AAOMS | Dental Implant Conference 2026
Event Date
December 3–5, 2026
Location
Chicago, IL
Expected Exhibitors
50
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe AAOMS Dental Implant Conference is a biennial continuing-education meeting hosted by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) in Chicago. The conference offers an intensive educational program of innovative techniques and procedures for the entire implant team, presented by an internationally renowned faculty of leaders in implant dentistry, along with an exhibition of technologically advanced products and services and the opportunity to network with colleagues from around the country.
The 2026 theme – Implant Truth Wars: What We Think We Know vs. What the Data Actually Show – brings together a multidisciplinary faculty of dental implant specialists to examine current evidence, challenge assumptions and translate research into practical strategies for patient care. The event is designed specifically for the entire dental implant team.
Attendees include oral and maxillofacial surgeons looking to strengthen referral relationships and digital implant workflows, general dentists learning the latest restorative implant technologies, prosthodontists advancing complex restorative treatment with evidence-based approaches, and periodontists improving surgical decision-making and tissue preservation. Participants can earn up to 12 CDE/CME credits while exploring where clinical experience and scientific evidence meet, and where they diverge.
Show Highlights
The registration package includes two full days of general sessions, a Keynote Lecture by Peter K. Moy, DMD, on "Implant Dentistry – Separating Truth From Tradition," access to industry symposiums, complimentary breakfast, lunch and beverage breaks in the Exhibit Hall, 70+ days of access to session recordings, 50+ exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services in implant restorations, and preferred hotel pricing in the heart of Chicago's holiday celebrations.
Signature education sessions include:
- Session 1 – Reality-Based Implantology: Evidence vs. Assumption, examining widely accepted implant principles that may be overstated, misunderstood or inconsistently supported by evidence.
- Session 2 – The Full-Arch Failure Zone: Complications, Consequences and Course Correction, reviewing real-world problem-solving strategies for biologic, anatomic, prosthetic and medico-legal challenges in advanced full-arch therapy.
- Session 3 – Implant Truth Wars: Contested Treatment Paradigms, examining the most polarizing and debated treatment paradigms in contemporary implant dentistry.
- Session 4 – Complications: Consequences of Controversial Decisions, in which complications are examined not as isolated events but as predictable outcomes of planning, execution and prosthetic choices.
Attendance
According to the 2025 AAOMS Attendee Survey, 94% of past attendees say the meeting is a worthwhile investment of their time. No specific historical attendance figures or full demographic breakdowns are published on the official website.
Registration
Registration is $875 for members and $1,125 for non-members. Members whose implant team is attending can contact AAOMS for a reduced team rate.
- Register online through the AAOMS Dental Implant Conference registration page.
- Save $100 with the early-bird discount, which ends Oct. 31.
- The 2026 conference is offered in person in Chicago and on-demand.
History
The Dental Implant Conference is presented by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) and is held on a recurring basis in Chicago. AAOMS lists upcoming editions at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, including the 2026 Dental Implant Conference (December 3–5, 2026) and the 2028 Dental Implant Conference (November 30 – December 2, 2028). The official website does not state a founding year.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Venue & Travel
Venue
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
301 E. North Water St.
The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is located at 301 E. North Water St., Chicago, IL 60611, and serves as the headquarters hotel and host venue for the conference. General sessions, industry symposiums and an exhibit hall with 50+ exhibitors are hosted on-site. The official website does not publish additional detail on hall sizes or floor layout.
Parking
The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is offering Dental Implant Conference attendees a 10 percent discount on the standard self-parking rate.
Getting There
By air: O'Hare International Airport is approximately 18 miles from the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, and Midway International Airport is approximately 12 miles away.
By taxi: From O'Hare there is an approximate one-way fare of $55–$70, and from Midway an approximate one-way fare of $50–$70.
By public transit: Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) trains pick up passengers directly from O'Hare (Blue Line) and Midway (Orange Line), dropping them off blocks away from the conference site in the Chicago Loop. A one-way fare on the Chicago "L" costs $2.50, and three-day CTA passes are available for $15.
Nearby Hotels
The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is the headquarters hotel, with AAOMS group rates starting at $224 per night plus tax (301 E. North Water St., Chicago, IL 60611; 312-464-1000 / 800-325-3535). Nov. 11 is the deadline to secure housing at the AAOMS group rate. AAOMS is the only official housing agent for the conference and cautions attendees against unauthorized housing resellers; reservations should be made through the AAOMS-specific link or by contacting the hotel directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 AAOMS Dental Implant Conference?
The conference takes place December 3–5, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, 301 E. North Water St., Chicago, IL 60611. It is offered both in person and on-demand.
Who should attend the Dental Implant Conference?
It is designed for the entire dental implant team, including oral and maxillofacial surgeons, general dentists, prosthodontists and periodontists. The program helps attendees strengthen digital implant workflows, restorative techniques and evidence-based treatment planning.
How much does registration cost and how do I register?
Registration is $875 for members and $1,125 for non-members, with a reduced team rate available for members' implant teams. You can register online through the AAOMS conference page, and an early-bird discount of $100 is available through Oct. 31.
How many continuing education credits can I earn?
Attendees can earn up to 12 CDE/CME credits. The package also includes 70-plus days of access to session recordings.
What are the hotel and parking options at the venue?
The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is the headquarters hotel with AAOMS group rates starting at $224 per night plus tax; the housing deadline is Nov. 11. Attendees also receive a 10 percent discount on the hotel's standard self-parking rate.
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