MDA ANNUAL SESSION
April 30 – May 2, 2026
DeVos Place • Grand Rapids
About the 2026 Annual Session!
The MDA will be Brewing Up Big Ideas at the 2026 MDA Annual Session, Michigan’s largest dental CE event. Join your friends and colleagues and discover courses for every member of the dental team, the big MDA Exhibit Hall, activities, and special events.
Be sure to attend April 30 – May 2, 2026, as the MDA Annual Session returns to DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. With plentiful continuing education courses, over 100 exhibits, plus social events and meetings, there’s something for everyone at Annual Session.
2026 Venue:
DeVos Place
303 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
NEW ANNUAL SESSION PRICING!
Get the CE courses you and your staff need, plus get substantial savings on course fees by taking advantage of the MDA’s new Full Conference or One-Day Conference packages. With no pre-selection of sessions, you have the flexibility to create an on-site schedule that suits you best.
To ensure availability, we recommend arriving early to classrooms. Room monitors will scan badges upon entry for CE credit.
2026 Featured Speakers
The 2026 Annual Session features a variety of highly respected and well-known speakers chosen by dentists for dentists and the entire dental team.
View Current 2026 Speakers ›
Annual Session Schedule
Don’t miss the 2026 Annual Session featuring three keynote speakers: Zonya Foco on Thursday, Sam Goodwin on Friday, and Olympic gold medalist Lindsay Tarpley on Saturday. Plus, there’s great continuing education courses, special events, activities, and the MDA Exhibit Hall.
Thursday, April 30
Courses
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Exhibits
Noon – 6 p.m.
Keynote: Zonya Foco
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Friday, May 1
Courses
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Exhibits
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Keynote: Sam Goodwin
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
New Dentist Network Lounge
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Runway on Tap Social Event
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The Michigan Dental Association is a nationally approved continuing education provider in the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP). ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual course or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Please note that the Michigan Board of Dentistry does recognize ADA CERP for continuing education credits toward license renewal. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose for any speaker in these current course listings.
The MDA is an AGD Accepted Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit (provider number 219252)
General Information
Activities & Events
The MDA Annual Session experience offers several special events and activities that everyone will enjoy.
Exhibits
The Annual Session features over 100 exhibitors. Check out who is exhibiting and where you can find them.
FAQs
Find answers to your questions about registration, CE credits, exhibit hall, things to do in Grand Rapids, and more.