2026 AADSM Annual Meeting

Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago

About AADSM Annual Meeting

The AADSM Annual Meeting is the premier dental sleep medicine conference of the year. Open to dentists, dental team members, physicians, scientists, and other health care professionals who treat or have an interest in treating patients with sleep-disorder breathing – the AADSM Annual Meeting has something to offer to everyone. The meeting features the most clinically relevant and evidence-based topics in dental sleep medicine to help you provide your patients with the highest quality care.

This year’s meeting will feature:

A pre-meeting course - Evolving Trends in Sleep Data: From Sleep Study Interpretation to Therapy Optimization
Opening Address: Lou Radja, a recognized and award-winning inspirational speaker. His mission is to uplift, educate and inspire individuals and organizations to live up to their greatness. Learn more about the speaker HERE.
100+ clinical takeaways to implement in your practice
Practice management, advanced and case-based tracks
Networking reception with complimentary drink tickets

RECORDED SESSIONS: Unable to attend all of the sessions you want? Or want to listen to a great session again? Your in-person meeting registration includes access to recorded sessions for up to one year following the meeting.

Submit 2026 Call for Abstracts & Case Reports

Photo credit: Hornblower Group City Cruises

Chicago River Soirée
Saturday, May 2 | 6:30 PM-9:00 PM

Join us for an unforgettable evening aboard the Odyssey Chicago River Vessel! Your ticket will include stunning views of Chicago’s iconic skyline, an open bar, three-course dinner, music, and the opportunity to socialize with fellow attendees in a relaxed, elegant atmosphere.

Evolving Trends in Sleep Data: From Sleep Study Interpretation to Therapy Optimization Course
Thursday, April 30

Don't miss this interactive add-on course taking place prior to the general session! This course will:

Take a deep dive into sleep-data interpretation.
Explore what sleep physicians prioritize when evaluating different testing modalities
How these technologies inform candidacy for oral appliance therapy
How to assess treatment efficacy
How to support long-term follow-up using reliable data streams.

The AADSM designates this course for 8 continuing education credits.

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Registration Rates

General Registration Rates

Registration Type	On or before March 20	March 21-April 29	Onsite
AADSM Member*	$675	$750	$775
AADSM Federal Service Member**	$200	$225	$250
AADSM Dental Team Member***	$350	$425	$450
AADSM Student Member	$75	$75	$75
Nonmember	$875	$950	$975

*Includes Full, Academic, and Emeritus members of the AADSM.
**This rate is only available to those who are Federal Service members of the AADSM. If you currently serve full time in federal service, download the application for Federal Service Membership.
***This rate is only available to dental team members who are members of the AADSM. Click here to learn more about dental team membership.

Evolving Trends in Sleep Data: From Sleep Study Interpretations to Therapy Optimization Course Registration Rates

	On or before April 29
AADSM Member*	$225
Nonmember	$325

*Member categories include: Full, Academic, Emeritus, Federal Service, Student, and AADSM Team Members.
Registration for the 2026 AADSM Annual Meeting is required in order to register for the Evolving Trends in Sleep Data: From Sleep Study Interpretation to Therapy Optimization course.

Registration for the 2026 AADSM Annual Meeting is required in order to register for the Evolving Trends in Sleep Data: From Sleep Study Interpretation to Therapy Optimization course.

Teaching Method and Recorded Sessions

The 2026 AADSM Annual Meeting will be conducted as a live, in-person educational activity from May 1-3, 2026 and consist of three general session tracks (Tracks A, B, and C). The meeting will be comprised of lectures, panel discussions, and roundtable discussions, followed by question and answer. The Thursday add-on course taking place on April 30 and the general sessions taking place from May 1-3 will be recorded live and made available after the meeting as an on-demand activity for a limited period of time. Registration for the in-person meeting will include access to these recordings at no additional cost. Those who are unable to attend in-person will have the option to purchase access to the recordings after the meeting.

Continuing Education Information

The AADSM is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ADA.org/cerp.

The AADSM designates this activity for the following maximum CE credits depending on whether you attended in-person or listen to the recordings:

General Session

17 live, in-person CE credits for sessions attended in person

34 self-instructional, electronically mediated if you listen to the recordings

Evolving Trends in Sleep Data: From Sleep Study Interpretation to Therapy Optimization – optional add-on course

8 live, in-person CE if you attended in-person or self-instructional, electronically mediated if you listen to the recordings

Policies and Disclaimers

Registrations will not be processed unless accompanied by payment in full. Registration forms that are incomplete or do not include full payment will be returned. If you are paying by check or international money order, please note that all payments must be made in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank. Credit cards accepted include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

Confirmation

After registering for the 2026 AADSM Annual Meeting, a confirmation email will be sent from the AADSM. It is recommended that you bring your confirmation email with you to the meeting. This will allow you to pick up your registration materials by using ExpressPass®. If there are any questions or discrepancies with your registration, the confirmation email will provide the information necessary to quickly resolve the issue.

Cancellation and Refunds - 2026 AADSM Annual Meeting

Cancellation

Notification of cancellation must be submitted in writing to the AADSM national office at annualmeeting@aadsm.org. A $50.00 administrative fee will be withheld on the cancellation postmarked on or before April 10, 2026. Refunds are not possible after this date. If you are registered for the meeting and do not attend, you will not be provided a refund.

Refunds

Refunds will be applied to the original payment source (i.e., credit card, check). Any refunds applied via check will be processed by the AADSM to individuals in the US (or e-payment to individuals who chose to set up an account in Bill.com) and by wire transfer to individuals outside of the US.

