Dates

    18–19 Feb 2027

    City / country

    Salt Lake City, USA

    20 Floor Picks

    Matched booths for Utah Dental Association - UDA Convention

    Get my picks

    Exhibiting at?

    Enter your business email to get a free first Exclusive Spotlight worth 250$.

    Explore Spotlights
    Official Website Register / Buy Tickets

    Are you the organiser of this event?

    Event overview

    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

    1. 1Dates and Venue: The UDA Convention takes place on February 18-19, 2027 in Salt Lake City, USA.
    2. 2Scale and Focus: This event is a key gathering for dental professionals in Utah, featuring educational sessions and networking opportunities.
    3. 3Organiser: The convention is organised by the Utah Dental Association, a leading body in dental health advocacy.
    4. 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include dentists, dental hygienists, and dental students, all looking to enhance their skills and knowledge.
    5. 5Entry: Registration details can be found on the official UDA website.

    Why visit

    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.

    Why exhibit

    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

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    General dentists in Utah and neighbouring Mountain West states attending for continuing education credits and hands-on technique refreshers
    Dental hygienists looking for perio charting, ultrasonic scaling and patient-communication sessions plus hygiene product demos
    Dental assistants and EFDA-track team members seeking expanded-function training and chairside product updates
    Dental students and recent graduates from regional dental schools comparing residencies, associate positions and starter equipment
    Practice owners and office managers evaluating practice-management software, billing and CDT coding workflows, and staffing services
    Specialists (orthodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists) browsing referral networks and specialty-specific materials
    Dental laboratory technicians and CAD/CAM milling staff sourcing zirconia, milling and digital impression workflows
    Public health and community dental programme staff from Utah clinics and school-based sealant programmes

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Dental equipment manufacturers and distributors showing chairs, delivery units, operatory lighting, compressors and imaging hardware
    Dental materials and consumables suppliers covering composites, adhesives, impression materials, cements, burs and endodontic files
    CAD/CAM and intraoral scanning vendors with chairside milling, sprinting and digital impression workflows
    Hygiene and preventive-care brands offering ultrasonic scalers, prophy products, fluoride varnish and sealant materials
    Sterilization and infection-control suppliers with autoclaves, instrument tracking, barriers and PPE lines
    Practice-management software and dental IT vendors selling scheduling, charting, imaging integration and patient-communication tools
    Practice services firms: dental staffing and recruitment, insurance and billing services, practice brokerage, lending and CPA/consulting groups
    Dental laboratories, milling centres and implant or orthodontic specialty suppliers seeking referral relationships with Mountain West practices
    Dental schools, residency programmes and professional associations recruiting students and promoting member benefits

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Dental chairs, delivery units, operatory lights and clinic fit-out equipment
    Imaging: intraoral sensors, panoramic and CBCT systems, phosphor plates and imaging software
    CAD/CAM and digital impression systems, milling units, sintering ovens and scan-to-lab workflows
    Restorative materials: composites, adhesives, bonding agents, cements, liners and polishers
    Endodontic files, obturation systems, apex locators and irrigation products
    Hygiene and preventive products: ultrasonic and air-polishers, hand scalers, prophy paste, fluoride varnish, sealants
    Periodontal instruments, perio charting software and soft-tissue management devices
    Infection control: autoclaves, sterilisation pouches, instrument tracking, surface barriers, PPE and evacuation systems
    Implant systems, surgical guides, bone-graft materials and prosthodontic components
    Orthodontic and aligner systems, brackets, wires, clear retainers and digital treatment-planning
    Practice-management software, CDT coding and billing tools, patient recall and teledentistry platforms
    Dental laboratory services, zirconia and ceramic materials, milling and 3D-printing workflows
    Practice services: staffing and recruitment, insurance credentialing, practice finance, brokerage and consulting
    Continuing-education resources, clinical textbooks, training simulators and dental-school programmes

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

    Salt Lake City, USA

    Facilities

    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.

    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

    Entry & tickets

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Utah Dental Association

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Salt Lake City, USA

    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.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Digital buyer journeys

    What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

    02

    Sustainability in procurement

    What sustainability in procurement means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

    03

    Automation and labour efficiency

    What automation and labour efficiency means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

    04

    Regional supply-chain resilience

    What regional supply-chain resilience means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

    05

    Hybrid engagement models

    What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · USD

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    4-star
    Downtown Salt Lake City - City Creek and Temple Square

    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.

    source
    3-star
    Downtown Salt Lake City - South Temple and West Temple

    USD 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.

    source
    2-star
    Downtown fringe and I-15 corridor

    USD 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.

    source
    Extended stay / all-suite
    Downtown and Gateway district

    USD 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.

    source

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    TRAX light rail

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forUTA TRAX lines across downtown Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake Valley, including a downtown stop near the Salt Palace area

    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

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forLocal and regional bus routes across Salt Lake County, with published schedules and maps

    Schedules and maps at rideuta.com rider tools; bus is a practical fallback if your hotel sits off the TRAX alignment.

