Welcome to the 2026 Star of the South Dental Conference debuting a NEW location, Norris Conference Center in Houston CityCentre, and an all-inclusive format!
Hosted by the Greater Houston Dental Society! This year’s conference is a simplified and streamlined, high-impact event. designed to provide local dentists, hygienists, and assistants with the essential tools and knowledge they need for patient care. Offering nine hours of continuing education in 1 ½ days, and opportunities to connect with exhibiting partners and vendors.
CE programs will be presented in a series of 1.5-hour lectures. Based on the following schedule:
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | |
| 7:30 – 8:30 | Attendee arrival, registration, breakfast, coffee, visit with Partners / Exhibitors |
| 8:30 – 10:00 | Continuing education – Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants |
| 10:00 – 10:40 | Break – refreshments, visit with partners / exhibitors |
| 10:20 – 11:50 | Continuing Education – Hygienists |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Continuing Education – Dentists |
| 10:40 – 12:10 | Continuing Education – Dental Assistants |
| 11:50 – 1:00 | Lunch – visit with Partners / Exhibitors |
| 1:00 – 2:30 | Continuing education – Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | Break – refreshments, visit with partners / exhibitors |
| 3:00 – 4:30 | Continuing education – Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Visit with Partners / Exhibitors |
| Saturday, September 26, 2026 | |
| 7:30 – 8:30 | Attendee arrival, registration, breakfast, coffee, visit with Partners / Exhibitors |
| 8:30 – 10:00 | Continuing education– Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants |
| Optional workshops for Dentists (additional fee, must register) | |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Break – refreshments, visit with partners / exhibitors |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Continuing education – Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants |
| Optional workshop for Dentist continues | |
Click here to see the Speakers and Topics, and suggested tracks.
The fee structure is all-inclusive of 9 hours of continuing education lectures and includes breakfast and lunch on Friday, and breakfast on Saturday.
2026 REGISTRATION CATEGORY & FEES
| Reg. Code | Registration Type | Early Bird (By 8-21-26) | Regular(After 8-21-26) |
| A | Member Dentist (GHDS/TDA/ADA) | $440 | $515 |
| B | Active Military Dentist (Proof Required) | $305 | $380 |
| C | Non-Member | $800 | $875 |
| D | UTSD Full-time Faculty (non-GHDS member dentist) | $440 | $515 |
| E | Hygienist | $395 | $470 |
| F | Chairside Assistant | $395 | $470 |
| G | Dental Lab Technician | $395 | $470 |
| H | UTSD Resident (Proof Required) | $260 | $335 |
In addition, two optional workshops (listed below) for dentists are available for an additional fee:
Ridge Preservation Procedures 3 hours $595
Advanced Suturing Techniques 1.5 hours $325
(speakers, and course description can be viewed here) Coming Soon
Early Bird Registrations must be received by August 21, 2026. Regular Registration fees apply after August 21, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS.