Professional development, personal growth and networking are three important benefits of attending dental events. But with events and congresses happening around the world each year, how do you decide which ones will earn a valuable spot in your calendar?
If you are yet to decide which dental events will offer the best opportunities for learning and networking - with the chance to benefit from the expertise of some of the biggest names in dentistry - this article aims to make the process a little easier.
Read on for a quick view of DSD Founder Christian Coachman's top dental congresses in 2024 and 2025.

The best dental congresses in 2024
American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED)
AAED 49th Annual Meeting
Where? Asheville, North Carolina, US
When? 6 - 8 August, 2024
Find out more: AAED 49th Annual Meeting
Spanish Society of Prosthodontic and Esthetic Dentistry (SEPES)
SEPES Sevilla 2024
Where? Seville, Spain
When? 10 - 12 October, 2024
Find out more: SEPES Sevilla 2024
Brazilian Society of Esthetic Dentistry (SBOE)
SBOE Odontologia Estética Interdisciplinar
Where? Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
When? 24 - 26 October, 2024
Find out more: SBOE Odontologia Estética Interdisciplinar
European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)
IAO-EAO-SIdP joint meeting 2024
Where? Milan, Italy
When? 24 - 26 October, 2024
Find out more: IAO-EAO-SIdP joint meeting 2024
Italian Society of Periodontology (SIDP)
IAO-EAO-SIdP Joint Meeting 2024
Where? Milan, Italy
When? 24 - 26 October, 2024
Find out more: IAO-EAO-SIdP joint meeting 2024
American Academy of Periodontology
AAP 110th Annual Meeting
Where? San Diego, CA, US
When? 31 October - 3 November, 2024
Find out more: AAP 110th Annual Meeting
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
2024 AAID Annual Conference
Where? Atlanta, Georgia, US
When? 13 - 16 November, 2024
Find out more: 2024 AAID Annual Conference
Spanish Society of Periodontics and Osseointegration (SEPA)
SEPA Joven
Where? Granada, Spain
When? 29 - 30 November, 2024
Find out more: SEPA Joven
Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics
GNYAP 2024 70th Scientific Meeting
Where? New York, NY, US
When? 6 - 7 December, 2024
Find out more: GNYAP 2024 70th Scientific Meeting
The best dental congresses in 2025
Seattle Study Club
Symposium 2025
Where? Miami, FL, US
When? 22 - 25 January, 2025
Find out more: Seattle Study Club Symposium
Arnett | Gunson
Arnett Orthognathic Surgery Forum
Where? Santa Barbara, CA, US
When? 23 - 25 January, 2025
Find out more: Arnett Orthognathic Surgery Forum
American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
Winter Conference 2025
Where? Marco Island, FL, US
When? 24 - 26 January, 2025
Find out more: Winter Conference 2025
LMT LAB DAY
LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2025
Where? Chicago, IL, US
When: 20 - 22 February, 2025
Find out more: LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2025
American Academy of Restorative Dentistry (AARD)
When? 22 - 23 February, 2025
Find out more: Restorative Academy
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
AACD 2025 San Diego
Where? San Diego, CA, US
When? 3 - 5 April, 2025
Find out more: AACD 2025 San Diego
AAO Philadelphia 2025
Where? Philadelphia, PA, US
When? 25 - 27 April, 2025
Find out more: AAO Philadelphia 2025
Italian Academy of Conservative Dentistry (AIC)
BOLOGNA 26° CONGRESSO ANNUALE
Where? Bologna, Italy
When? 9 - 10 May 2025
Find out more: Bologna 26° Congresso Annuale
European Aligner Society (EAS)
2025 EAS Congress
Where? Rhodes, Greece
When? 22 - 24 May, 2025
Find out more: 2025 EAS Congress
European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED)
EAED Spring Meeting 2025
Where? Split, Croatia
When? 29 - 31 May, 2025
Find out more: EAED Spring Meeting 2025
International Symposium on Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry (ISPRD)
The 15th International Symposium on Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry (ISPRD)
Where? Boston, MA, USA
When? 12 - 15 June, 2025
Find out more: ISPRD25
Spanish Society of Periodontics and Osseointegration (SEPA)
SEPA25
Where? Barcelona, Spain
When? 26 - 29 November 2025
Find out more: SEPA’25
Association for Treatment Planning in Aligner Orthodontics (TPAO)
4th TPAO CONGRESS
Where? Cologne, Germany
When? 28 - 29 November, 2025
Find out more: 4th TPAO Congress 2025
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