    FrontRunner commuter rail

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forRegional commuter rail along the Wasatch Front, connecting Ogden and Provo with the Salt Lake City intermodal hub

    Useful if you stay outside the city and commute in; plan a last-mile transfer to the convention centre via TRAX or bus.

    taxi

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forSalt Lake City International Airport to downtown hotels and the Salt Palace Convention Center

    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)

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forAirport, hotels and downtown venues across Salt Lake City

    Pick-up points at the airport are signposted; compare the in-app quote against a metered taxi during event week.

    downtown parking garage

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forGarages and surface lots within walking distance of the Salt Palace Convention Center

    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

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forSalt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to the venue

    taxi

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forProvo Municipal Airport (PVU) to the venue

    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

    Cultural notes

    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

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    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.

    Transport

    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.

    Weather

    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

    Planning

    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.

    Day 1

    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

    Day 2

    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

    Day 3

    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

    Day 4

    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

    Day 5

    9 days out - If driving, pre-book a downtown garage through SpotHero, ParkWhiz or Parkopedia and keep the ParkSLC app for street payment

    Day 6

    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

    Day 7

    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

    Day 8

    5 days out - Pack business-casual clinic attire, comfortable shoes and a winter coat, gloves, hat and grip-soled boots for snow and ice

    Day 9

    4 days out - Load the venue floor plan and exhibitor directory, and note the booth numbers you want to visit first

    Day 10

    3 days out - Check the Salt Lake City forecast and adjust arrival timing; winter storms along the Wasatch Front can affect transfers

    Day 11

    2 days out - Charge devices, download boarding passes and set a hydration and sleep plan for the 1,300 m altitude

    Day 12

    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

    Sample visitor itinerary

    Route-optimised day
    Day 1 · morning

    Registration and hall orientation at the venue

    Day 2 · core sessions

    Supplier meetings and product demos

    Day 3 · wrap-up

    Final negotiations and follow-up

    Networking spots

    2

    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

    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 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?

    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 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.

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    What is this Salt Lake City dental convention and who runs it?
    It is the Utah Dental Association annual dental convention hosted on the uda.org domain, held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown Salt Lake City. The programme combines clinical continuing-education lectures, hands-on workshops and an exhibit hall of dental equipment, materials and practice-services suppliers. Always check uda.org for the current edition's registration rules and programme.
    When is the next edition and where exactly is it held?
    The edition on this listing is scheduled for February 2027 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Confirm the exact show days, registration desk hours and exhibit-hall opening times on the organiser schedule page before booking travel.
    Can hygienists, assistants and students attend, or is it dentists only?
    Dental conventions of this type normally programme separate hygiene, assistant and student tracks alongside the dentist lectures, and the exhibit hall is open to the whole dental team. Registration categories and fees differ by role, so check the registration page on uda.org for team-member rates before you book.
    Will attending earn continuing education credit?
    CE credit is the core purpose of the lecture and workshop programme for licence renewal, and course listings usually state credit hours per session. Confirm which sessions carry accepted credit and how attendance is verified (scan-in, evaluation forms) on the official programme pages.
    How do I register and is there an early-bird rate?
    Registration runs through the organiser site, uda.org, with online forms for dentists, hygienists, assistants, students and exhibitors. Early-bird pricing and deadline dates are set by the organiser each year and are not published in this listing - check the registration page for current rates and cut-off dates.
    What is the best way to reach the Salt Palace Convention Center from Salt Lake City International Airport?
    Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is roughly 11 km (7 miles) west of downtown, about 10-15 minutes by car outside peak traffic. Options are taxi or ride-hail to the convention centre, or the UTA TRAX light-rail service that links the airport with downtown; check rideuta.com for the current line, station nearest the Salt Palace and fares before travelling.
    Can I stay within walking distance of the convention centre?
    Yes - the downtown core around City Creek, Temple Square and South Temple has a dense cluster of full-service and limited-service hotels within roughly a 5-20 minute walk of the Salt Palace. February is a winter month in Salt Lake City, so a connected or adjacent property reduces time outdoors.
    Is parking available at the venue?
    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.
    What should international dental professionals know about visas?
    Most international attendees travel on a US B-1 business visitor visa, or through the Visa Waiver Program with an approved ESTA if their passport country qualifies. Apply well ahead of the February show dates and carry proof of the event, hotel booking and return travel. Confirm current rules with the US Department of State and your nearest US embassy or consulate.
    What is the weather like in Salt Lake City in February?
    February is deep winter here: daytime highs commonly sit around 2-8 C (35-46 F), nights drop below freezing, and snow is likely at some point during the week. Build a buffer into arrival plans, since winter storms can affect flights into SLC and road traffic along the Wasatch Front.
    What should I pack for a February dental convention in Salt Lake City?
    Pack business-casual clinic attire for the lecture rooms, comfortable shoes for the exhibit hall, an insulated coat, gloves, a hat and boots or shoes with grip for snow and ice, plus layers for air-conditioned session rooms. Add a refillable bottle and moisturiser or saline spray - the city sits around 1,300 m (4,300 ft) and winter air indoors is dry.
    How large is the exhibit hall and what product areas does it cover?
    The hall concentrates on chairside equipment, dental materials, imaging and CAD/CAM, hygiene products, sterilization and infection-control supplies, practice-management software and practice services such as staffing, insurance and financial products. Exhibitor counts vary by year and are not published in this listing - check the exhibitor directory on uda.org for the current floor plan.
    Are there hands-on workshops, and do they cost extra?
    Clinical conventions of this kind typically run limited-seat hands-on courses alongside lectures, often ticketed separately or restricted to a registration tier. Workshop availability, fees and prerequisites are organiser published each year, so check the programme listing for capacity and any additional fee before assuming a seat.
    Is the trade show open to the public or trade only?
    It is a professional dental event: attendance is aimed at licensed dental professionals, their team members, students and industry representatives rather than the general public. Bring licence or student ID if your registration category requires verification at the desk.

