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Join the Utah Dental Association for the UDA Convention on February 18-19, 2027 in Salt Lake City, USA, focusing on dental education and networking.
Dates
18–19 Feb 2027
City / country
Salt Lake City, USA
Event overview
The UDA Convention is an annual event that brings together dental professionals from across Utah. Scheduled for February 18-19, 2027, in Salt Lake City, this convention offers a platform for continuing education, networking, and sharing the latest advancements in dental practices.
Organised by the Utah Dental Association, the event aims to support dentists, hygienists, and students in their professional development. Utah Dental Association - UDA Convention takes place in Salt Lake City, USA.
TL;DR
Attendees will benefit from a variety of educational sessions designed to enhance their dental knowledge and skills. This event is a key gathering for dental professionals in Utah, featuring educational sessions and networking opportunities. Attendees include dentists, dental hygienists, and dental students, all looking to enhance their skills.
Exhibitors will gain visibility among key decision-makers in the dental field, allowing them to showcase their products and services. The convention is organised by the Utah Dental Association, a leading body in dental health advocacy. Attendees include dentists, dental hygienists, and dental students, all looking to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Salt Lake City, USA
Downtown Salt Lake City has multiple paid garages and surface lots near the Salt Palace, bookable in advance through SpotHero or ParkWhiz and searchable on Parkopedia. The city also runs the ParkSLC payment app, and Visit Salt Lake maintains an official downtown parking guide. Expect event-day pricing and arrive early during peak convention hours.
Parking: Downtown Salt Lake City has multiple paid garages and surface lots near the Salt Palace, bookable in advance through SpotHero or ParkWhiz and searchable on Parkopedia. The city also runs the ParkSLC payment app, and Visit Salt Lake maintains an official downtown parking guide. Expect event-day pricing and arrive early during peak convention hours.
Attend
Who runs the show
Utah Dental Association
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
On 2027-02-18 to 2027-02-19, Utah Dental Association - UDA Convention in Salt Lake City covering Dental equipment and tools, Oral health products, Dental software and technology, Continuing education resources, Dental 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

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 175–240 / night
Approx. February convention-week band for full-service downtown properties within a 5-15 minute walk of the Salt Palace; typical amenities include fitness centres, on-site dining and paid garage parking. Confirm live rates, resort or event fees and cancellation terms before booking.
sourceUSD 130–180 / night
Approx. band for limited-service mid-tier hotels within walking distance of the convention centre; breakfast or parking is sometimes bundled, so compare the total rather than the room rate. Confirm live rates.
sourceUSD 85–135 / night
Approx. band for budget and limited-service hotels, frequently with free parking and free Wi-Fi but a short drive or TRAX ride to the venue; budget for parking or transit on top. Confirm live rates.
sourceUSD 150–215 / night
Approx. band for suite-style properties with kitchen facilities, useful for exhibitor crews on multi-day setup; minimum-stay rules can apply during convention week. Confirm live rates.
sourceGet around the city with these convenient transport options.
TRAX light rail
Operated by the Utah Transit Authority; check rideuta.com/Services/TRAX for current lines, station locations and ticket options. A day or multi-day pass is usually cheaper than buying singles for each conference day.
UTA bus
Schedules and maps at rideuta.com rider tools; bus is a practical fallback if your hotel sits off the TRAX alignment.
FrontRunner commuter rail
Useful if you stay outside the city and commute in; plan a last-mile transfer to the convention centre via TRAX or bus.
taxi
Salt Lake City International Airport is the primary international gateway listed on Visit Salt Lake's airports and airlines page; use the marked taxi rank outside the terminal.
ride-hail (Uber and Lyft)
Pick-up points at the airport are signposted; compare the in-app quote against a metered taxi during event week.
downtown parking garage
Pre-book through SpotHero or ParkWhiz or search Parkopedia; use the ParkSLC app for city parking payment and arrive early on peak convention mornings.
