When and where is the 2027 Midwinter Meeting?

February 25 to 27, 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The exhibit hall is in the West Building, Level 3, Hall F, 2301 S. Indiana Ave.

What are the exhibit hall hours?

Thursday, Feb. 25 and Friday, Feb. 26 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday, Feb. 27 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

When does registration open?

Registration opens November 2, 2026. Onsite registration starts Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

How much does it cost?

Registration is free for CDS member dentists. From November to January, ADA member dentists pay $179, non-member dentists $879, and hygienists and assistants $79; prices rise in February and onsite.

Dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, office staff, students and residents, and international attendees. Exhibitors register through the exhibitor portal.

Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2027

Name: Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2027
Start: 2027-02-25T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-02-27T15:00:00+00:00
Location: McCormick Place

About this event

The Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting is one of the best-known scientific dental meetings in the US, held every February in Chicago. Over three days it brings together dentists, specialists, hygienists, assistants, office staff, students and exhibitors for continuing education from leading speakers, hands-on workshops and a large exhibit hall of new dental products and technology. The 2027 exhibit hall is in McCormick Place's West Building.

Who attends

Registration is open to the whole dental team, with member discounts through CDS and the ADA.

Dentists and specialists (members and non-members)
Dental hygienists
Dental assistants
Office managers and staff
Students and residents
International attendees

What registration includes

A registration covers the core meeting, with continuing education courses booked separately inside the registration.

Access to an exhibit hall of 500+ booths
Option to register for continuing education courses
Special events and lounges, including the Early Career Lounge, Student Lounge and Hygienist Luncheon
Free onsite shuttle transportation
Midwinter Meeting mobile app
New for 2027: CDS members get free digital recordings for 60 days after the event

Exhibit hall

The exhibit hall is in the McCormick Place West Building, Level 3, Hall F (2301 S. Indiana Ave.). It is open Thursday and Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

About the organizer

The meeting is run by the Chicago Dental Society, the largest local component of the American Dental Association, which serves members in Cook, Lake and DuPage counties and welcomes associate members from across the US and abroad.

Tickets & passes

CDS Dentist / CDS Associate Dentist — Free: Free with paid 2027 CDS membership
ADA Dentist — USD 179: Nov to Jan rate; $199 February and onsite
Non-Member Dentist — USD 879: Nov to Jan rate; $899 February and onsite
Government/Military or International Dentist — USD 179: Nov to Jan rate; $199 February and onsite
Post Grad/Resident Dentist — USD 79: Nov to Jan rate; $99 February and onsite
Hygienist or Assistant — USD 79: Nov to Jan rate; $99 February and onsite; ISDS member hygienists free until February

Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2027 is a Healthcare event taking place 25-27 Feb 2027 at McCormick Place, Chicago, United States.