| Dates | May 21-24, 2026 |
| Venue | Las Vegas, NV |
| Agenda (AAPD's Itinerary Planner) | https://www.aapd.org/education/aapd-2026/itinerary-planner/ |
| Website (AAPD) | https://www.aapd.org/education/aapd-2026/ |
| AAPD Itinerary Planner |
Copy and paste the information in the "AAPD Itinerary Planner" section of their attendee's portal (eventscribe, email login, and Badge ID). 877-426-6323 App Support phone number |
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AAPD Education Passport (2026 Online CE Presale link) |
https://educationpassport.aapd.org/products/aapd-2026-continuing-education-package-presale |
| Is this show using API? | Yes - Cadmium Mobile App API & Resiada Housing Services API |
| Membership Search | Enabled |
| eP Team |
Project /Registration Management: Tyler Goudreau Exhibitor Support: Maria Desrochers Customer Service Lead: Kate Coelln |
| NHS Team (Housing) |
Project Management: Melissa Friedman Housing: Melissa Friedman Support: Rachael Callahan Customer Service Lead: Mary Kucharski |
| Client POCs |
Rachel Haave: rhaave@aapd.org Colleen Shennan: cshennan@aapd.org |
Customer Service
| CS Lead + Support Lead | Leigh, Kate |
| CS Service/s Required | Group Registration, Email |
| CS Email Address | aapd@eventpowersupport.com |
| General Support Email Address | registration@aapd.org |
| Contacts for Escalated Issues |
Sponsorship/Exhibitor Inquiries: Name | Phone | Email Exhibitor Inquiries: Colleen Shennan: cshennan@aapd.org Press Inquiries: Rachael Haave: rhaave@aapd.org; 312-337-2169 Speaker Inquiries: Rachael Haave: rhaave@aapd.org; 312-337-2169 Housing Inquiries: Melissa Friedman - melissa@monsteraec.com / Lindsay Dell'Ergo: aapdhousing@monsteraEC.com - 312-973-1975 Membership: membership@aapd.org Mobile App / CE Concerns : registration@aapd.org |
| Mobile App (not ShoApp) | Cadmium API |
| FAQs provided to attendees | https://www.aapd.org/education/aapd-2026/faq/ |
General Questions
| Shuttle Bus Schedule | Coming Soon... |
| Process to Claim CE | |
| Session Attendance not recorded or showing up in app |
For CS: AAPD has given us permission to manually add session(s) for attendees who claim they have scanned into a session, but it isn't showing up in their evaluations.
To add a session: Scanning module > Session Tracking > Attendee Session Report > Search the session title > Click the corresponding scans link > Search the Attendee's name > Click Add.
The manually added session may take 30mins to an hour to reflect on the app. |
| App Login Issue | Conference app: https://aapd2026.eventscribe.net/conferenceapp.asp?h=Conference%20App User name : [Insert] Badge ID: [Insert] Should you require further assistance with the app or concerning CE, please email registration@aapd.org directly. |
| Visa Invitation Letter Request Form | All attendees must be registered for AAPD 2026 to obtain a letter of invitation. Once registered, your confirmation email will have a link to fill out the Letter of Invitation request form. For more questions please email registration@aapd.org, |
| Research Poster Session & Resident Research Award | https://www.aapd.org/education/aapd-2026/research-poster-and-rra/ |
| Is WiFi available in the meeting space? | Yes, WiFi will be available in the meeting space. |
| ADA Requirements | Registration form captures ADA requests. |
| If I have a dietary/religious preferences, can I make special meal requests? | Registration form captures field requests. |
| What is the dress code? | AAPD 2026 is a business casual event. Welcome Reception is casual. The President's Farewell Dinner is formal attire. Meeting rooms may be cool; we suggest you bring a sweater or jacket with you to wear during sessions. |
Registration
| When does registration open? | December 2025 |
| AAPD Membership Overview | Attendees must link through SSO to verify membership. |
| Group Registration |
All conference attendees must register and pay separately. Group Registrations are no longer offered for CE earning attendees like office staff or other members of your dental team. Group registrations will only be used for attendees registering non-CE earning guests like spouses, friends and children. |
| Guest Registrations |
Guest Registration – All Access Guest Registration – Social Event Only |
Updated Child Registration |
Register a child guest to purchase tickets for them to attend social events. Child registrations do not include entry to Scientific Sessions. A wristband for Exhibit Hall access can be requested at the Customer Service desk at Registration. The child must be present to receive the wristband. No badge will be issued for this registration on-site. Children must be accompanied by a badge-wearing adult at all times while on-site. |
