ANZ SDA: The Inaugural Sports Dentistry Conference 2026

Launching sports dentistry in ANZ, this event connects dental & allied health professionals to elevate athlete oral health and performance.

Get Ready for ANZ SDA: The Inaugural Sports Dentistry Conference 2026!

Event Details

The ANZ Sports Dentistry Association Inaugural CPD Conference brings together dentists, dental students, and allied healthcare professionals from across Australia and New Zealand for a landmark event dedicated to athlete oral health.

This unique conference offers a rare opportunity to expand knowledge in sports dentistry while engaging with the real-world demands of sporting environments. Designed for clinicians at all stages, the program combines CPD-accredited education, practical learning, and multidisciplinary collaboration within the context of elite and community sport.

Delegates will gain practical, evidence-based insights into key areas of sports dentistry, including:

• Screening athletes for oral health risks and performance implications
• Management of acute dental trauma in training and competition settings
• Prevention strategies, including custom-fitted mouthguards
• The role of the dentist within multidisciplinary sports medical teams
• Pitch-side, match-day, and event-based dental considerations

Unlike traditional dental conferences, this inaugural ANZ event aims to bridge the gap between clinic and field. The program integrates clinical education with sporting context, creating a dynamic platform that reflects how sports dentistry is practiced in real life.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Learn from leading experts in sports dentistry, medicine, and allied health
• Network with peers, educators, and sports medical professionals
• Explore pathways to involvement with local, regional, and national sporting organisations
• Contribute to the foundation and future direction of sports dentistry in the ANZ region

The ANZ Sports Dentistry Conference represents the first step in establishing a collaborative, connected, and recognised sports dentistry community across Australia and New Zealand—setting the standard for education, practice, and professional engagement in this growing field.

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