Ready to join us in Richmond? Secure your spot today for the 113th National Dental Association Convention.
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Greater Richmond Convention Center • Richmond, VA
July 16-19, 2026
The National Dental Association will hold our 113th convention from July 16th – 19th, 2026, in the city of Richmond, VA. The NDA is the most significant dental organization, representing dentists, dental students, dental hygienists, and dental assistants of African descent nationally and internationally. We are dedicated to advancing oral health equity within our communities and this unique occasion brings together dental professionals, advocates, and stakeholders to exchange knowledge, collaborate, and devise solutions to bridge the oral health gap affecting Black communities.
Registration options for members, non-members, and new professionals. Lock in the best rate by registering early.
| Category | Before June 15, 2026 | Onsite / After June 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $900 | $1,000 |
| New Dentist (less than 5 years) | $600 | $800 |
| Non-Member | $1,050 | $1,200 |
| Resident / New Grad | $375 | $450 |
Session schedule for the 113th NDA Annual Convention, July 15–19, 2026. CE credit hours are noted where applicable. Schedule is subject to change.
| Event | Time | Speaker(s) | Room | CE Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | ||||
| Delegate and Trustee Registration and Check-In | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | — | CC-Grand Ballroom Foyer | — |
| NDA Registration | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | — | CC-Grand Ballroom Foyer | — |
| Eddie G. Smith Institute Leadership Training | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Mike Graham | — | 1 CE |
| Joint BoT/HOD Meeting | 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM | — | — | — |
| BoT Meeting | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | — | — | — |
| HOD Meeting | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Suite | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | — | — | — |
| Thursday, July 16, 2026 | ||||
| NDA Registration | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | — | CC-Grand Ballroom Foyer | — |
| NDA Health NOW@ | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | — | Clark Springs Elementary, 2300 Hanover St (Offsite) | — |
| Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Research Forum | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Dr. Terrell Strayhorn | CC-Room B10 | 3 CE |
| Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Awards Luncheon | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | — | CC-Room B15AB | — |
| Joint Session: Advancing HIV Prevention Through Oral Health Care | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Dr. Eleanor Fleming | CC-Room B15C | 1.5 CE |
| Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Faculty Forum | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Dr. Carlos Smith, Dr. Waheed Awotoye | CC-Room B10 | 2 CE |
| NDA Board of Trustees Meeting | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | — | — | — |
| Society Leaders Town Hall | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | — | — | — |
| Family Organizations Mixer | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Entertainment: DJ Corey Goss | CC-Room B15C | — |
| Exhibit Hall Grand Opening | 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM | — | CC-Grand Ballroom Foyer | — |
| Opening Plenary | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | — | CC-Grand Ballroom | — |
| President's Welcome Reception | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | — | CC-Grand Ballroom & Foyer | — |
| Hospitality Suite | 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM | — | — | — |
| Friday, July 17, 2026 | ||||
| Morning Workout — Mini Bootcamp | 5:45 AM – 6:30 AM | Instructor: Kyle Rugg | Marriott – Salon 2 | — |
| NDA Registration | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | — | CC-Grand Ballroom Foyer | — |
| Legislative and Social Justice Breakfast | 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Former Mayor Levar Stoney | CC-Room B15AB | 1.5 CE |
| Morning Plenary | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Dr. Carlos Smith | CC-Grand Ballroom Main Stage | 1.5 CE |
| NDA Session: Digital Technology in Restorative and Prosthodontic Treatment | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Dr. Eva Boldridge | CC-Grand Ballroom Main Stage | 1.5 CE |
| Lunch in Exhibit Hall | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | — | Exhibit Hall | — |
| NDA Session: Mastering the Art of Tax Strategy and Asset Protection | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | The Fortune Law Firm — Art McOmber | CC-Room B10 | 1 CE |
| Poster Competition | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | — | — | 2 CE |
| School Recruitment Fair | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | — | — | — |
| Joint Session: Perio Diagnosis — Staging, Grading and Implant Maintenance | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Dr. Aeirress Davis | CC-Grand Ballroom Foyer | 2 CE |
| NDA Session: Why Root Canals Fail — What CBCT, AI and Modern Endodontic Technologies Reveal about Diagnosis and Treatment | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Dr. Chanelle Small | CC-Grand Ballroom Main Stage | 1.5 CE |
| Dr. Leo Rouse Profiles in Leadership Lecture and Reception hosted by ACD | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Dr. Sreenivas Kok | CC-Grand Ballroom Foyer Classroom | 1 CE |
| NDAA Paint & Sip Fundraiser (Ticketed Event) | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | — | Marriott – Salon 1 | — |
| NDA District 1 Caucus | 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | — | CC-Room B12 | — |
| NDA District 2 Caucus | 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | — | CC-Room B13 | — |
| NDA District 3 Caucus | 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | — | CC-Room B18 | — |
| NDA District 4 Caucus | 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | — | CC-Room B16 | — |
| NDA District 5 Caucus | 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | — | CC-Room B17 | — |
| NDA District 6 Caucus | 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | — | CC-Room B18 | — |
| University of Michigan School of Dentistry Alumni Reception | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | — | — | — |
| Meharry Medical College Dean's Alumni Reception | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | — | — | — |
| Howard University Alumni & Friends Reception | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | — | — | — |
