Join us for the New Orleans Dental Conference from April 8-10, 2027, at Hilton Riverside New Orleans, featuring top-tier educational sessions and networking opportunities.
Dates
8–10 Apr 2027
City / country
New Orleans, USA
Venue
Hilton Riverside New Orleans
Time
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Event overview
The New Orleans Dental Conference and LDA Annual Session will be hosted on April 8-10, 2027.
Attendees can earn up to 18 hours of continuing education credits through various courses led by industry experts.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest dental practices, technologies, and trends, making it an essential event for professional growth and networking. Dates and Venue: The New Orleans Dental Conference runs April 8-10, 2027, at Hilton Riverside New Orleans. Buyer Authority: Dentists, hygienists, and dental technicians are encouraged to attend for professional development. Entry: Registration is available online with various ticket options for attendees.
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of dental professionals, enhancing visibility and potential sales. Scale and Focus: This event offers 18 hours of continuing education credits through courses led by leading dental professionals. Buyer Authority: Dentists, hygienists, and dental technicians are encouraged to attend for professional development. The New Orleans Dental Conference is a key event for dental.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
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Product categories
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Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
12 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Entrances & gates
Main Entrance
Floor plans & maps
Discounted parking available for attendees.
$20.00/day
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Daily Parking (10 Hours) is $20.00 per day. Overnight parking is discounted at $25.00 per night.
Attend
Event days & opening times
General Admission
Early bird registration available until March 1, 2027.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Badges can be collected at the registration desk upon arrival.
Ticket notes
Visit the registration page for more details on ticket types and pricing.
Registration deadline
March 19, 2027
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 2,500
Exhibitors: 100
Next edition
Not announced yet
Impact
The New Orleans Dental Conference and LDA Annual Session will be hosted on April 8-10, 2027. Attendees can earn up to 18 hours of continuing education credits through various courses led by industry experts. The New Orleans Dental Conference is a key event for dental professionals in the region, providing essential education and networking opportunities that enhance practice and patient care. Join us for the New Orleans Dental Conference from April 8-10,.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Dentists seeking continuing education, Dental hygienists looking for new techniques, Dental technicians interested in the latest technologies, Practice managers aiming to improve operations. Dates and Venue: The New Orleans Dental Conference runs April 8-10, 2027, at Hilton Riverside New Orleans. Scale and Focus: This event offers 18 hours of continuing education credits through courses led by leading dental professionals. Organiser: Hosted by the New Orleans Dental Association.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of dental professionals, enhancing visibility and potential sales. Scale and Focus: This event offers 18 hours of continuing education credits through courses led by leading dental professionals. Buyer Authority: Dentists, hygienists, and dental technicians are encouraged to attend for professional development. The New Orleans Dental Conference is a key event for dental. Exhibitor categories include Dental equipment.
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Why it matters
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Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Primary gateway for the New Orleans Dental Conference, about 15 miles west of downtown. Licensed taxis charge a published flat rate to the CBD, the RTA 202 Airport Express bus runs to Elk Place, and Uber/Lyft collect curbside on the arrivals level.
~24 km (15 mi)
to venue
20–30 min off-peak; 35–45 min in peak traffic
by car
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
Useful when combining the conference with Baton Rouge business or LSU visits; daily service is limited, so MSY remains the practical choice for most NODC attendees.
~130 km (80 mi)
to venue
75–90 min via I-10 W
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 105–155 / night
Hampton Inn and similar value brands; free breakfast. Rates spike during French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest — confirm before travel.
USD 129–219 / night
DoubleTree Canal St and Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center; walkable to the exhibit hall. Confirm before travel.
USD 189–269 / night
Hilton New Orleans Riverside room block; steps from the exhibit hall. Book early, April is peak season — confirm before travel.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Published flat rate into the CBD; 20–30 min off-peak, 35–45 min in peak traffic. Taxi stand outside baggage claim. Confirm before travel.
rideshare
Curbside pickup on the arrivals level; surge pricing during French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest in April. Confirm before travel.
bus
Runs roughly every 30–60 min with luggage racks; Elk Place stop is a 10–12 min walk or short taxi ride to the Hilton. Confirm before travel.
streetcar
Riverfront line runs beside the Hilton Riverside and links at Canal St to the French Quarter. Confirm before travel.
taxi
Most room-block hotels are a 10–15 min walk from the venue; taxis mainly for evening dinners or luggage-heavy arrivals. Confirm before travel.
parking
Valet costs more; independent CBD garages on Poydras St and Convention Center Blvd charge about USD 18–30 per day. Confirm before travel.
