Register for the Midwinter Meeting

Welcome to the premier dental event of the year! Registration for the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting is your first step to unlocking three days of world-class continuing education, cutting-edge exhibits, and unbeatable networking opportunities.

How to Register

Registration is OPEN! Click here to register you and your team!

Who Should Register

Dentists (Members & Non-Members)
Dental Hygienists
Dental Assistants
Team (Office & Lab)
Students & Residents
International Attendees
Exhibits Only, Dentists and Trade
Exhibitors (via Exhibitor Registration Portal)

Registration Fees

We offer competitive rates for every role in the dental profession, with discounts for:

CDS/ADA members
3+1= Free
Students
And More!

What Your Registration Includes

Access to exhibit hall (500+ booths!)
- Hadley's Hounds Pet Park
- Relaxation & Recharge Stations
- Experience CDS Booth
- CDS Midwinter Closet
- Dental Innovation Lab
- Sponsored Learning Theaters
- Student Research Poster Display
- Pop-In for Garrett's Popcorn
- Sips, Suds, & Sales
Opportunitity to register for Continuing Education courses
- Over 230 Lectures, Panels, & Workshops to choose from!
Special events & lounges (must register for these)
- Early Career Dentist Lounge
- Hygienist Luncheon
- International Lounge
- Dental Student Reception
- Friday Night Bash
- President's Dinner Dance
FREE Onsite shuttle transportation
Midwinter Meeting mobile app access

Registration Categories & Fees

DENTIST

TYPE	Nov - Dec	January	February - Onsite	Credentials
CDS Member	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	Paid; auto-plan; 2026
CDS Associate Member	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	Paid; auto-plan; 2026
ADA Member	$ 169	$189	$ 199	paid; auto-plan; 2026
Non-ADA Member	$ 869	$ 889	$ 899
Postdoctoral/Resident	$ 69	$ 89	$ 99	Enrolled in the current program
Federal	$ 169	$ 189	$ 199	Upload Federal/Military ID
International	$ 169	$ 189	$ 199

TEAM

TYPE	Nov - Dec	January	February - Onsite	Credentials
Hygienist (ISDS)	$ 0	$ 39	$ 59	2026 member
Hygienist	$ 69	$ 89	$ 99
Assistant	$ 69	$ 89	$ 99
Team Office Health Coordinator Medica/Health Prof Dental Technician	$ 69	$ 89	$ 99

EXHIBITS ONLY

TYPE	Nov - Dec	January	February - Onsite	Credentials (upload or show onsite)
Exhibits Only Dentist	$ 349	$ 349	$ 399
Exhibits Only Trade	$ 349	$ 349	$ 399

GUEST

TYPE	Nov - Dec	January	February - Onsite	Credentials
Guest	$ 69	$ 89	$ 99	no courses
Guest Under 18 Events Only	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	no courses; An adult must accompany children
Press	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	apply here

STUDENT

TYPE	Nov - Dec	January	February - Onsite	Credentials (Upload ID or faculty letter)
Dental Student USA	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Dental Student Int'l	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Pre-Dental Student	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	Current school ID
Hygienist Student	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	Current school ID
Assistant Student	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	Current school ID
Dental Technician Student	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	Current school ID

EXHIBITOR

TYPE	Nov - Dec	January	February - Onsite	Credentials
Exhibitor (comp)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	current exhibitor
Exhibitor (paid)	$ 69	$ 89	$ 99	Over "comp" allowance