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Event overview
Overview
The South Dakota Dental Association Annual Session is a premier event for dental professionals, featuring a variety of continuing education courses, networking opportunities, and an exhibitor showcase. Taking place in Sioux Falls, SD, this event is designed for dentists and dental staff to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field.
South Dakota Dental Association Annual Session takes place in Sioux Falls, United States. Venue: Sioux Falls Convention Center.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The South Dakota Dental Association Annual Session takes place from May 13-15, 2027, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event gathers nearly 500 dentists and dental staff, focusing on continuing education and networking.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by the South Dakota Dental Association, more details can be found at sddental.org.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include dentists, dental hygienists, and dental office staff from across South Dakota.
- 5Entry: Registration is required; visit the official website for details.
Why visit
Attendees will benefit from hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions, and the chance to connect with peers in the dental community. This event gathers nearly 500 dentists and dental staff, focusing on continuing education and networking. Attendees include dentists, dental hygienists, and dental office.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will gain visibility among key decision-makers in the dental industry, showcasing their products and services to a targeted audience. This event provides a platform for networking and building valuable relationships with dental professionals. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Dental equipment manufacturers, Suppliers of dental materials and products, Providers of dental software solutions. Position your offer across dental equipment and instruments,.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
South Dakota general dentists and regional clinicians completing annual continuing-education hours and comparing operatory equipment
Dental hygienists seeking preventive-care, periodontal and local-anesthesia CE sessions
Dental assistants and front-office coordinators evaluating practice-management software, scheduling and billing workflows
Dental students, residents and new graduates exploring associateships, residencies and mentorship with South Dakota practices
Dental laboratory technicians and allied oral-health professionals sourcing materials, prosthetics and infection-control supplies
Practice owners and office managers comparing chairside technology, sterilization equipment and patient-financing tools
Public-health and community dental program staff looking for population oral-health resources and association updates
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Dental operatory and chair manufacturers showing treatment-room layouts for independent and group practices
Restorative, impression and endodontic consumable suppliers
Dental imaging, CAD/CAM and intraoral scanner vendors
Practice-management and patient-communication software providers
Sterilization, infection-control and dental waste-compliance suppliers
Dental laboratory services and prosthetic material suppliers
Continuing-education providers and clinical training organizations
Professional associations, insurance and practice-finance partners serving South Dakota dentists
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Dental chairs, delivery units and operatory cabinetry
Restorative composites, bonding agents and impression materials
Endodontic instruments, rotary files and obturation supplies
Intraoral scanners, dental imaging sensors and CAD/CAM milling
Sterilization autoclaves, cassettes and infection-control consumables
Handpieces, burs and chairside rotary instruments
Practice-management, scheduling and dental billing software
Patient-education, financing and insurance-verification services
Dental laboratory prosthetics and shade-matching materials
Continuing-education courses and clinical training resources
Location & Facilities
Venue
Sioux Falls Convention Center
1201 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Facilities
Parking
Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Sioux Falls Convention Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Who runs the show
Organisers
South Dakota Dental Association
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
SD
Why it matters
On 2027-05-13 to 2027-05-15, South Dakota Dental Association Annual Session in Sioux Falls covering Dental equipment and instruments, Oral health products, Dental software and technology, Continuing education resources, gives technology buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls at Empire Mall
midscale
Empire Mall / south Sioux Falls4.3
USD 175–220 / night
Staybridge Suites Sioux Falls at Empire Mall
midscale
Empire Mall / south Sioux Falls4.4
USD 175–220 / night
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls
midscale
Sioux Falls4.2
USD 175–220 / night
Comfort Inn & Suites at Sanford Sports Complex
budget
Sanford Sports Complex4.2
USD 115–145 / night
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls Southwest
budget
Southwest Sioux Falls4.2
USD 115–145 / night
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls-Brandon
budget
Brandon (east of Sioux Falls)4.3
USD 115–145 / night
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) from FSD to venue
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from FSD to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forSioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) to Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 N West Avenue
Taxi from FSD to venue
Estimated costApprox. USD 20-30 one way (estimate; confirm meter or flat rate with dispatcher)
Best forSioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) to Sioux Falls Convention Center
Rental car from FSD
Estimated costApprox. USD 45-75 per day plus fuel and parking (estimate; confirm rate and taxes)
Best forFSD rental counters to venue and Empire Mall or Brandon hotel clusters
Hotel shuttle or short rideshare from convention-district hotels
Estimated costApprox. USD 0-10 per trip if hotel shuttle is unavailable and rideshare is used (estimate; confirm with hotel)
Best forDowntown and Empire Mall hotels to Sioux Falls Convention Center
Venue parking at Sioux Falls Convention Center
Estimated costApprox. USD 0-10 per day (estimate; confirm current rate with venue)
Best forOn-site parking at 1201 N West Avenue
Sioux Area Metro city bus
Estimated costApprox. USD 2 per single ride (estimate; confirm route and fare with Sioux Area Metro)
Best forLocal Sioux Falls bus routes toward downtown and the convention center
Weather
Mid-May in Sioux Falls is spring on the northern Plains: expect changeable temperatures and a real chance of thunderstorms. Automated weather retrieval failed in this run, so re-check a short-range forecast before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business dress
Dental association meetings in the Upper Midwest lean business casual; a jacket is useful for evening alumni and district-society receptions.
Tipping and payments
Local currency is US dollars; card payment is standard at hotels and restaurants, and 15-20 percent tipping is customary for table service.
