PDGS 2026 in Arlington Virginia at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City! October 16th & 17th, 2026.

Start your registration with one person, select your sessions, then click “Add Another Registration” to add more attendees. 

Bringing a group? Group discounts are automatically applied.

  • Registration for 1: Registration Fee Listed Below
  • Group of 2-3: $30 discount per person 
  • Group of 4–7: $50 discount per person
  • Group of 8–12: $70 discount per person
  • Group of 13+: $100 discount per person

Registration Options: Get the full experience with both days (best value!) or choose the Friday or Saturday sessions that works best for you.

  • Discounted Registration!

    Join us for the full summit experience at the Ritz-Carlton Arlington.

    FRIDAY 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - FRIDAY features a full-day of practice growth strategies with 10+ expert speakers, breakfast, lunch, and a lively evening reception.

    Back by popular demand, every speaker will present for 20-30 minutes for a fun-filled, fast-paced, information packed day! This was a huge hit the last time PDGS was in Virginia!

    Topics include: Practice Management, EBITDA, Medical-Dental Billing, Team Dynamics, Clinical Production, Partnership & Growth Strategies, and more!

    SATURDAY 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM - On SATURDAY, choose between the Clinical Session (Early Airway Management for Children Under Six: Function, Structure, and Clear Case Presentation) or the Admin Session (The Courageous Conversations) or the Marketing Session (Hands-on Marketing & Social Media) all offering powerful takeaways and CE credits.

    Earn up to 9 CE credits. Breakfast & lunch on Friday, breakfast on Saturday, plus Friday evening reception included.

  • 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

    On October 16th, FRIDAY, you’ll experience a full day of growth and strategy with 10+ expert speakers presenting specifically for pediatric and orthodontic practices.

    Back by popular demand, every speaker will present for 20-30 minutes for a fun-filled, fast-paced, information packed day!

    Topics include: Practice Management, EBITDA, Medical-Dental Billing, Team Dynamics, Clinical Production, Partnership & Growth Strategies, and more!

    Enjoy breakfast and lunch included, giving you the chance to network while you dine, and walk away with 6 CE credits.

    It’s a fun-filled, fast-paced day that was a huge hit the last time we hosted in Virginia - this year, we’ve made it even better by adding a Happy Hour reception at the Ritz-Carlton.

  • 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

    Start your morning with breakfast included, then join us for a 3-hour clinical workshop.

    Speakers: Dr. Rishita Jaju & Dr. Tracy Nguyen

    Clinical: Early Airway Management for Children Under Six: Function, Structure, and Clear Case Presentation

    During this workshop, attendees will learn how to recognize oral and airway dysfunction early, guide healthy function and structure, and confidently present findings to parents. This session will cover practical, age-appropriate screening tools, functional strategies, safe approaches to frenectomy, early growth guidance, and a simple case-presentation framework you can use the very next day in your practice.

    Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

    1. Identify early airway issues using a quick, reliable screening protocol
    2. Recognize structural and functional red flags in children under six-
    3. Implement simple functional interventions (nasal breathing, oral posture, habit cessation, early myofunctional patterns)
    4. Understand impact and management of tethered oral tissues - lingual/labial restrictions for airway health
    5. Understand when and how to use functional appliances in the primary dentition
    6. Know how to discuss benefits and limitations with parents
    7. Present airway cases clearly and confidently using parent-friendly language
    8. Integrate airway workflows into a modern pediatric dental practice

    You’ll gain actionable insights and advanced clinical strategies to bring back to your practice.

    Earn 3 CE credits. Breakfast included.

  • 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

    Start your morning with breakfast included, then join Katherine Eitel for a 3-hour interactive workshop focused on leadership, communication, and team building.

    A cornerstone of productive, positive work cultures is the ability to communicate within a team with compassion, accountability, non-judgment, and accuracy. This presentation will help owners, managers, and team members stop avoiding important conversations and instead learn to embrace and succeed in them by using a self-management checklist and a simple four-step conversation framework.

    Through real-life examples, live demonstrations, and practical inspiration, participants will see what can be accomplished both professionally and personally when necessary conversations are handled effectively—whether addressing broken agreements, underperformance, non-participation, negativity, or toxic behavior.

    Attendees will learn a life-changing approach to improving leadership, strengthening relationships, and achieving better results.

    Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
    1. Strengthen their leadership mindset using three simple steps
    2. Engage in more successful Courageous Conversations using a simple four-step framework
    3. Lead and coach others to unlock potential and create greater alignment and accountability

    You’ll learn practical tools to strengthen your practice culture and align your team.

    Earn 3 CE credits. Breakfast included.

  • 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

    Join the Marketologist herself, Minal Sampat, for a fun, engaging and hands-on marketing & Social Media session!

    Want to leverage Social Media and learn cohesive strategies to grow your practice? Join the Marketologist™ herself, Minal Sampat, for 3 hours as she dives into Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Meta Ads, AI in Marketing & more to start getting conversions.

    Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:

    1. Develop effective social media strategies across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to increase engagement and conversions.
    2. Apply Meta Ads, video content, and AI tools to generate leads and improve marketing performance.

    You’ll receive social media training and marketing tools to gorw your practice.

    Earn 3 CE credits. Breakfast included.

Attendee Info

Cancel within 24 hours of registering for a full refund, minus any processing fees. Cancel by January 15, 2026 – receive an 80% refund, minus processing fees. Cancel by June 15, 2026 – receive a 50% refund, minus processing fees. Cancel by September 15, 2026 – receive a 20% refund, minus processing fees. Cancellations after September 15, 2026 are not eligible for refunds, but tickets may be transferred to another attendee until September 30, 2026. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected].

In the unlikely event that the meeting is cancelled or rescheduled, all paid registrations will be credited in full toward a future event.
Travel Responsibility: Attendees are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel expenses, including airfare, hotel accommodations, and any additional rooms for family or friends. This includes any fees resulting from changes or cancellations to those bookings.

Marketing Consent: By attending this meeting, you acknowledge that Pediatric Dental Growth Summit may capture photos and videos for marketing purposes. I consent that my photo and video from this event can be used for promotional purposes. You can withdraw your marketing consent by sending an email to [email protected].

Pediatric Dental Growth Summit is dedicated to fostering a professional, respectful, and inclusive space for all—attendees, sponsors, speakers, staff, and volunteers. Discrimination, harassment, or disruptive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes offensive remarks, unwelcome advances, and actions that make others feel unsafe. Violations may result in removal without refund and, if serious, may be reported to authorities. Retaliation against those who report concerns in good faith is strictly prohibited.
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