States by Dental conference count for Training / Certification
| State | Conferences |
|---|
| Louisiana | 1 |
| Arizona | 1 |
| Nevada | 1 |
| Colorado | 1 |
| West Virginia | 1 |
| Massachusetts | 1 |
| Utah | 1 |
Takeaways
Of the 10 Dental conferences focused on Training / Certification, 3 hold a Tier A rating.
Baton Rouge hosts the most events in this cut, with 1 on the calendar.
January is the busiest month, with 10 conferences scheduled.
Ticket pricing splits 2 at the $ tier and 0 at the $$$ tier, so entry costs vary widely across the set.
CIOSP Congresso Internacional de Odontologia de São Paulo tops the Tier-ranked list, held in São Paulo.
The most common stated purpose is Training / Certification, covering 10 of the 10 events in this cut.
Event length averages 2.6 days across the set, with the longest running 4 days.
