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Art & Science of Dentistry

Attendee FAQ

Registration and Cost

CDA Presents will be held May 15-17, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center. CDA introduces new lectures and workshops at every event. Program details will be available when registration opens.

CDA will announce when registration opens for the spring convention, at which time attendees can explore course options and register online. All workshops and lectures require advance registration, regardless of fee, to ensure you are able to have a seat at your desired course. Registration will be open online through the last day of the convention.

  1. Select Sign Up Now.
  2. Enter your email address and select one of the identifiers: ADA number, dental license or don’t have an ADA or license number.
  3. If the system detects a duplicate account, please use the Forgot your password option.
  4. If the system prompts you to create an account, follow instructions below:
    • Enter email address, verify code and check the CAPTCHA box.
    • Enter your licensed legal name and create a password.
    • Enter a phone number that a SMS message can be sent or a phone number that you can be called to verify your account.
      • Click Send Code
        1. You will receive a text message with a code listed.
        2. Enter code in the box provided.
        3. Click Verify code.
      • Click Call Me
        1. You will receive a phone call.
        2. Press the pound key to verify access to your account.
  5. Verify your account.
  6. Select your registration type by licensure and enter any additional registration requirements.
  7. Select your courses that you would like to take at CDA Presents as all courses require registration.
  8. Add guests by selecting Add Guest or complete your registration.
  9. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email.
    Please note: You are only able to get back into your registration through your confirmation email.

CDA member dentists benefit from waived registration fees. If you’re a California dentist, you can join CDA today and save at CDA Presents. All attendees can save on workshops in Anaheim by registering before the early-bird deadline.

Registration will be open online through the last day of the convention.

All workshops and lectures require registration. Please reference the registration platform for the individual fees and course details.

Select courses either require or recommend attendees complete a prerequisite lecture and/or bring their own supplies. Attendees should review the Prerequisite and Supplies Checklist to verify requirements and recommendations for their courses ahead of CDA Presents.

CDA introduces new courses and programs at every event. See the Schedule Planner for Anaheim workshops, lectures and special events.

The deadline to cancel, change and request refunds without penalty is listed on your confirmation email. Email us your request for cancellation or remove the course from your registration dashboard by checking the box on the event explorer.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 3:00 – 5:00pm

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6:30am – 5:00pm

Friday, May 16, 2025, 6:30am – 5:00pm

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 6:30am – 4:00pm

There are two main volunteer opportunities at CDA Presents. You can volunteer as a speaker/room host (minimum 5 hours total) or you can volunteer as a judge for our table clinics competition (half-day time commitment on Friday or Saturday).

Earning C.E.

We offer expansive opportunities for you to earn C.E.; however, the Dental Board of California regulates a maximum 8 hours of C.E. (1 C.E. credit = 1 Hour) earned in one day. 

You have the opportunity to submit your feedback through surveys after your courses. While not mandatory, we encourage you to participate and help guide future speaker and course selections. CDA also sends attendees a survey to capture their feedback on the overall convention experience. 

C.E. transcripts from the May 2024 convention are available to licensed attendees through cda.org. Be sure to hold on to the three-digit code provided at courses, should it be needed to confirm C.E.

Here’s how to access it:

  • Visit cda.org and sign in with the same username and password you used to register for CDA Presents.
  • Once you are signed in, choose My Profile and click C.E./Transcripts.
  • Filter your transcripts by all time or date range.
  • Follow the prompts to review and print your C.E. certificate.
Create a new account

If you’ve only used cda.org to access your member profile, statements or payments in the past, you’ll need to create a new account to get your transcripts:

  • Visit cda.org and click My Account in the upper right corner.
  • Once you’ve reached the log in screen, click Sign up now and follow the prompts to create a new account. Use the primary email associated with your CDA membership.
  • All done! You can now access your C.E. transcripts.