taxi
taxi
Weather
February is deep winter in Salt Lake City: daytime highs commonly run around 2-8 C (35-46 F), nights drop below freezing, and snow is likely at least once during a convention week. Forecasts shift quickly along the Wasatch Front, so check a forecast within 48 hours of travel. Snow can affect flights into SLC, de-icing schedules and road traffic on I-15 - build a buffer into a same-day arrival before the first lecture day and keep a warm layer accessible in hand luggage. Indoors, session rooms and the exhibit hall are heated but dry; carry a refillable bottle. All figures are climatological ranges, not a forecast for the February 2027 show days.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
US carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) provide strong coverage across downtown Salt Lake City and the Salt Palace area; visitors on foreign SIMs should arrange roaming or an eSIM data plan before departure. Power is 120 V at 60 Hz with Type A and Type B plugs, so bring a plug adapter and check voltage for any equipment shipped from Europe or Asia. Venue and hotel Wi-Fi is usually available but shared bandwidth gets congested during session breaks - if you are demonstrating scanners, imaging software or CAD/CAM in the hall, order a wired connection or dedicated booth service through the exhibitor forms. Cellular data is often the more reliable fallback for lead-capture apps on the show floor.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business dress
Business casual is standard for a regional dental convention - collared shirts and trousers or a smart dress rather than formal suits, with a white coat only for hands-on clinical workshops where the course states it.
Greetings and pace
Introductions are brief and friendly; a handshake and first name are normal in exhibit-hall conversations. Utah's dental community is comparatively close-knit, so referring to a colleague or practice by name is a common conversation opener.
Tipping
Tipping is expected in restaurants and bars (typically 15-20 percent) and for taxi and ride-hail drivers; hotel housekeeping and bell staff are usually tipped separately.
Altitude and hydration
Salt Lake City sits around 1,300 m (4,300 ft) above sea level. Alcohol hits harder and dehydration is common, especially in heated winter rooms - drink more water than usual and take the first evening gently if you have flown in the same day.
Local licensing
Utah regulates alcohol sales tightly - licensed restaurants and bars apply, and opening hours differ from many other US cities. Check venue and hotel policies if you are planning a client dinner.
Winter etiquette
Snow removal is efficient but pavements can stay icy. Locals dress in layers and wear boots for the commute, changing into indoor shoes at the venue; do the same rather than wearing clinic shoes through slush.
Arrival timing
Arrive early on the first morning for registration and badge pickup; the desk queues build quickly before the opening lecture, and exhibit-hall access usually requires a printed or digital badge.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Fly into Salt Lake City International (SLC), about 11 km west of downtown and the primary gateway listed on Visit Salt Lake's airports and airlines page. Book early for a February arrival, favour a routing with a generous connection buffer rather than a tight same-day connection through Denver, Chicago or Seattle, and consider arriving the day before the first lecture block so a winter storm delay does not cost you the opening sessions. Refundable or changeable fares are worth the premium in snow season. No airfare prices are organiser published for this event - the bands in the cost samples are planning estimates only, so compare live fares and baggage rules before booking, and confirm airport-to-downtown ground transport separately.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Salt Lake City; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near : Downtown Salt Lake City - City Creek and Temple Square: Downtown Salt Lake City - City Creek and Temple Square; Downtown Salt Lake City - South Temple and West Temple: Downtown Salt Lake City - South Temple and West Temple; Downtown fringe and I-15 corridor: Downtown fringe and I-15 corridor.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate across Salt Lake City, with designated pick-up zones at Salt Lake City International Airport and drop-off points along the convention-centre blocks of downtown. Expect an airport-to-downtown trip in the region of USD 20-40 off-peak, rising with surge pricing during convention mornings and after evening events. Compare the in-app quote with the marked taxi rank at the terminal, share your ride if arriving as a team, and allow extra time in February when snow slows vehicles on I-15 and downtown approach roads.
