PREREGISTER TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY!
Avoid long registration lines: preregister online or by mail using the form in the registration brochure. Registrations after July 14, 2025 will incur an additional $50 fee per person.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION HOURS
Thursday, August 21 – 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 22 – 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 23 – 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
TIPS FOR REGISTERING ONLINE
- Print out the registration brochure and have everyone select classes BEFORE starting your online registration. If you begin online, then close out without making any payment, your progress will not save.
- Your registration login information does not carry over from year to year. You must create a new unique user name and password for this year’s meeting.
- Note when registering a dentist’s staff that only dentists are ADA Members. There is no reduced pricing for a Member’s staff.
- Multiple people can be added to registration, sharing the same credit card. While in the initial person’s account, look for the red button that says “Add Attendee” or the pull down menu subheading that says “Add registrant.”
- Select your courses early! In previous years, popular courses have sold out as early as mid-June. Class sizes are dictated by fire marshal regulations and larger classrooms are generally not available.
PREREGISTRATION MATERIALS
Badges are sent to U.S. registrants by mail approximately one month prior to the Conference. Materials for those outside the U.S. are held for pickup at the On-site Registration Area. Each registered person receives a personalized packet of materials. Obtain a lanyard, on-site program and other important information at the Welcome Center when you arrive.
CORRECTIONS/CHANGES/ADDITIONS
Corrections, changes and additions are processed at no charge after original registration has been submitted. Online registrants may make certain changes to their information and add classes through the website. You cannot cancel registrations on the website. You may also mail corrections, changes and additions to the registration company. Indicate the ID number shown on your name badge.
TICKETS & COURSES
All courses will be listed on one summary ticket on the back side of the name badge.
ONLINE HANDOUTS
After registering for courses, attendees with valid email addresses will receive access to handouts online. Attendees should download the handouts for each course they plan to attend. Handouts are not available on-site.
LOST BADGES & SUMMARY TICKET
Lost badges are replaced at no additional cost at the On-site Registration desk with photo ID.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
Workshops marked with an asterisk (*) require supplies. Supply lists are printed with the course information. Attendees are responsible for bringing supplies to the course.
CLASSROOMS
All rooms are set to maximum capacity. When the room is filled, no additional people will be admitted and no standing is allowed per order of the fire marshal. No children are permitted in the classrooms. Cellular phones and pagers must be turned off prior to entering any of the meeting rooms.
SWDC COURSE TICKET POLICY
All 2025 Southwest Dental Conference courses are ticketed. You must be registered and have a course listed on your summary ticket to attend each course. Please indicate the course numbers on your registration form.
You must register for the courses you plan to attend in order to receive CE credit. The SWDC CE Verification system does not allow you to enter completion codes for courses in which you did not obtain a ticket.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
Cancellation/Refund Deadline: July 25, 2025.
For registration and/or course cancellations, name and badge number(s) must be submitted via email to info@dcds.org by July 25, 2025. A 20% administrative fee will be assessed. No refunds are given after the stated deadline regardless of reason including, but not limited to, death, illness or acts of God. Refunds are processed four weeks after completion of the Conference.