Registration Types

Member: To register as a member, the registrant must currently be an individual member of the AADSM. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing nonmember fees.
Student Member: To register as a student member, the registrant must currently be a student member of the AADSM. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a student member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing nonmember fees.
Dental Team Member: To register as an AADSM dental team member, the registrant must currently be an individual member of the AADSM. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing fees.
Federal Service Member: To register as a federal service member, the registrant must currently be a federal service member of the AADSM. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a federal service member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing nonmember fees.
Nonmember: If you are not an individual member of the AADSM and would like to become a member and save on your registration, please complete the membership application at www.aadsm.org/membership.php. For more information regarding AADSM membership, contact the AADSM at (630) 686-9875.

Disclaimers

Participation

The AADSM, its contractors and attending news media may be photographing or videotaping, scientific sessions and events at the Annual Meeting. By attending the 2026 AADSM Annual Meeting, attendees acknowledge these activities and agree to allow their image to be used by the AADSM in association publications, on the AADSM website and in marketing and promotional materials. Attendees at the 2026 AADSM Annual Meeting waive all claims against the AADSM for any liability resulting from these uses.

AADSM Privacy Policy

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Photography/Recording Policy

Photography and/or recording of any kind (other than by the AADSM or registered press approved by the AADSM) of sessions, speakers and the exhibit hall is strictly prohibited. No cameras will be allowed on the exhibit floor or in the meeting rooms at any time. Violation of this rule could result in the confiscation of the film or recording device and removal of individual from the meeting.

Rebate

The hotel group rate includes a rebate back to the AADSM.

Endorsement

Any opinion expressed or communicated regarding any product, device or appliance during an AADSM educational program is solely the opinion of the individual(s) expressing or communicating that opinion, and not that of the AADSM.

The AADSM does not endorse or recommend any products or services. The AADSM does not review, investigate, or otherwise approve the quality, type, message, nature, or value of any product or service discussed in the course and assumes no liability of any kind for any verbal or written information provided by speakers or attendees. We encourage you to conduct your own independent research to verify and investigate any company prior to purchasing its products or services. Please consult your own professional legal, financial and medical advisors for advice concerning any products or services discussed.

As a result, AADSM disclaims any warranty or guarantee about the performance of any recommended product, device or service. AADSM provides a forum for the discussion of best practices in the field, but participants agree by attendance at AADSM events that AADSM has no liability or responsibility for any clinical or other outcomes from the matters discussed at their meetings.

The AADSM cautions participants about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into practice when they have not had supervised clinical experience or demonstrated competency.

Industry Support

While the AADSM appreciates the support of the exhibiting companies, it does not endorse or recommend any products, services, or educational offerings provided by exhibitors or through industry supported events held at the AADSM Annual Meeting.

The exhibit hall is simply available as a convenience for attendees who may want to learn more or compare various products, services or educational offerings. The AADSM does not review, investigate, or otherwise approve, the quality, type, message, nature, or value of any product or service marketed by exhibitors. We encourage you to conduct your own independent research.

AADSM Code of Conduct

Please click here to review the AADSM’s official guidelines and requirements for behavior in an AADSM meeting. All course participants must observe all AADSM standards at all times. Violations of this code are taken seriously and may in the sole discretion of AADSM to actions including, but not limited to ending the participation in a course or future AADSM meetings or trainings.

Membership Disclaimer
To register as a member, the registrant must currently be an individual member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember for all sessions at the prevailing fees. To become a member and take advantage of the membership benefits, you must apply for membership prior to the time of submission of your AADSM Annual Meeting registration form. Membership applications are available at aadsm.org.

COVID-19 and Mitigation of Infectious Illness
If a participant is not feeling well, they are encouraged to seek appropriate medical assistance and not attend a public meeting. Specifically, COVID-19 is an endemic virus, and participants are expected to follow all local, state and federal regulations concerning mitigation of the COVID-19 virus or other illnesses where public health authorities have provided advisories regarding public meetings. AADSM supports participants, staff, guests and vendors who voluntarily choose to use masks to reduce their risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other illnesses. Participants should respect the personal boundaries that others may have due to their desire to mitigate the risk COVID-19 and other infectious illnesses. AADSM assumes no liability for illness caused by COVID-19 or other illnesses. Meeting participants assume the risk of attending public meetings and should exercise precautions appropriate to their circumstances.

Cancellation and Refunds - 2025 AADSM Annual Meeting Recordings

All 2025 meeting recording registrations are final; no refunds will be provided. An email confirmation will be sent after online registration is completed.

Registration Types

Member: To register as a member, the registrant must currently be an individual member of the AADSM. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing nonmember fees.
Student Member: To register as a student member, the registrant must currently be a student member of the AADSM. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a student member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing nonmember fees.
Dental Team Member: To register as an AADSM dental team member, the registrant must currently be an individual member of the AADSM. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing fees.
Federal Service Member: To register as a federal service member, the registrant must currently be a federal service member of the AADSM. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a federal service member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing nonmember fees.
Nonmember: If you are not an individual member of the AADSM and would like to become a member and save on your registration, please complete the membership application at www.aadsm.org/membership.php. For more information regarding AADSM membership, contact the AADSM at (630) 686-9875.

Membership Disclaimer

To register as a member, the registrant must currently be an individual member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. If the AADSM is unable to confirm that the individual is a member, the AADSM will register the individual as a nonmember for all sessions at the prevailing fees. To become a member and take advantage of the membership benefits, you must apply for membership prior to the time of submission of your AADSM Annual Meeting registration form. Membership applications are available at aadsm.org.