Arrival timing
Build in extra time on the first morning for badge pickup at 1201 N West Avenue, and keep photo ID handy for registration desks.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Google Flights was queried for arrivals into FSD on 13 May 2027; no fare or carrier rows were captured. Search FSD as the destination and compare connecting itineraries through larger US hubs, since no route pricing is evidenced here.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Sioux Falls; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Sioux Falls Convention Center: Empire Mall / south Sioux Falls: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls at Empire Mall; Empire Mall / south Sioux Falls: Staybridge Suites Sioux Falls at Empire Mall; Sioux Falls: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Sioux Falls; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: The transit capture for Sioux Falls returned no calculable public-transport directions, so plan on rideshare, taxi or a rental car to reach 1201 N West Avenue; verify any city bus option locally before relying on it.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Sioux Falls Convention Center; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May 2027
Temperature: Sioux Falls in mid-May typically sits in a cool-to-mild band; the free-sources weather lookup failed for this run, so check a forecast close to departure rather than relying on a fixed range.
Seasonality: Spring is an active weather season on the northern Plains, with thunderstorms possible in May; no official seasonal statistics were captured for this edition.
Packing: Pack layers for variable spring temperatures, a compact umbrella or rain shell for passing storms, and comfortable walking shoes for the convention center halls.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at South Dakota Dental Association Annual Session usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 14
Review the SDDA schedule at sddental.org/schedule and list CE sessions that match your license-renewal needs; confirm credit rules with your state dental board.
Day 12
Register for the South Dakota Dental Association meeting and check whether guest or staff badges need separate names.
Day 10
Book a refundable room at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls at Empire Mall, Staybridge Suites or a downtown property; compare shuttle and parking terms.
Day 7
Reserve a flight into Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and decide between rideshare, taxi or a rental car for the 1201 N West Avenue convention center.
Day 5
Download the exhibit-hall map and mark dental equipment, imaging and practice-software vendors you want to compare between CE sessions.
Day 3
Pack layers and rain gear; mid-May on the northern Plains can swing from cool mornings to stormy afternoons.
Day 2
Confirm parking or hotel-shuttle details and save the convention center address for your driver.
Day 1
Bring photo ID for badge pickup, a charger for CE tracking and a notebook for vendor quotes.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Sioux Falls Convention Center
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2South Dakota Dental Association Annual Session registration concourse
Sioux Falls Convention Center
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Sioux Falls Convention Center
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$230.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$380.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether South Dakota Dental Association Annual Session fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For South Dakota Dental Association Annual Session, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Dental equipment and instruments and Oral health products solutions and benchmarking suppliers at South Dakota Dental Association Annual Session in Sioux Falls.
Min. budget
$590.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Dental equipment and instruments and Oral health products products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,655.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Sioux Falls show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Where is the Sioux Falls dental meeting held?
The venue capture places the event at Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 N West Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Which airport should I fly into for Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) is the captured gateway for the city; it is the starting point in the airport-to-convention-center route in the evidence.
When should I book my hotel for the May 2027 dates?
The hotel capture priced rooms for a 13-15 May 2027 stay, so reserve as soon as your registration is confirmed; listed limited-service hotels show free cancellation terms.
Do I need a car in Sioux Falls?
The transit capture returned no calculable public-transport route between city points, so a rental car, taxi or rideshare is the practical way to reach the convention center.
Glossary
- CE credit
- Continuing-education hours that South Dakota dental professionals apply toward license renewal; at the SDDA meeting, session listings should be checked for the credit type and hours awarded.
- Operatory
- The treatment room where chairside dentistry is delivered, typically equipped with a dental chair, delivery unit, operatory light and cabinetry; exhibitors at this Sioux Falls meeting show equipment for outfitting or upgrading these rooms.
- Dental hygienist
- A licensed oral-health clinician who provides preventive care, periodontal therapy and patient education; hygienists attend the meeting for clinical CE and to evaluate preventive products.
- Dental assistant
- A chairside and administrative team member who supports procedures, infection control and patient flow; assistants at this meeting often compare sterilization, suction and front-office tools.
- Restorative materials
- Composites, bonding agents, glass ionomers and impression products used to repair or replace tooth structure; suppliers use the exhibit hall to demonstrate handling, shade and curing properties.
- Intraoral scanner
- A handheld device that captures digital impressions of teeth and soft tissue for crowns, aligners and restorations; scanner vendors at the meeting connect the scan to CAD/CAM or lab workflows.
- Sterilization cassette
- A tray or container that organizes instruments for cleaning and autoclave cycles; infection-control exhibitors show cassette systems alongside autoclaves and surface disinfectants.
- Practice-management software
- Software for scheduling, charting, billing, insurance claims and patient communication in a dental office; vendors at this meeting target independent practices comparing cloud and on-premise systems.
- Dental laboratory
- A commercial or in-house lab that fabricates crowns, bridges, dentures and orthodontic appliances from digital or physical impressions; lab services and prosthetic materials are part of the supplier mix.
- Handpiece
- A rotary dental instrument used for drilling, polishing and endodontic work; handpiece and bur suppliers demonstrate speed, maintenance and ergonomics on the show floor.
- Prosthodontics
- The dental specialty focused on replacing missing teeth and restoring oral function with crowns, bridges, dentures and implants; related lab and material suppliers exhibit at the meeting.
- Infection control
- Protocols and products that reduce contamination in the dental office, including hand hygiene, surface disinfection, instrument processing and PPE; this is a core purchasing category for practice owners.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- South Dakota Dental Association Annual Session 2027
- South Dakota Dental Association Annual Session Sioux Falls 2027
- South Dakota Dental Association 2027
- South Dakota Dental Association Sioux Falls 2027
- Sioux Falls United States
- Dental Conference Sioux Falls 2027
- Dental equipment and instruments
- Oral health products
- Dental software and technology
- Continuing education resources
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