Dental practice and industry trends in Portugal converge at professional meetings that mix hands-on training and commercial display. In November 2026 Porto hosts a packed schedule for clinicians, clinic managers and industry suppliers.
Practical information for Congresso OMD 2026
Congresso OMD 2026 takes place from 19 to 21 November 2026 in Porto. The event includes an exhibition area called Expodentária and a scientific programme with hands-on courses and clinical presentations. An official mobile app for iOS and Android is available to consult the agenda and venue maps.
Key dates
- Starts 19 November 2026
- Ends 21 November 2026
The venue is listed as Porto and registration is handled through the official website.
Attendee and exhibitor profile
The congress is aimed at dentists, clinic managers and owners, students, researchers and industry professionals. Organizers list over 8 000 participants and around 300 brands in the exhibition area.
For manufacturers and distributors this event gathers technical profiles and procurement decision makers from clinical settings, including suppliers of equipment, implants, restorative materials and digital solutions.
Programme highlights for this edition
The scientific programme features more than 250 sessions and over 100 speakers. Notable names on the agenda include Martina Stefanini in periodontics, David Gerdolle in operative dentistry, Eric Van Dooren in periodontics and rehabilitation and Maria Giulia Marini in oral medicine. Hands-on courses require separate registration and the Industry Forum showcases innovations for exhibitors.
Expodentária functions as the commercial showcase and provides floor plans and sponsorship dossiers for companies reserving space.
Commercial outreach and networking tactics
If you attend with commercial objectives, set meetings ahead of the congress and prioritise exhibitors and sessions that match your portfolio. Use the app to bookmark strategic contacts and the exhibition map to plan stand visits. At hands-on sessions focus on technical follow up after demonstrations.
Materials to prepare
- One page technical datasheets per product
- Short clinical cases or testimonials for sales support
- Compact demo units when feasible
Approach strategy
- Select 10 priority targets and request meetings in advance
- Offer a practical demo at your stand or a technical follow up after the congress
- Bring samples or clinical visuals that make technical conversations easier
Key numbers
Organizers report over 8 000 participants, more than 100 speakers, over 250 sessions and roughly 300 brands present at Expodentária. Those figures outline the scale of the professional ecosystem gathered at the event.
Final note
For companies focused on prosthodontics, implants or periodontal therapies this edition provides direct access to clinical buyers and practical training spaces. Check exhibitor details and course enrolment at the official site https://www.omd.pt/congresso/2026/ to plan meetings and logistics.