taxi
20–30 min off-peak; 35–45 min in peak traffic; Primary gateway for the New Orleans Dental Conference, about 15 miles west of downtown. Licensed taxis charge a published flat rate to the CBD, the RTA 202 Airport Express bus runs to Elk Place, and Uber/Lyft collect curbside on the
taxi
75–90 min via I-10 W; Useful when combining the conference with Baton Rouge business or LSU visits; daily service is limited, so MSY remains the practical choice for most NODC attendees.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-1 Business Visitor Visa | Foreign nationals travelling to the United States for business meetings, conventions, conferences or contract negotiations who do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program | $185.00 | Varies by consulate; apply well in advance, often several weeks to months for an interview slot | |
| Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) | Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries visiting the United States for business or tourism for up to 90 days | $21.00 | Usually approved online within about 72 hours; apply at least 72 hours before departure | |
| Visa-Exempt Business Travel (Canada and Bermuda) | Canadian and Bermudian citizens travelling to the United States for business meetings, conventions or conferences | — | No visa required; carry proof of citizenship and conference registration at the border |
Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries can enter the United States for business or tourism for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA instead of a visa; Canadian and Bermudian citizens generally travel visa-free for business.
Official visa pageWeather
New Orleans in April is warm, humid and comfortable for walking between sessions. Expect daytime highs of 25–27 °C (77–81 °F) and overnight lows of 16–18 °C (61–65 °F), with roughly 115–125 mm of rain spread across about 8 days, usually as brief afternoon showers or thunderstorms. Pack breathable business-casual layers, a compact umbrella or light rain shell, and comfortable shoes for the riverfront and French Quarter.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon all deliver strong 4G/5G coverage across downtown New Orleans. International business visitors with a locked home SIM can buy a prepaid tourist plan at the airport or a downtown carrier store, or install a US-data eSIM from providers such as Airalo, Holafly or Nomad before departure. The Hilton Riverside provides guest Wi-Fi across lobby and meeting areas, complimentary for Hilton Honors members, while premium in-room bandwidth may carry a fee — plan wired or hotspot backup if you are running live CE webinars or virtual meetings.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping and hospitality
Tipping is central to New Orleans hospitality: 18–20% at restaurants, USD 2–5 per bag for bell staff, USD 1–2 per drink at bars, and USD 2–3 per day for housekeeping.
Dress and greetings
Business casual suits conference sessions, with clinical scrubs common in hands-on workshops and smart-casual attire at evening receptions. A friendly greeting and firm handshake are standard; expect relationship-first conversation and a relaxed Southern pace.
Street etiquette
Drinks must be served in plastic cups outside bars and open containers are not allowed in vehicles. The CBD, Warehouse District and French Quarter are busy and well lit during conference hours; use licensed taxis or rideshare after dark.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: MSY
Fly into MSY (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International) for the shortest transfer to the Hilton Riverside — 20–30 minutes by taxi, rideshare or the RTA 202 bus. Nonstop service covers most major US hubs, with one-stop routings for international origins; Gulfport–Biloxi (GPT) and Baton Rouge (BTR) are fallback airports 70–90 minutes away by car. Because April overlaps French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest, book 6–10 weeks ahead and favour early-week departures for lower fares and better hotel availability.
Most international visitors need a US visitor visa (B-1 for business, B-2 for tourism) unless they qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. Attending a business convention, conference or meeting is an accepted purpose for a B-1 visa.
Estimated cost: About USD 185 for a B-1/B-2 visa application fee; ESTA for Visa Waiver Program travelers is about USD 21.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Apply early, as interview wait times vary by consulate. Carry proof of conference registration, accommodation and return travel when entering the United States.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): 20–30 min off-peak; 35–45 min in peak traffic; Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR): 75–90 min via I-10 W. Allow road or rail time to Hilton Riverside New Orleans; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Hilton Riverside New Orleans: CBD / French Quarter fringe (Carondelet St, Gravier St) — 1.0–1.3 km to Hilton Riverside, 12–18 min walk: CBD / French Quarter fringe (Carondelet St, Gravier St) — 1.0–1.3 km to Hilton Riverside, 12–18 min walk; CBD / Warehouse District (Canal St, S Peters St) — 0.4–0.8 km to venue, 5–12 min walk: CBD / Warehouse District (Canal St, S Peters St) — 0.4–0.8 km to venue, 5–12 min walk; Riverfront CBD (2 Poydras St) — NODC host hotel, on-site: River
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate citywide in New Orleans, with pickup curbside on the MSY arrivals level and drop-off at the Hilton Riverside entrance on Poydras Street. Typical fares run USD 32–45 between MSY and the CBD and USD 8–15 for trips within downtown; surge pricing applies during French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest and weekend evenings in the French Quarter. Drivers usually arrive within 3–7 minutes in the CBD, and the hotel door staff can call a licensed metered taxi if rideshare demand spikes.
