Spear Education Returns to the West Coast with Spear Summit 2026

Dental professionals are invited to San Diego for immersive learning, team inspiration, and industry-leading insights

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spear Education, the leading provider of advanced dental education and practice management solutions, today announces that registration is now open for Spear Summit 2026, the premier dental event of the year. The event is returning to the West Coast, this time at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in San Diego, California, from March 26 to 28, 2026.

Spear Summit is open to all dentists looking to deepen their clinical knowledge, strengthen team collaboration, and reignite their passion for dentistry – guided by practical strategies from a world-class lineup of speakers. The theme, Recharge, will be felt throughout Summit's updated agenda, starting with new expert sessions to provide personal and professional growth, and complemented by wellness activities to restore balance and energy.

"Spear Summit 2026 is about so much more than continuing education alone; it's about taking time to invest in yourself and your team," said Dr. Dan Butterman, chief dental officer of Spear Education. "We want attendees to leave not only with new techniques from our all-new lineup of international speakers, but also with clarity, connection, and renewed excitement for their work."

The following is new at Spear Summit 2026:

• New location at the brand-new Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center on the San Diego waterfront.
• New speaker lineup featuring global thought leaders and faculty-led sessions packed with practical takeaways.
  • Highlights include Dr. Darin Dichter presenting "From Scan to Share: Streamlining Clinical Data in Exocad," Dr. Daniel Edelhoff on "Advances in Materials and Concepts in the Rehabilitation of Complex Cases," and Dr. Jeff Brucia sharing "Overcoming Clinical Challenges in a Restorative Dental Practice Using Techniques to Master the Adhesive Interface."
  • Award-winning keynote speaker and two-time best-selling author Paul Epstein will address the Summit 2026 leadership forum audience on the power of "Winning Monday." Epstein has provided leadership development and culture transformation programs for companies and professional sports teams including Amazon, Disney, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dallas Cowboys.
• New agenda format with the addition of Spear Faculty Power Talks — short, high-impact presentations from 14 Spear Resident Faculty designed to leave attendees inspired and energized.
• New activities including wellness experiences and complimentary whale watching adventures.

Those who sign up before Nov. 3, 2025, will save $600 on admission and be entered for a chance to win a free, three-night stay at the Gaylord Pacific Resort.

To learn more or register today, visit: www.speareducation.com/summit.

About Spear Education
Spear Education is the leading provider of advanced dental education and practice management solutions, dedicated to empowering dental professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance patient care and practice success. Through a combination of innovative learning platforms, seminars, and workshops, Spear Education strives to inspire continuous learning and growth within the dental community. For more information, visit www.speareducation.com.

SOURCE Spear Education