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April 16-19, 2026

38th Annual SCDA Educational Conference

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2026 SCDACon Theme

Through the theme “Blazing New Horizons” we will explore new technologies, partnerships, collaborations and — not to mention — the modern-day pioneers of hospital, geriatric and disability dentistry. We want to hear how you are "Blazing New Horizons" in Special Care Dentistry and pushing our industry into a new frontier. Join us as we blaze new trails, Texas-style.

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Conference Location

Nestled in a charming corner of the Dallas/Fort Worth area, SCDACon 2026 will be held at Hilton Dallas Southlake Town Square.

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Featured 2026 Speakers

Julie Dirth, ADT, Advanced Dental Therapist , Apple Tree Dental 

Dr. Laura Holena, Dentist & Owner, Special Care Smiles 

Dr. Gülsün Gül, Chief, Innovation, Clinical Education & Public Health, American Dental Education Association 

Dr. Terri A. Dolan, Clinical Advisor, Overjet 

Dr. Mohammed Alkeshan, Consultant in Pediatric Dentistry, Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health 

Dr. Allen Wong, SCDA Past President

Dr. Camila Reis Pereira Di Giorgio, Dental Director & Clinical Director, Lee Specialty Clinic/ NYU Langone 

Dr. Altaf Shah, Associate Professor, Delta Dental Urgent & Special Care Clinic, Marquette University

Victor Aquino, M.D., Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Hematology, and Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 

Dr. John Pournoor, CEO and Founder, Government Analytica 

Sujay A.J. Mehta, D.M.D., M.P.H., Program Director, Solidarity Dental Foundation 

Dr. Laura-Lee Lynch, Dental Surgeon, Western Regional Health Authority - Jamaica 

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