Public transit: The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (NORTA) operates the Riverfront, Canal and St. Charles streetcar lines plus downtown bus routes. Fares are USD 1.25 per streetcar ride, USD 3 for a Jazzy Pass day pass and USD 9 for three days, payable via the GoMobile app or exact cash. The Riverfront line stops along the Mississippi beside the Hilton Riverside and links at Canal Street to the French Quarter and CBD hotels, while the RTA 202 Airport Express connects MSY to Elk Place for USD 1.50.
Parking: The Hilton New Orleans Riverside offers self-parking at the NODC conference rate of about USD 20 for up to 10 hours and USD 25 overnight, with valet parking at a higher daily rate. Independent CBD garages along Poydras Street and Convention Center Boulevard charge roughly USD 18–30 per day. Parking demand climbs sharply in April with French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest, so delegates driving in should reserve a garage space or arrive before 9 am on conference mornings.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April 2027 (conference runs 8–10 April 2027)
Temperature: Daytime highs 25–27 °C (77–81 °F); overnight lows 16–18 °C (61–65 °F). Humidity builds through the month, so afternoons feel warmer than the thermometer suggests.
Seasonality: April is one of New Orleans' drier and most comfortable months: expect roughly 115–125 mm of rain across about 8 days, mostly short afternoon showers or thunderstorms. Daylight averages around 13 hours with 9–10 hours of sunshine, placing the conference between spring festival season and the heat of summer.
Packing: Pack light, breathable layers for warm humid days, a compact rain jacket or umbrella, and comfortable walking shoes for the riverfront and French Quarter. Business casual attire suits the conference sessions.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Friday, 9 April 2027 (Day 2)
Day 2 carries the fullest combination of clinical CE sessions, hands-on workshops and exhibit hall traffic, with suppliers fully staffed and demo slots still available before the closing-day wind-down. Delegates who need quieter one-to-one time with vendors should also consider the opening morning of 8 April, when the floor is least crowded and registration queues have cleared. Saturday 10 April runs a shortened schedule, so plan major sourcing conversations before the final day.
Check passport validity and US visa or ESTA eligibility — Most international visitors need a B-1 business visa or an approved ESTA; passports should have at least six months validity.
Book flights — Target Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), the primary gateway about 20-30 minutes from the venue.
Reserve a hotel room — The NODC room block is at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside at 2 Poydras St; sister properties sit within walking distance.
Complete online registration on nodc.org — Register and select the CE courses you want, noting that attendees can earn up to 18 hours of C.E. credit.
Arrange airport transfers — Plan a taxi or rideshare from MSY to the riverfront venue, roughly USD 36-50 and 20-30 minutes.
Shortlist conference sessions — Review the NODC programme and speakers, and note hygienist-recommended courses if relevant.
Pre-schedule exhibitor meetings — Review the exhibit hall lineup and plan which dental equipment, software and materials suppliers to meet.
Check April weather and pack — Expect warm humid days near 24 C with about 9 rainy days; pack light layers, a rain jacket and walking shoes.
Arrange money and connectivity — Plan for USD spending, cards and tipping, plus a local SIM or eSIM for business data.
Download your schedule and venue address — Save the programme and note the venue at 2 Poydras St, New Orleans.
Prepare business cards and meeting documents — Bring cards and any purchase or CE documentation for on-site meetings.
Arrive early for badge collection — On-site registration is available but spots are limited, so arrive early on the opening day.
French Quarter and Jackson Square
Oak Alley and River Road Plantations
Jean Lafitte National Park — Barataria Preserve
NODC Exhibit Hall, Hilton New Orleans Riverside
The highest-density networking zone on site — supplier demos, coffee breaks and lunch seating put exhibitors and clinicians together between sessions.
Riverview Bar and Lobby, Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Delegates gather here between lectures and after the floor closes, with Mississippi views that make it easy to open informal conversations with faculty and peers.
Drago's Seafood Restaurant
Known for chargrilled oysters and a business-friendly setting; a convenient dinner venue for alumni groups, study clubs and supplier meetings without leaving the hotel.
Budget
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This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · General Admission
USD 200 / per person
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visitor · B-1 Business Visitor Visa
USD 185 / per application
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visitor · Visa Waiver Program (ESTA)
USD 21 / per application
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General Admission | USD 200 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visa_fee | visitor | B-1 Business Visitor Visa | USD 185 / per application | organiser_published | |
| visa_fee | visitor | Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) | USD 21 / per application | organiser_published |
Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether New Orleans Dental Conference fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
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What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4–8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published — confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3–6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources — confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
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Risks
No major risks listed.
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