"I WAS THERE WHEN DENTISTRY STEPPED INTO THE AGE OF AI."
A legacy that began in Dubai. In 2005, CAPP organised the world’s first CAD/CAM and Digital Dentistry Conference, when the market barely existed and only a handful of pioneers exhibited. It was a leap of faith, and it helped spark the movement that shaped modern digital dentistry. Now the next transformation begins: From Believers to Leaders, CAD/CAM Goes AI 2026.
On 13-14 November 2026, CAPP will host the 40th edition of the AI CAD/CAM Digital & Aesthetics Dental ConfEx and the 20th International Society for Laser Dentistry (ISLD) Congress are held in conjunction at the Madinat Jumeirah Arena & Conference Centre, Dubai, UAE. All dental professionals and the dental industry are welcome to attend this event which is expected to attract over 5,000 dental professionals as it did in November 2025.
In 2005, only the believers came. In 2026, the believers will lead.
One Ticket. Full Access. All Events.
The registration fee includes access to the two-day event, 12 scientific sessions, the exhibition hall, a CME-accredited certificate of attendance, and coffee breaks during the event. Lunch is not included and can be added as an optional add-on during registration.
This leading international event will include the following sub-events:
- 20th International Society for Laser Dentistry (ISLD) Congress
- Pediatric Dentistry Symposium (PDS)
- Digital Orthodontics Symposium (DOS) (Round Table Trainings & Lectures)
- Clinical Endodontics Symposium (CES)
- Clinical Implantology Symposium (CIS)
- Whole-Body Health Symposium (WBHS)
- Dental Technician Int’l Meeting (DTIM) (Round Table Trainings)
- AI Innovations in Dentistry Programme
- Exhibition - Free Registration
- Free CME Training – Workshops
- Poster Presentations
- Hands-On Courses
What To Expect
Revolutionary Topics & Sessions
- AI in Diagnostics & Radiology – sustainable workflows: faster, sharper, predictive, with reduced radiation and repeated exposure.
- AI in Smile Design & Aesthetics – intelligent simulations reducing chairside trial-and-error, saving time, material, and patient stress.
- AI in CAD/CAM Workflows – machine learning optimising milling and 3D printing for less waste, more precision, and longer-lasting restorations.
- Smart Materials & Digital Twins – predictive performance that extends longevity, reduces replacements, and enhances patient safety.
- Implantology & Surgery – AI for guided planning, bone quality prediction, and risk reduction — making surgical outcomes safer and more sustainable.
- Orthodontics – predictive growth forecasting, aligner planning, fewer refinements = fewer plastics wasted.
- Practice & Education – sustainable digital clinics, AI-enhanced training, and ethical frameworks for technology adoption.
Industry & Innovation Showcase
- AI-powered scanners, milling units, and 3D printers designed for efficiency and sustainability.
- Panels with industry leaders on how AI + CAD/CAM + Sustainability will transform not only dentistry, but also global healthcare.
Why It Matters
- For dentists: The future is not just intelligent, it is sustainable. Patients expect treatments that are precise, safe, and responsible.
- For companies: In 2005, only five exhibitors believed. Today, they are icons. 2026 is your moment to prove your leadership in both innovation and sustainability.
- For universities & clinics: Training the next generation means teaching not only digital mastery, but also responsibility for long-term impact.
Who Should Attend?
Dental professionals, the dental industry, dental experts, and top international speakers will gather at the two-day dental scientific conference and exhibition which will also include multidisciplinary hands-on training courses, poster presentations and exhibition training zones.
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