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Special Events at PNDC 2026

Thursday, May 28

Exhibit Hall Happy Hour

(Free, Open to All Attendees & Exhibitors, No Reservation Required)

Thursday, May 28
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Summit - Seattle Convention Center

An attendee favorite every year at PNDC, enjoy free drinks and appetizers while you explore the Exhibit Hall! Network, shop, and try out new products while you sip and snack. Try your luck by entering your tickets in the raffle drawing for fun and fabulous prizes. Watch for pop-up entertainment and make sure to snap a photo with the team in our selfie booth!

Sponsored by Omni Practice Group

Comedy Night with Dr. Brady Smith

Thursday, May 28
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Summit - Seattle Convention Center
$25/ticket
Presented by PNDC 2026, Open to All!

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Dr. Brady Smith (@drbradysmith) brings his own brand of humor to the table. With a mix of brutally honest life stories, outrageous tales from the dental trenches, and a knack for turning the mundane into the absurd, Brady delivers a comedy experience that’s raw, relatable, and absolutely hilarious! He combines his love of dentistry, philanthropy, and irreverent humor into a one-of-a-kind style that leaves audiences in stitches. Prepare to laugh until your face hurts.

Friday, May 29

Sips & Smiles Reception 

(Open to All Attendees & All Sponsors, No Reservation Required)

Friday, May 29
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Summit - Seattle Convention Center

After two days of CE, it's time to relax and reflect on what you've learned — with a refreshment in hand! Enjoy free drinks and appetizers plus live entertainment as you catch up with colleagues and friends at the Sips & Smiles Reception, a celebratory high-point of PNDC each year.

 

WSDA Mentor/Mentee Luncheon

(Open to WSDA Member Dentists & Dental Students from Any School, RSVP Required)

Friday, May 29
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Summit - Seattle Convention Center

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PNDC brings the greater dental community together each year, offering the chance for education, networking, and mentorship. The WSDA Mentor/Mentee Luncheon is an annual event of the WSDA Mentor Program, and is open to WSDA member dentists and dental students from any dental school who are looking to foster both dentist-to-student and peer-to-peer mentorship connections at PNDC and beyond. Enjoy free food and drinks while you network with mentors/mentees and peers! 

Sponsored by Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency (WDIA)

PNDC Night at the Seattle Mariners

(Open to All Attendees, Families & Friends, Purchase Required)

Friday, May 29
7:10 PM
T-Mobile Park
$48/ticket

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The Seattle Mariners are set to face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 29 and as a PNDC attendee, you have exclusive access to discounted tickets in a specially reserved seating area. Don't miss this opportunity to bond with friends, family, and fellow attendees while enjoying America's favorite pastime. Stick around for a post-game fireworks show! 

Dr. Linda Edgar Tribute Gala

Friday, May 29
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Summit - Seattle Convention Center
$150/ticket

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Join colleagues and supporters for an evening celebrating Dr. Linda Edgar’s legacy and the future of dentistry at the Pacific Northwest University School of Dental Medicine. This special event will highlight the impact of the WSDA Foundation's Campaign for Dental Futures and celebrate the naming of the Simulation Lab in Dr. Edgar’s honor. Guests will enjoy dinner and drinks while recognizing a dentist whose leadership and vision will continue to shape dental education and expand access to care for generations to come.