In British Columbia, the tradition of gathering to share information on dentistry began in 1936 when the first BC Study Club was established. As time passed, the need for an annual meeting that all BC dentists could attend became evident. An annual dental convention was created and in the subsequent years experienced continued growth and with that the need to expand from smaller hotel settings into the world class Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre (now the Vancouver Convention Centre). In 1998 that meeting became known as the Pacific Dental Conference and welcomed dentists and their teams not only from BC, but from other provinces and our neighbors in the US. The tradition of offering exceptional continuing education programs, the latest in cutting edge techniques, and emerging technology and services continues today.
The Pacific Dental Conference is organized by dental professionals for dental professionals. The PDC Organizing Group (made up of nine Dentists and one Hygienist) volunteer their time to bring you one of the best dental conferences in North America.
We look forward to welcoming all dental professionals to the 2020 Pacific Dental Conference (PDC) taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, BC, March 5-7, 2020.
The PDC offers a wide range of Open Sessions and Hands-on Courses on Thursday, March 5 through Saturday, March 7. The exhibit floor is open to all attendees on Thursday and Friday, March 5 & 6 and the PDC Lab Expo takes place on Saturday, March 7.
The Pacific Dental Conference is pleased to bring to Vancouver a top notch selection of presenters who are prominent leaders in the dental industry. As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to learn from the best while earning CE credits.
For the majority of attendees, CE Credit is given for general attendance (maximum of 5 hours) and hour-for-hour credit for individually attended courses. The PDC programming offers you the opportunity to acquire up to 20 CE credits.
Over 300 knowledgeable exhibitors will be on-hand on our Exhibit Hall floor to meet with you one on one. Test out their latest products and take advantage of the show specials that many of them offer at the PDC.
Network and collaborate with close to 14,000 dental professionals that attend the PDC each year. Share ideas outside of the session rooms, attend your class reunion or one of the PDC social events learning doesnt only happen in the meeting room!
Important Dates for Attendees
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Online Registration Opens
Friday, January 10, 2020
Early Bird Discounts End (in office by 4pm; online midnight)
Friday, January 31, 2020
Deadline for Refund Requests
(must be submitted in writing and are subject to a $25+GST cancellation fee)
Friday, February 28, 2020
Online Registration Closes at Midnight
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
2:00pm – 6:00pm On-site Registration
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
7:00am – 7:00pm On-site Registration
Thursday, March 5, 2020
7:30am – 6:00pm On-site Registration
8:30am – 4:30pm Scientific Program
8:30am – 5:30pm Exhibit Hall
Friday, March 6, 2020
7:30am – 6:00pm On-site Registration
8:30am – 4:30pm Scientific Program
8:30am – 5:30pm Exhibit Hall
Saturday, March 7, 2020
7:30am – 4:00pm On-site Registration
8:30am – 4:00pm Scientific Program
8:00am – 4:30pm DTABC 37th Conference
8:00am – 3:00pm PDC Lab Expo