2026 Annual Session

Redefining Standards: Modern Solutions for Timeless Smiles

2026 Annual Session of the ACP

Nov. 11-14 | Chicago

The American College of Prosthodontists is excited to welcome everyone to the 2026 Annual Session of the ACP, taking place in Chicago, Nov. 11-14.

Led by Program Chair Dr. Robert W. Berg and ACP President Dr. Kenneth Kurtz, Redefining Standards: Modern Solutions for Timeless Smiles brings together the best of innovation and tradition in prosthodontics, delivering a forward-looking experience grounded in clinical excellence.

Attendees will explore digital workflows, AI-driven resources, minimally invasive restorative strategies, esthetic excellence, implant prosthodontics and surgery, and interdisciplinary treatment planning - all while tackling real-world challenges such as restoration longevity, patient expectations, and complex case management using today’s most advanced tools and materials.

Through insights from leading clinicians and researchers shaping the future of the specialty, attendees will strengthen clinical decision-making, build confidence with modern technologies, and refine their ability to deliver predictable, long-lasting, esthetic outcomes. This meeting is the perfect opportunity to refine your craft, expand your vision, and reconnect with the timeless principles of functional and esthetic excellence, while embracing the solutions that define modern prosthodontic care.

Participation in this meeting will enable attendees to:

• Gain practical, evidence-based education that can be immediately implemented in prosthodontic practice, laboratories, and educational settings.
• Advance their understanding and application of digital technologies in prosthodontics through exposure to validated workflows, innovative tools, and current trends in patient care and education.
• Foster professional growth by engaging in opportunities for collaboration, leadership development, and mentorship within the prosthodontic community.

Your registration to this meeting includes up to 21.75 hours of general session continuing education, on-demand access to recordings of the main podium sessions, complimentary access to the Welcome Reception and Exhibit Hall Reception, opportunities for speaker Q&A, exclusive corporate content, and more!

This year there are also several hands-on courses available as add-ons Wednesday morning and throughout the day on Saturday.

Plan to join us in the Windy City for the premier meeting in prosthodontics!

Looking for information on Sponsorship and Exhibits? Learn more here!

Fees & Registration Information

* Includes International, Active Life, Retired Life, and Honorary Members
**Resident members currently enrolled a CODA-accredited prosthodontic or maxillofacial program (or have completed one within the past six months)
*** Members of the following Prosthodontic Forum Organizations: AAED, AAFP, AAID, AAMP, AO, AP, AES, APS, GNYAP, ITI, NGSAMD, PCSP, and SCAD.
****Guests cannot be dental professionals. Guests will have access to the exhibit hall, the poster competition, and breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday.

If you have any difficulties with registration, email education@prosthodontics.org or call (312) 573-1260.

On-Demand Access: ACP members who were not able to attend the meeting live can purchase on-demand access, which includes the opportunity to earn applicable CE credits. Additional information will be available after the event.

All in-person Annual Session attendees will receive access to the on-demand recordings as part of their in-person registration fee.

There will not be a live-streaming option for the 2026 Annual Session.

Payment: Payment in full is required to process online registrations. We welcome payments in the form of American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and checks payable to ACP.

Cancellations: Refunds, minus a $75 administrative fee, will be issued with a written cancellation notice sent to education@prosthodontics.org on or before Friday, Oct. 16. Registration fees will only be refunded to the person who paid the registration fees, by the same method as the original payment (i.e., credit card, check, etc.). Telephone cancellations ARE NOT accepted. No refund requests will be considered after Oct. 16. No refunds will be issued in the event of a no show.

Substitutions are gladly accepted! Substitutions of registrations are permitted prior to the event start date by submitting a written request to education@prosthodontics.org. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that substitution.

Consent Clause: Registration and attendance at, or participation in, ACP meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in recordings, both live and on-demand, photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities by ACP and other third parties, including but not limited the venue, the host city, and the host CVB. 

Program Changes: The ACP reserves the right to update programming as necessary and without prior notice. If a substitution or change is necessary, all materials will be updated accordingly. 

