Imagine learning the latest breakthroughs in AI, digital dentistry, implants, lasers, and dental materials—without booking a flight. That vision becomes reality this October as MDPI’s Dentistry Journal hosts the 1st International Online Conference on Dentistry (IOCDT 2026), bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, educators, and innovators from around the world.
Scheduled for 7–9 October 2026, the virtual conference will take place on the Sciforum platform, making cutting-edge dental education accessible to participants across every continent.
A Global Meeting for Modern Dentistry
IOCDT 2026 is designed to showcase the latest scientific discoveries, clinical techniques, and emerging technologies that are transforming oral healthcare. Whether you’re a practicing dentist, postgraduate student, researcher, or academic, the conference offers an opportunity to learn directly from internationally recognized experts.
The event is chaired by three renowned leaders in dentistry:
- Prof. Dr. Claude Jaquiéry – University Hospital Basel & University of Basel, Switzerland
- Prof. Dr. Georgios Romanos – Stony Brook University (USA) and Goethe University (Germany)
- Prof. Dr. Gianrico Spagnuolo – University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Topics That Will Shape Tomorrow’s Dentistry
The scientific program spans virtually every major dental specialty, including:
- Preventive Dentistry & Oral Hygiene
- Dental Materials
- Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
- Restorative Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Dental Traumatology
- Periodontics
- Implant Dentistry
- Laser Dentistry
- Digital Dentistry
- Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
The dedicated AI session highlights how rapidly machine learning, automation, and digital workflows are becoming part of everyday dental practice.
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 5 June 2026
- Acceptance Notification: 31 July 2026
- Registration Deadline: 1 October 2026
- Conference Dates: 7–9 October 2026
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact us at iocdt2026@mdpi.com.
Why This Conference Matters
Virtual scientific meetings are redefining continuing dental education by removing travel barriers while connecting professionals worldwide. Participants can interact with international experts, discover emerging research, present their own work, and stay current with advances that are already changing clinical practice.
As dentistry continues to embrace artificial intelligence, digital workflows, biomaterials, and minimally invasive care, conferences like IOCDT 2026 provide a valuable platform for collaboration and innovation.
For dentists looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving profession, this event offers an opportunity to explore where the future of dentistry is heading—directly from the world’s leading experts, all from the convenience of home.
References
MDPI Dentistry Journal – 1st International Online Conference on Dentistry (IOCDT 2026)