| University of Maryland Alumni Reception | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | — | — | — |
| Past President's Reception | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | — | — | — |
| Dine Arounds | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | — | Offsite | — |
| Saturday, July 18, 2026 | ||||
| Morning Workout — Dance Fitness | 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | Instructor: Gevina | Marriott – Salon 2 | — |
| NDA Board of Trustees Meeting | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | — | — | — |
| President's Symposium | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | — | CC-Grand Ballroom Main Stage | 2 CE |
| NDA/SNDA Session: Inspiring the Next Generation — Undaunted Trailblazers II | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Dr. Kenneth Mays; Dr. Todd Ester; Dr. Leo Rouse | CC-Grand Ballroom Main Stage | 1 CE |
| NDA House of Delegates Meeting | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | — | — | — |
| NDA Session: Lasers in Peri-Implant Treatment | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Dr. Hana Hobbs | CC-Grand Ballroom Main Stage | 1 CE |
| WHS Symposium and Awards Luncheon | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Dr. Uche Blackstock (keynote); Dr. Emma Guzman (MC) | CC-Room B15AB | 2 CE |
| NDA Session: Vvardis | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | — | CC-Grand Ballroom Main Stage | 1 CE |
| NDA Session: Has Technology Outpaced Safety in Dental Anesthesia | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Mr. James Prince | CC-Grand Ballroom Main Stage | 1 CE |
| NDA Session: Preventing Fraud & Embezzlement — What Every Healthcare Practice Should Know | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Shanon Page; Christie Pearson, PNC Bank | CC-Grand Ballroom Foyer Classroom | 1 CE |
| NDA Global Oral Health Symposium | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | — | CC-Room B10 | 1 CE |
| NDA Session: Can AI Read Radiographs Better Than Us? | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Dr. Jamilah Taylor | CC-Grand Ballroom Main Stage | 1 CE |
| NDA CRT Meeting | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | — | — | — |
| NDA Session: Addressing PAIN with Care — Strategies Beyond Opioids | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Dr. Damon Omar Watson | CC-Grand Ballroom Main Stage | 1 CE |
| VIP Reception | 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | Entertainment: Michael G. Hawkins | — | — |
| President's Gala | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Entertainment: Phillip “Doc” Martin & Band | Capitol Ballroom | — |
| Sunday, July 19, 2026 | ||||
| Golf Tournament | 6:45 AM – 4:00 PM | — | Offsite | — |
| Sunrise Service | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | — | Marriott – Salon 7 | — |
Enhance your convention experience with special ticketed events throughout the week. Prices are per person unless noted.
| Event | Day | Member Rate | Non-Member Rate / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislative & Social Justice Breakfast | Friday, July 17 • 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Free | $75 |
| Women's Health Symposium | Saturday, July 18 | $150 before June 15 $175 after June 15 | $150 before June 15 $175 after June 15 |
| President's Gala | Saturday, July 18 | Free for members | $200 |
| Golf Tournament | Sunday, July 19 | $250 | $250 |
All registration cancellations must be submitted in writing and emailed to registration@ndaonline.org no later than June 19, 2026.
A $100 administrative fee will be deducted from all approved refunds.
Cancellations received after June 19, 2026, as well as no-shows, are non-refundable.
Refunds will be issued to the original form of payment within 30 days following the conclusion of the convention.
Substitutions may be permitted with advance written notice and approval by the National Dental Association.
By registering for the NDA 2026 Convention, participants acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy.
Ready to join us in Richmond? Secure your spot today for the 113th National Dental Association Convention.
Registration for the 113th ConventionThe 2026 NDA Convention will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. To offer attendees a variety of rate options and experiences, the NDA has secured room blocks at three hotels for the 2026 Annual Convention. Please review the details below and book early—rooms are limited.
Questions or need assistance? Please contact Tonya Horsley at thorsley@ndaonline.org
The National Dental Association has negotiated special airfare discounts with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines for attendees traveling to Richmond for the NDA 2026 Convention.
Support the 113th Annual NDA Convention and celebrate the leaders, mentors, and changemakers shaping our profession by purchasing an ad in the Official Souvenir Journal. It’s a meaningful way to honor an awardee, promote your business or organization, and invest in the continued mission and impact of the NDA family.
Purchase a Journal Ad →Make the most of your time in Richmond with curated experiences and helpful onsite options.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Friday Night in Richmond | Friday evening is yours to enjoy. Attend an alumni reception, join a dine around, or explore Richmond on your own. Dine arounds are limited and have capped capacities. If you are interested, sign up during registration to secure your spot. |
| Blk and Local Marketplace | Saturday, July 18 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. A curated marketplace highlighting Richmond's Black owned businesses. More details will be shared soon. |
| Food Trucks | Saturday, July 18 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. A selection of food trucks will be available. Food truck tickets will be sold at the NDA Store. Vendor list and pricing will be shared soon. |
Ready to join us in Richmond? Secure your spot today for the 113th National Dental Association Convention.
Registration for the 113th ConventionThe NDA Convention brings together our full family of organizations. Register directly with each family organization using the links below.
For your convenience, mobility scooter rentals will be available for the NDA 2026 Convention at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
Scooters are a great option for attendees who prefer additional mobility support while navigating the convention center and surrounding hotels.
Reserve in advance to help ensure availability and preferred delivery timing.
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Should you have any questions, please call the national office at
Tel: 202-885-9492
Convention Sponsor Form Email: mware@ndaonline.org
