New Zealand Dental Congress 2026

New Zealand’s Biggest Dental Gathering Returns: NZ Dental Congress 2026 to Unite the Industry Under One Roof

The New Zealand Dental Congress 2026 is set to become the country’s largest and most influential oral healthcare event, bringing together leading dentists, oral health professionals, dental technologists, educators, researchers, and global industry suppliers in a landmark collaboration. Organized jointly by the New Zealand Dental Association, New Zealand Oral Health Association, and New Zealand Institute of Dental Technologists, the congress will take place from 27–29 August 2026 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland.

The event will feature tailored scientific programmes, hands-on workshops, pre-congress courses, an extensive industry expo, and collaborative open sessions designed to encourage cross-disciplinary learning and innovation across the oral healthcare sector. Attendees can expect international and local speakers, cutting-edge dental technologies, networking opportunities, and a vibrant social programme focused on professional wellbeing and future-focused practice development. Positioned as a major platform for education, collaboration, and innovation, NZ Dental Congress 2026 aims to shape the future of dentistry in New Zealand and beyond.