Frequently Asked Questions
How can I register?
Can I update or add courses to my registration?
What is the cancellation policy?
Can I preregister for "No Charge" courses?
How will I know if supplies are needed for a course?
My course is indicated as an "off-site" course. How do I get to an off-site location?
How are CE credits assigned?
How can I get a certificate of the CE credits I earn at Yankee?
How can I request accommodations for special needs?
What days and hours are the Exhibit Hall open?
What services are available at the BCEC?
My event ticket says I need to redeem it for another. Where and when do I do this?
How can I register?
YDC 33 registration is now open!
You can register for Yankee Dental Congress in one of three ways:
Online
Online registration is highly recommended. Registering online on our secure site provides the following benefits:
Fax
Faxed registrations must be submitted using an official YDC pre-registration form. Forms must be filled out completely with credit card payment information.
Mail
Mailed registration must be submitted using an official YDC pre-registration form. Forms must be filled out completely and form of payment (check, money order, or credit card information) must be enclosed.
Can I update or add courses to my registration after it has been submitted?
Updates will be accepted after an official Yankee registration number has been assigned—you must have this number to add courses or make changes. Registrants can update their registrations to add as many courses as you like without a service charge. Registration updates can be made online or via fax or mail using a YDC 33 registration update form.
What is the cancellation policy?
Requests for cancellations/refunds must be in writing and accompanied by all registration materials, including badges and tickets, if received.
Refund requests must be postmarked no later than:
-
January 4, 2008 - For lectures, workshops, events, and general registration
-
December 28, 2007 - For hands-on courses
After these dates no refunds - including absences due to illness, late arrivals, weather, or parking difficulties - will be granted.
Cancellation Processing Fees:
The minimum refund allowed is $10.00. Refunds will be mailed in March 2008.
Can I pre-register for "No Charge" courses?
Preregistration is not allowed for No Charge courses unless otherwise indicated in the YDC Pre-Registration Program Book or www.yankeedental.com online listings.
How are CE credits assigned?
General Attendance Credits
Dentists: 5 general attendance CEUs are given to dentists attending Yankee Dental Congress. A maximum of 8 general attendance credits is allowed for each two-year cycle (January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2009).
Hygienists: A maximum of 4 general attendance CEUs is allowed for each two-year cycle (January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2008).
The Board of Registration in Dentistry in Massachusetts is currently reviewing the number of credits allowed for general attendance and is in the process of making changes to rules and regulations.
The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP recognized provider.
CEU Credits
Credit is assigned by the MDS on an hourly basis, subject to final approval by the Board of Registration in Dentistry (BORID) in each state. Lectures and workshops receive one credit per hour (rounded down to the nearest hour). Hands-on courses receive two credits per one hour. For courses not related to patient care, please contact BORID for allowed credit. Please note: Two credits for one hour in hands-on courses do not apply for Maine, NBC, or DANB. Dental assistants must complete a YDC CE form and send it to DANB for approval of courses.
NBC Credits
Certified dental technicians will be granted NBC (National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology) continuing education credit for an NBC-approved course when they sign in with their name, CDT number, and address on the NBC Continuing Education Roster.
AGD Credits
The formal continuing education programs of the Yankee Dental Congress are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit. AGD number is 219251.
DANB Credits
"DANB" notation indicates that a course appears to meet certain specifications as described in the DANB Recertification Guidelines. However, all CEUs are subject to the approval of DANB and licensure policies in each state.
How can I get a certificate of the CE credits I earn at Yankee?
The Continuing Education (CE) Pavilion is a free service for all YDC attendees. You can print a certificate with general attendance credits and courses taken at the meeting in either one of two ways (please use only one method):
On-site: Visit the CE Pavilion located in the North Lobby and satellite pavilions located in the exhibit hall.
Online: For YDC 32 credits, visit www.yankeedental.com through March 31, 2007.
How can I request accommodations for special needs?
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, YDC will make all reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities at the meeting. Please submit your request in writing no later than December 19, 2007, to Lori Robinson, Massachusetts Dental Society, Two Willow Street, Suite 200, Southborough, MA 01745.
How will I know if supplies are needed for a course?
Should a course require that attendees bring supplies, the list of necessary supplies will be indicated on the back of the course ticket, as well as listed in the course descriptions found on www.yankeedental.com.
My course is indicated as an "off-site" course. How do I get to an off-site location?
Busing to and from the BCEC is provided to attendees who register for off-site courses. Off-site buses depart the BCEC one-half hour before the scheduled course start time and return at the end of the course.
What days and hours are the Exhibit Hall open?
Thursday, January 31 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, February 1 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 2 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
What services are available at the BCEC?
Restaurant Reservation Service
Lost and Found
Internet Café
Business Services
Coat Check
Dunkin Donuts
Food Courts & Vending
ATMs
Restaurant Reservation Service
Make dinner reservations quickly and conveniently with the Concierge Service located in the North Lobby of the BCEC. This service includes a listing of restaurants by cuisine and neighborhood and their menus.
Lost and Found
BCEC
If you find an item in the convention center, please turn it in at the BCEC Information Counter in the North Lobby. If you lose an item, please check at the Information Counter for assistance.
Hotels
If you find an item in a hotel, please turn it in at the Front Desk. If you lose an item at a hotel, please check at the Front Desk for assistance.
Internet Café
The Internet Café located on the Exhibit Hall Floor will feature computer terminals offering complimentary Internet access and email retrieval for our attendees. Specific instructions and limitations will be posted in the area.
Business Services
FedEx Kinko’s is the exclusive business center for all show exhibitors and attendees at the BCEC. The FedEx Kinko’s Business Center is located on level one near the North Lobby, Lvel 1. For services and more information, visit https://psg.kinkos.com/conventions/bcec.
Coat Check
Coat check service will be available Thursday through Saturday. Coat check stations are located in the North Lobby and at the East and West entrances on Level 1 of the BCEC.
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts vending carts are located to the east and west of the BCEC North Lobby.
Food Courts & Vending
-
Five food courts will be located on the Exhibit Hall floor
-
Taste of Boston food court is located on level one on the west side of the building
-
Additional food vending will be available throughout the building
ATMs
Citizen Bank ATMs are located throughout the BCEC.
My event ticket says I need to redeem it for another. Where and when do I do this?
Some social and cultural events require that we issue a ticket voucher instead of the venue ticket. This voucher MUST BE EXCHANGED for the venue ticket at the Yankee Attendee Registration Desk located in BCEC North Lobby.
|
