
Ontario Dental Association - Annual Spring Meeting 2027
Event Date
May 6–8, 2027
Location
Toronto, ON
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) is the signature event of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA). It is one of the longest running and most respected dental conventions in North America. Over the years the ASM has become a popular meeting place for all dental professionals, offering a great opportunity to connect with speakers, exhibitors, colleagues and friends to learn, network and share ideas, best practices and valuable insights.
The meeting draws dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental technicians, students and the wider dental team. Recent editions have offered three full days of learning with more than 100 courses and workshops representing a broad and diverse program of clinical, practice-management and personal development topics, an Exhibits Floor showcasing the latest new and innovative products and services, a Live Dentistry Stage, and a variety of free feature areas and complimentary cocktail receptions.
Held in downtown Toronto, ASM27 marks a milestone year. The ODA's 160th anniversary details are to come in January 2027, and the ODA will be celebrating in conjunction with the Canadian Dental Association. It is a worthwhile stop for anyone seeking continuing education, new products, and professional connections in Canadian dentistry.
Show Highlights
- Extensive education program: Three full days of learning, with more than 100 courses and workshops covering clinical, practice-management and personal development topics.
- Exhibits Floor: A trade-show floor showcasing the latest new and innovative products and services in the dental industry.
- Live Dentistry Stage: Featuring an implant and a restorative procedure performed live.
- Networking and receptions: A variety of free feature areas and two complimentary cocktail receptions.
- Emerging Speaker Showcase: A showcase that continues to gain momentum, with many of its speakers now part of the wider speaker circuit.
- 160th anniversary: A milestone celebration, with details to come in January 2027, held in conjunction with the Canadian Dental Association.
Registration
ASM27 registration will open in January 2027. Everyone must register in their professional category.
Key requirements:
- To attend, Ontario dentists and dental students must be ODA members with current 2026–2027 membership dues, and must provide their ODA membership number.
- Dentists from outside Ontario must register in the Out-of-Province (D) category and must have a practice address outside of Ontario.
- Other oral-health professionals must register in their respective professional category; consultants and dental industry vendors cannot register in this category and must be exhibitors to attend.
- To register as a student, you must be enrolled in a full-time dental or oral-health professional program and provide your school name and student number.
Requests for cancellations and refunds for conference registrations must be submitted in writing, by email, and the ODA does not accept phone requests for refunds, and no refunds will be issued on-site at the ASM.
History
The Annual Spring Meeting is the signature event of the Ontario Dental Association and is one of the longest running and most respected dental conventions in North America. The event is tied to the long history of the association itself: since 1867, the ODA has been the voluntary professional association representing the dentists of Ontario.
The ASM is often referenced by its anniversary year — the 2025 meeting was in its 158th year and the 2026 meeting in its 159th year — with ASM27 marking the ODA's 160th anniversary. Details on the 160th anniversary are to come in January 2027, with the ODA celebrating in conjunction with the Canadian Dental Association. Today there are more than 10,000 ODA dentists, more than nine in 10 dentists in the province.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the ODA Annual Spring Meeting 2027 (ASM27)?
ASM27 takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, in downtown Toronto, Ontario, in early May 2027. It marks the ODA's 160th anniversary, celebrated in conjunction with the Canadian Dental Association.
Who should attend the Annual Spring Meeting?
The ASM is aimed at the entire dental team, including dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental technicians, and dental students. It is a popular meeting place for dental professionals to learn, network, and share best practices.
How do I register for ASM27?
ASM27 registration opens in January 2027, and everyone must register in their professional category. Ontario dentists and dental students must be current ODA members, dentists from outside Ontario register in the Out-of-Province category, and students must be enrolled full-time in a dental or oral-health program.
What can I expect on the program and Exhibits Floor?
Recent meetings offered three full days of learning with more than 100 courses and workshops covering clinical, practice-management and personal development topics. Attendees can also visit the Exhibits Floor of new dental products and services, watch procedures on the Live Dentistry Stage, and enjoy free feature areas and complimentary cocktail receptions.
How do I get to the venue and where can I park?
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is in downtown Toronto, connected to Union Station via the weather-protected Skywalk and accessible by streetcar, bus, subway and GO train, as well as the underground PATH system. The venue has 1,700 indoor parking spaces plus more than 10,000 alternate spaces within walking distance.
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