    Glossary

    1
    CE (continuing education)
    Credit hours dentists, hygienists and assistants earn by attending accepted lectures and hands-on courses; Utah license renewal requires CE, so the lecture and workshop programme is the main draw for many attendees.
    2
    CDT code
    Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature used for US dental insurance claims; coding accuracy drives clean claim acceptance and is a recurring topic in practice-management sessions.
    3
    EFDA
    Expanded Function Dental Assistant - an assistant with additional certified training to place certain restorations and perform expanded clinical duties under supervision.
    4
    DSO
    Dental service organisation - a corporate or group practice structure that owns and manages multiple dental offices, with centralised purchasing, marketing and HR decisions.
    5
    CAD/CAM dentistry
    Design and milling of restorations from digital scans, typically using an intraoral scanner plus an in-office milling unit or a laboratory partner for crowns, inlays and night guards.
    6
    Intraoral scanner
    Handheld device that captures a 3D digital impression, replacing alginate or polyvinyl siloxane trays and feeding the CAD design step.
    7
    Zirconia
    High-strength ceramic widely used for crowns, bridges and implant restorations, milled or sintered from a digital design.
    8
    Aligner therapy
    Clear removable appliance treatment for mild to moderate malocclusion; aligner systems and clear-retainer materials are a common exhibit-hall category.
    9
    Perio charting
    Recording of pocket depths, recession and bleeding points to document periodontal status, now usually captured digitally and linked to the practice-management record.
    10
    Practice management software
    System that runs scheduling, charting, billing, insurance claims and patient recall for a dental office; integration with imaging and scanners matters to buyers.
    11
    Infection control compliance
    Adherence to CDC and OSHA expectations for sterilisation, surface barriers and PPE; suppliers bring autoclaves, instrument tracking and barrier products to the exhibit floor.
    12
    HVE (high-volume evacuation)
    Strong suction used chairside, including aerosol-reduction protocols adopted widely after 2020.
    13
    Dental laboratory workflow
    The chain from impression or scan to model, design, milling/sintering and finishing; digital handoff between practice and lab is a major efficiency topic.
    14
    Sealant programme
    Preventive public-health model where sealants are applied in schools or community clinics; relevant to Utah public health dental staff attending for programme resources.
    15
    Hands-on workshop
    Small-group course where participants practise on a technique or device, usually ticketed separately from the general lecture programme.

    Also known as

    Alternate names and search phrases for this event.

    • Utah Dental Association - UDA Convention 2027
    • Utah Dental Association - UDA Convention Salt Lake City 2027
    • Utah Dental Association 2027
    • Utah Dental Association Salt Lake City 2027
    • UDA 2027
    • UDA Salt Lake City 2027
    • Salt Lake City USA
    • Trade show Salt Lake City 2027
    • Dental equipment and tools
    • Oral health products

    Digital business cards for the show floor

    Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.

    Create a free card