| Difference between a Guest - All Access pass and an Office Staff pass |
The "Guest - All Access" reg type allows the guest to receive a conference badge and attend the conference and social events. They'll have the opportunity to purchase tickets to social events (e.g. Opening Session), enter the Exhibit Hall, and view the Scientific Program Sessions. Guest registrations are not eligible to receive CE credit. If the guest would like to receive CE credit, they should register as a dentist or as a member of the office team (Office Staff), as applicable. The "Office Staff" reg type is eligible for CE credits. It's considered a full pass, and has the option to purchase ticketed workshops and social events, enter the Exhibit Hall, and view the Scientific Program Sessions. |
| I'm not being assigned the correct reg type after going through membership verification |
Please reach out to membership@aapd.org.
Delete their incomplete registration, then ask them to try registering again.
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| (Student/Resident Registration) I already signed up as a Student with AAPD, but I'm still not getting assigned the Student rate aftter going through membership verification to register for AAPD | You will qualify for the Student rate once your membership application has been approved by AAPD. Please check your email. If you're still not getting assigned the correct reg type even though your Student membership is confirmed, please try again tomorrow. The system may be taking a while to sync your data with AAPD to ours. |
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Student Registration (Instructions) |
The Student reg fee (Early) for the AAPD 2026 meeting is $0 until April 1, 2026 - 11:59pm PDT. But please be advised that you will need to be an AAPD Student Member in order to qualify and register under the Student rate for the AAPD 2026 meeting. You may join AAPD through this link: https://www.aapd.org/about/about-aapd/membership-join/ Scroll to the bottom of the page, and under AAPD Student Membership, click on "Online Join and Reinstate" under the relevant section. This will open into a new page, then click "New Customer? Click here". You'll need to fill out the application form and submit. AAPD Membership dues is at a very low cost (around $0-$35), so it greatly benefits you to become a member. You will qualify for the Student rate for the AAPD 2026 meeting once your membership application has been approved by AAPD. Please check your email for updates regarding your membership application. You may also contact membership@aapd.org or call 312-337-2169 if you need to follow up. Once your AAPD Student membership is confirmed, you can go ahead and register for the AAPD 2026 meeting through this link. Enter your login credentials (username and password), then click "Login". After membership validation, you should be able to choose the "Student" reg type to register for the AAPD 2026 meeting. Student registration is complimentary until April 1, 2026 - 11:59pm PDT. After April 1st, the Student rate (Late) for AAPD 2026 will be $185. |
| What does registration include? | All Scientific Proceedings and access to Exhibit Hall Floor. Registration does not include a ticket to the Welcome Reception or other social events. Addon workshops and learning labs are additional fees. Guest Registrations have access to reception events (additional fees apply). |
| Virtual Options? | There is no live virtual component to this event. |
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Online CE Package (option for those who will not be attending in-person) |
You may purchase the AAPD 2026 Continuing Education Package as part of your conference registration The online CE package is for recordings of the live sessions. This content will be available approximately one month following the conclusion of the conference on the AAPD Education Passport. The courses that will be recorded are indicated on the schedule with a blue speaker icon. The package includes all recorded sessions including the Learning Lab Workshops, however, does not include the Pre-conference course. The pre-conference course can be purchased separately following the event. |
| Early Bird Deadline |
April 1st, 2026
For appeals, redirect them to registration@aapd.org. |
