Star of the North 2026: The Midwest's Premier Dental Meeting

Since 1883, the Star of the North meeting has been the Midwest's premier dental conference. Organized by the Minnesota Dental Association, it draws 6,000–8,000 dental professionals annually with 200+ exhibitors, 90+ CE sessions, and some of the best networking opportunities in the region.

Why Star of the North Matters

The Midwest dental market is underserved by major conferences — Chicago Midwinter is the only other large meeting in the region. Star of the North fills a critical gap for dental professionals across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, the Dakotas, and neighboring states. Attendees are practice owners and office managers with purchasing authority who are actively seeking technology solutions to improve efficiency.

Key Topics for 2026

• AI and digital dentistry — artificial intelligence in diagnostics, front desk automation, and patient communication
• Practice management and efficiency — staffing challenges, workflow optimization, and revenue cycle management
• Clinical innovations — restorative, implant, and minimally invasive techniques
• Patient engagement — automated recall, appointment reminders, and online scheduling

Who Should Attend

This conference is ideal for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, office managers, and practice owners in the Upper Midwest. With 90+ CE sessions, it is one of the most CE-dense meetings in the region — and CE credits are a primary driver of attendance.

Attendance & Foot Traffic

Star of the North consistently draws 6,000–8,000 attendees with 200+ exhibitors. The 2023 meeting reported 6,308 attendees and 211 exhibitors. As one of America's oldest dental meetings (140+ years), it has deep brand loyalty in the Upper Midwest market.

Location: St. Paul, MN

Date: April 23-25, 2026

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