2026 Annual Session Hotel Information

Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 565-1234

Stay steps from the excitement of Downtown Chicago near Michigan Avenue and the heart of the Annual Session at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. This lakefront hotel offers direct access to the convention space and a wide range of on-site amenities designed to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Room Block Details - Book Today!

Dates: Nov. 11-14, 2026
Rooms may be available before or after the meeting dates at the group rate, based on hotel availability.

Rates (per night): Standard Room – $277 plus taxes and fees for single or double occupancy.

Cut-Off Date: Friday, Oct. 20, 2026
Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early to secure your preferred room!

Parking

• Self-Parking: $65 per day
• Valet Parking: $92 per day

Plan your trip: Get the most out of your trip to Chicago by looking at Choose Chicago tourism site to maximize your stay in the Windy City. whether you're looking to go see a show, plan a river cruise on the Chicago River, or find the best local cuisine options conveniently located on one site. 

Continuing Education Hours: Attendees are eligible to receive up to 21.75 continuing education credits for general sessions (attendees may claim fewer hours in accordance with their actual attendance).

Additional hours are available for attending the following sessions:

• Joint Educators Meeting
• Journal of Prosthodontics Workshop (ticketed event)
• ACP Board Preparation Course (ticketed event)

Attendees must complete an evaluation to receive a verification of participation (CE) form. Your sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit for individual sessions is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed below, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

    The American College of Prosthodontists is an ADA-CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professional in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

American College of Prosthodontists (Nationally) Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 11/1/2024 to 10/31/2028 Provider ID# 214690
 

The American College of Prosthodontists is a National Board of Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) approved continuing education provider for dental technicians. Continuing education credit awarded for participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of his/her state licensing board(s) and submit the form provided by the ACP to receive credit.

Resident & Dental Student Digital Poster Competition

The 2026 Resident & Dental Student Digital Poster Competition submission period is now open! Eligible residents and dental students are invited to submit an abstract to participate in this year's competition taking place at the 2026 Annual Session of the ACP Nov. 11-14, 2026 in Chicago. 

Eligibility: Resident applicants must be currently enrolled in a 3-4 year advanced training program in prosthodontics accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Graduates who have completed a CODA-accredited advanced prosthodontics program within 6 months prior to the event are eligible. Dental students must be currently enrolled in a CODA-accredited DDS/DMD dental program in North America.

*John J. Sharry Prosthodontic Research Competition finalists will not be eligible to present in the poster competition. Sharry applicants are encouraged to apply

Competition: There are three competition categories, residents must choose to compete in Original Research or Case Presentation, all predoctoral entries will compete in the Dental Student Competition. Participants will have their posters scored by four judges. Three judges will evaluate the submitted digital poster in advance of the event, and one judge will evaluate the live presentation on site. The combined scores (60% from live presentation, 40% from prejudging) will be calculated and the top 3 in each category will be recognized on the main stage at the conclusion of general session on Friday, Nov. 13.

*All abstracts must contain final data at time of submission for fullest consideration.

Deadlines:

Aug. 21 - Completed Abstract Submissions Due

Oct. 9 - Poster Submission Deadline (Accepted abstracts will be notified late August/early September) 

If you have any questions or need any accommodations, please contact us via email, all accommodations must be requested before the submission deadline.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

John J. Sharry Prosthodontic Research Competition

The John J. Sharry Prosthodontic Research Competition, sponsored by the ACP Education Foundation will take place during the 2026 Annual Session of the ACP in Chicago. This competition is held to support and celebrate original research in prosthodontics by residents. 

The ACP strongly encourages all programs to participate in this competition.

Eligibility: Individuals are eligible if they are currently enrolled in a postdoctoral prosthodontic program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or have completed such a program in the last three (3) years and are an Active Member, Fellow, or Resident Member, in good standing, of the American College of Prosthodontists. Manuscripts must not have been previously accepted for publication (except for Journal of Prosthodontics (JOP) acceptance) and are eligible for publication in the JOP.

Finalists: For the first time in recent history the six finalists will present live on the main podium during the Annual Session. Each finalist will be given 15 minutes to present to the Research Committee and audience, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A from the Research Committee.

Submission Deadline: Submissions are due via email by Friday, June 12.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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