| Transfer Registration / Substitution Policy | Replacement of a registered AAPD 2026 attendee by a business colleague/co-worker will be accepted for the same registration type. A $25 USD processing fee will apply to all substitutions if notified in writing by 4:00 PM EST Friday, May 8, 2026. After 4:00 PM EST on Friday, May 8, 2026, substitutions will not be accepted, and all substitution requests will be treated as full cancellations of the original registrant and subject to the cancellation policy. |
| Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy | All cancellations postmarked on or before May 1, 2026, will be refunded less a $185 processing fee ($75 for office staff). All cancellation requests must be made in writing to AAPD Registration Services for processing on or before May 1, 2026. No refunds will be given after May 1, 2025. After this date, any extenuating circumstances must be submitted in writing to registration@aapd.org. Approved refunds are processed after the Annual Session. Refunds are not granted for no-shows. The meeting sponsors are not responsible for travel expenses or penalties under any circumstances. AAPD reserves the right to cancel this meeting at its sole discretion. In the event of cancellation, notice will be provided to all current registrants. |
| Is there a cancellation fee for activities on or before May 1st? | No. |
| Are activity cancellations refundable after May 1st? | No. |
| What access does a Guest pass include? | Guest badges have access to sessions and the exhibit hall. Please note that Guests Registrations do not earn CE credit. To earn CE, you must be registered as a conference attendee (including office staff) |
| Do I need to register my Guest as a Guest to be able to attend the Welcome Reception? | All guests will need to be registered for the conference to purchase tickets to, and attend, social events, including the welcome reception. |
| Exceptions - Deadline and Associated Fees | After this date, any extenuating circumstances must be submitted in writing to the AAPD Vice President of Meetings & Continuing Education. (eP will forward disputed cancellation and refund requests to Rachael Haave. |
| What are the Approved Payment Methods? | Credit Card |
| What do I need to bring with me to check in and get my badge? | Photo ID |
Housing
| Housing Support Email |
All housing inquires except "where is the link" resend confirmation email - go to aapdhousing@monsteraEC.com 312-973-1975 |
| Hotel Accomodations Policy |
Attendees must be registered for AAPD 2026 in order to make a hotel reservation within the AAPD discounted hotel block. All Reservations must be made through the AAPD’s Official Housing Service Center during registration. The hotel reservation cutoff date is April 30, 2026 to book at the AAPD group rates. Options to book a room are available at prevailing rates. Please use the housing link in your confirmation email for more information and to make your reservation. A one-night deposit will be charged by the hotel at the cutoff date to secure the reservation. |
| Housing Cancellation & Policies |
The hotel reservation cutoff date is 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, April 30, 2026. All changes, cancellations or additions (based on availability) for your hotel reservation can be made online through your hotel confirmation email or in writing via email at aapdhousing@monsteraec.com until 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Starting Friday, May 1, 2026, you must contact the hotel directly with changes, cancellations and additions (based on availability). Any room cancellations must be done at least 72 hours prior to arrival. After this date, cancellations will be subject to one night's room & tax. |
Speakers
| How Do Speakers Register? | Registration for speakers is being managed by AAPD - contact rhaave@aapd.org. |
| All speakers will receive an email to complete their speaker registration this Thursday (Jan 16), including speaker hotel arrangements. If included in their speaker agreement, hotel reservations will be made on their behalf by AAPD staff at one of the host hotels. Have them contact Rachael Haave at rhaave@aapd.org for further assistance. |
Exhibitors/Sponsors
| What is my booth number? Check Floor Plan |
Information listed in Exhibitor Portal |
| How do I claim my event tickets as part of my sponsorship? | As a Sponsor, you may reserve complimentary tickets to social events To make your reservation, complete the Sponsorship Tickets section in your Sponsor Portal. Deadline to Claim Complimentary Sponsorship Tickets: Additional event tickets are available for purchase during the registration process. Be sure to communicate with your team if tickets have been reserved. |
| Exhibitor registration and housing inquiries | Contact Colleen Shennan at cshennan@aapd.org. |