Registration Opens for 2026 Dental Testing & Regulatory Summit
October gathering brings examiners, educators and regulators together for licensure programming and continuing education.
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August 11, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Registration Opens for 2026 Dental Testing & Regulatory Summit
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
| Condition | Dental Testing and Regulatory Standards |
| Key Mechanisms | Focus on dental licensure, examination standards, and dental education. |
| Target Population | Dental regulators, educators, examiners, state regulators, program directors, and faculty. |
| Care Setting | Dental education and regulatory environments. |
Key Highlights
- Event scheduled for Oct. 14 to 18 at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
- Hands-on dental hygiene session for educators to experience the ADEX exam.
- Opportunity to earn up to 4.5 continuing education credits in clinical dentistry.
- Mission of Mercy MD/PA selected as charitable partner for the Summit.
- ADEX examinations accepted or required in 51 U.S. jurisdictions.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients receiving care from dental professionals licensed through ADEX examinations.
Mission of Mercy's Mobile Dental Clinic serves communities, including veterans.
Clinical Best Practices
- Engagement between boards, educators, and examiners to advance the profession.
- Support for charitable initiatives through event registration.
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