Continuing Education Lecture Series
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Cranston Country Club, 8am-3pm
Thank you to all of our wonderful attendees and presenters who participated in the 2026 Ocean State Dental Conference!
We look forward to seeing you next year!
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Welcome to the Rhode Island Dental Association
The Rhode Island Dental Association (RIDA) is a professional organization of Rhode Island dentists dedicated to the service of the public and advancement of the profession through education, advocacy, and member services. We serve as our members' main source of information on oral health in Rhode Island. RIDA members have access to local, state and federal political advocacy, Continuing Education, marketing services and more.The RIDA is also an invaluable resource for the general public. Whether you are looking for a dentist close to you, want to learn the latest on oral health or have questions about oral health, the Rhode Island Dental Association is here to help you.
Members of the RIDA have made a special commitment to uphold the ethical code, practice standards and mission of the RIDA: to improve the dental health of the public and to promote the art and science of dentistry. Your dentist's membership in the Rhode Island Dental Association is a reflection of his or her dedication for the profession of dentistry and to you, the patient.
Calendars
Oct 14, 2026
Effective Jan. 1, 2027, ADA active member dues will be $627.
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Oct 13, 2026
Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., a general dentist in Los Angeles, was voted president-elect of the ADA by the House of Delegates on Oct. 12.
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Oct 12, 2026
During his House address, President Richard Rosato, D.M.D., detailed the steps the ADA has taken to collaboratively address its challenges.
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Oct 11, 2026
The ADA honored its 2026 award winners Oct. 9 during the Changemakers Celebration at the ADA 2026 Scientific Session in Indianapolis.
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Oct 10, 2026
More than 600 stakeholders came together to discuss the ADA governance and organizational health evaluation during a town hall Oct. 9.
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Oct 09, 2026
New survey findings found that most HSA/FSA holders would use those funds to buy over-the-counter oral care products if they were eligible.
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Oct 09, 2026
Millions of healthcare workers now have a safer, confidential path to accessing mental health and substance use disorder care.
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Oct 08, 2026
The ADA 2026 Scientific Session kicked off Oct. 8 with the Science Into Practice Fireside Chat.
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Oct 08, 2026
Leaders from the ADA and ADA Foundation gathered with other Scientific Session attendees to pack 500 health and comfort kits for veterans.
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Speaker: Dr. Julian Conejo “Implant Dentistry, Smile Design, Esthetic Digital Workflow”