Events to Look Forward to

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.

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!

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!

Trivia
Friday, May 15, 2026
Join us in the Pre-Function area. Winner gets $25 Amazon gift certificate!
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.

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

Golf Tournament
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Details to be announced
