By Danielle 
Two of the dental profession’s most influential gatherings are on the horizon, promising to shape the future of implant dentistry and oral research worldwide.
Dentsply Sirona Implant Solutions World Summit 2026
Dentsply Sirona’s flagship education event will return June 25–27, 2026, in Gothenburg, Sweden — the birthplace of osseointegration. The three-day summit will bring together clinicians, researchers and industry leaders for world-class education, live demonstrations and discussions on the future of implant dentistry.
Building on the momentum of past editions in Athens and Miami, the Gothenburg meeting will spotlight digital workflows, surgical innovation and prosthetic solutions.
“At the Implant Solutions World Summit, ideas, experience and inspiration converge. This event will once again offer a dynamic space to exchange ideas, discover clinical breakthroughs and connect with peers shaping the future of implant treatment,” said Rodrigo Canelhas, group vice-president, implants and prosthetic solutions at Dentsply Sirona.
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IADR General Session 2029
The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) will hold its General Session and Asia Pacific Regional Meeting June 27–30, 2029, in Yokohama, Japan, marking its return to the country after 28 years.
Expected to attract more than 5,000 participants — including nearly 4,800 international attendees — the IADR meeting is billed as the world’s largest dental, oral and craniofacial research conference. PACIFICO Yokohama will host the event, which will feature the latest science, hands-on demonstrations and opportunities for global collaboration.
“I am delighted that Yokohama has been selected to host the IADR General Session. IADR is the world’s largest dental, oral and craniofacial research organization, and its Japanese division has long had the second-largest membership, after that of the United States,” said Professor Satoshi Imazato, IADR immediate past president.
Organizers say the General Session will showcase cutting-edge research, foster international partnerships and highlight Japan’s long-standing contributions to dental science.
Event details
- Dates: Wednesday, June 27, to Saturday, June 30, 2029
- Venue: PACIFICO Yokohama
- Organizer: International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) — iadr.org