Public transit: Downtown Salt Lake City is served by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA). TRAX light rail runs across the city and valley and is the most useful mode for convention visitors staying outside walking distance of the Salt Palace, while UTA buses fill the gaps off the rail alignment and FrontRunner commuter rail connects the wider Wasatch Front from Ogden and Provo. Fares are modest - budget an approximate USD 2.50 per single local ride and check pass pricing for multiple days. Routes, stop locations and fare products are published on rideuta.com; confirm the stop closest to your hotel and the venue before travelling, since service patterns and station access change.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: February 2027
Temperature: Approx. daytime highs 2-8 C (35-46 F), nights commonly -7 to 0 C (19-32 F) during a typical February in Salt Lake City. These are climatological ranges, not a forecast - check a local forecast within 48 hours of travel, since cold snaps and warm spells both occur.
Seasonality: February is Salt Lake City's winter season and snow is more likely than rain, with occasional valley rain or a mix during warmer spells. Snow events can slow traffic on I-15 and disrupt airport operations, so allow a buffer around arrival and departure days and keep transfers between hotel and the Salt Palace Convention Center flexible.
Packing: Pack layers: thermal base layers, a warm mid-layer and an insulated, water-resistant coat, plus gloves, a hat and a scarf for the walk between hotel and venue. Bring boots or shoes with grip for snow and ice, and a second pair of indoor shoes or comfortable loafers for the exhibit hall - it is heated but you will walk a lot. Add a refillable water bottle, lip balm and moisturiser or saline spray for the dry, high-altitude winter air (the city sits around 1,300 m / 4,300 ft), and business-casual clinic attire for sessions with a white coat only if a hands-on workshop requires it.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Utah Dental Association - UDA Convention usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
13 days out - Block the lecture and workshop sessions you want against the published programme; note overlapping times and pick backups, since popular clinical courses fill seats
12 days out - Book the flight into Salt Lake City International (SLC) with a winter buffer and, if arriving the morning of day one, allow extra time for de-icing delays
11 days out - Reserve a downtown hotel within walking distance of the Salt Palace Convention Center; February rates and availability tighten as the show approaches
10 days out - Decide your airport-to-downtown plan: TRAX light rail, taxi or ride-hail, and download the UTA schedule for the station nearest your hotel
9 days out - If driving, pre-book a downtown garage through SpotHero, ParkWhiz or Parkopedia and keep the ParkSLC app for street payment
8 days out - Check the CE requirements for your Utah licence renewal and confirm which sessions award accepted credit hours; 7 days out - Prepare your question list per exhibitor category (imaging, materials, software, staffing) so exhibit-hall time is efficient
6 days out - International visitors: verify B-1 visa or ESTA status, carry hotel and event confirmation, and print the organiser invitation if you requested one
5 days out - Pack business-casual clinic attire, comfortable shoes and a winter coat, gloves, hat and grip-soled boots for snow and ice
4 days out - Load the venue floor plan and exhibitor directory, and note the booth numbers you want to visit first
3 days out - Check the Salt Lake City forecast and adjust arrival timing; winter storms along the Wasatch Front can affect transfers
2 days out - Charge devices, download boarding passes and set a hydration and sleep plan for the 1,300 m altitude
14 days out - Confirm your registration category (dentist, hygienist, assistant, student) on uda.org and note whether any hands-on workshop needs a separate ticket or additional fee; Day before - Confirm the registration desk opening hours and badge pickup location on uda.org, and plan to arrive early on day one
Registration and hall orientation at the venue
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
Utah Dental Association - UDA Convention registration concourse
the venue
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
the venue
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether Utah Dental Association - UDA Convention fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Utah Dental Association - UDA Convention, what is your primary role on the show floor?
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 tools and Oral health products solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Utah Dental Association - UDA Convention in Salt Lake City.
Min. budget
$630.00
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 tools and Oral health products products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,835.00
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 Salt Lake City show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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