Events to Look Forward to

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Call for Creativity

Dentists are creative by nature, and we would like to showcase your creations whether it’s photographs, articles, drawings, paintings, etc. The pieces with be showcased in the exhibit hall for your peers to see! Please contact Dawn Champagne at dchampagne@csda.com for further information.

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Million Step Challenge

Million Steps Before the Annual Meeting
Walk 1,000,000 steps by the start of the Charter Oak Dental Annual Meeting in May and claim an exclusive gift!

More details to come.

Best Dressed Team Swag Challenge

Visit the information kiosk and take a team photo with Dr. Kevin Norige. Post to Facebook and tag us for a chance to win $100 gift card for your office! 

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Thursday Night Country Western Party

Thursday, May 14, 2026
6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Join Us for a Western Party! Relax or dance while enjoying delicious food, a specialty cocktail, wine, or beer! Don’t miss DJ and CSDA member Dr. C.E. Peck sponsored by Archway Dental!

Tickets = $60

Celebrating Women in Dentistry Luncheon

Friday, May 15, 2026
12:00 pm–1:30 pm

Let’s Do Lunch! Inviting women and all who support us

  • Increase knowledge base
  • Encourage social connection
  • Explore new opportunities to thrive in an ever changing environment
  • Share laughs and have fun!
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Trivia

Friday, May 15, 2026

Join us in the Pre-Function area.  Winner gets $25 Amazon gift certificate!

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Friday Reception

Friday, May 15, 2026
4:00 pm–5:30 pm

Free drink ticket included with registration can be redeemed in the exhibit hall for glass of wine, beer or soda.  Appetizers will be passed throughout the exhibit hall.

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Poster Presentations

Innovate & Inspire: The CSDA Future of Dentistry Event

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Morning
Student and resident poster contest featuring judges including CSDA member dentists Dr. Wen Shi, CEO of the ADA Forsyth Institute, and Dr. Jonathan Knapp, ADA 1st District Trustee

Noon
Networking Luncheon with CSDA leadership and poster authors

Afternoon
Grand Rounds Discussion: Multidisciplinary cases presented by UConn School of Dental Medicine and several regional residency programs; explore and collaborate on innovative solutions to complex cases

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Golf Tournament

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Details to be announced