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Yankee Dental Congress is still taking place at 415 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210, however the name of our event location has changed from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) to the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center.
Registration opens on October 7, 2026, at 12:00 pm.
Early bird pricing: October 7– October 30, 2026.
Discount Pricing: October 31 – December 28, 2026 (Last day of refunds).
Regular pricing: December 29 – Onsite.
Registration opens on October 7, 2026, at 12:00 pm.
Link will be available October 7!
Log in here to input your secret codes and export your CE certificate.
Click here to request a 2027 program book to be mailed directly to you.
Digital program book link coming soon!
Attendee Registration
Thursday, Jan 28, 2027: 7:00 am-5:30 pm
Friday, Jan 29, 2027: 7:00 am-5:30 pm
Saturday, Jan 30, 2027: 7:00 am-4:00 pm
Exhibitor Registration
Tuesday, Jan 26, 2027: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2027: 7:00 am-6:30
Thursday, Jan 28, 2027: 7:00 am-5:30 pm
Friday, Jan 29, 2027: 7:00 am-5:30 pm
Saturday, Jan 30, 2027: 7:00 am-4:00 pm
Exhibit Show Floor
Thursday, Jan 28, 2027: 9:30 am-5:30 pm
Friday, Jan 29, 2027: 9:30 am-5:30 pm
Saturday, Jan 30, 2027: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
The Box Office
Thursday, Jan 28, 2027: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Friday, Jan 29, 2027: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday, January 28, 2027 – Saturday, January 30, 2027
Thursday, January 27, 2028 – Saturday, January 29, 2028
Thursday, January 25, 2029 – Saturday, January 27, 2029
The BCEC provides free WiFi throughout the building. No password necessary.
If you are an ADA member dentist, select “ADA MEMBER DENTIST”. This discounted registration category is for dentists who are members of the ADA. Your ADA # will be required.
If you are not an ADA member dentist, select “ALL OTHER CATEGORIES.” You will then be prompted by the following options:
- Non-ADA Member Dentist: This registration category is for dentists who are not active members of the ADA.
- Dental Assistant: This registration category is for dental assistants only.
- Dental Hygienist: This registration category is for dental hygienists only.
- Office Personnel: This registration category is for office managers / admins etc.
- Dental Technician: This registration category is for dental laboratory technicians.
- Non-Clinical Professional: This registration category is for professionals who do not work in dentistry or healthcare.
- Postdoctoral: This registration category is for graduates who are currently enrolled in a postdoctoral program.
- International Dentist: This registration category is for international dentists who are NOT active members of the ADA.
- Health Care Professional: This registration category is for health care workers who do not work in the dental field.
If you are registering your entire office, or registering two or more people in one order, select “GROUP 2 OR MORE.” Register and pay for 5 or more people in one order to receive 15% off each registration fee. (Must be completed in one payment using the group registration page to qualify).
If you are an exhibitor, or a main contact of an exhibiting company, select “EXHIBITOR.”
If you are a retired-life ADA member, select “RETIRED LIFE ADA MEMBER.”This registration category is for all retired-life ADA member dentists who are pre-registered by at no cost. Retired ADA members in good standing for (30) consecutive years, or a total of (40) are classified as retired-life members.
If you have already registered, select “ACCESS EXISTING REGISTRATION.”
If you are a school contact who is registering students and chaperones, select “SCHOOL PORTAL.” Login credentials will be required.
I am not registered for the Yankee Dental Congress.
To purchase concert seats, first register for Yankee. While registering, you can add your concert seats on the “Courses / Special events” step of your registration.
I am registered for the Yankee Dental Congress.
If you are already registered, purchase concert seats by accessing your registration (Link Coming Soon!) You can purchase concert tickets once logged in by clicking “Buy Concert.”
I am purchasing concert seats on behalf of someone else.
If you are purchasing concert seats for others, add their quantity to your order, but remember that you will be responsible for picking up all the wristbands that you purchase, as they cannot be picked up by someone else on your behalf.
You do not need to be registered to attend the concert, but you do need to be registered to purchase concert seats and to pick up wristbands.
IMPORTANT CONCERT INFORMATION
- Online sales of concert seats end on January 27, 2027, at 5:00 pm.
- All wristbands purchased must be picked up on site at the box office
- Concert wristbands can also be purchased at the Box Office in the North Lobby of the Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly BCEC) starting January 28, 2027, when online sales end.
Box Office Hours:
Thursday, Jan 28, 2027: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Friday, Jan 29, 2027: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Retired-Life ADA member dentists are automatically pre-registered by the Yankee Dental Congress at no cost.
Who qualifies as a Retired-Life ADA Member?
Retired members in good standing for thirty (30) consecutive years, or a total of forty (40) years in another constituent Society of the ADA, shall be classified as a Retired-Life Member.
Didn’t receive complimentary pre-registration?
If you’re a retired dentist but were not pre-registered at no cost, it may be due to one of the following:
- You are retired, but do not meet the criteria for Retired-Life ADA Member as defined above.
- You did not notify the ADA of your retirement status before the list of eligible Retired-Life Members was finalized.
For questions about your status, we recommend contacting the ADA directly to confirm your membership classification.
Housing opens on October 7th, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Hotel information can be found on the Travel/Housing page.
Note that onPeak is the only official hotel provider associated with the Yankee Dental Congress. While other hotel resellers may contact you offering accommodation for your trip, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with the show. Beware that entering into financial agreements with non-endorsed companies can have costly consequences.
Itinerary: View your itinerary by accessing your registration in the RRC (Registration Resource Center) Link Coming Soon!
Course Supplies: Should a course require that attendees bring supplies, the list of necessary materials will be listed in the course description: Link Coming Soon!
Handouts: Your course handouts will be available in January. If a course provides handouts, they will be posted under the associated course on the course page.
Link Coming Soon! You can access the handout by clicking on the “Download” button.
Please note: Not all courses provide handouts. If your course does not offer handouts, there will not be a download link available under that course.
Please download and print your handouts before coming on site. If you forget your handouts at home, please go to the FedEx Office (fees apply) located in the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly BCEC) prepared with the course code and speaker name.
We no longer mail badges of any category.
All badges must be picked up in person during show hours in the North Lobby of the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (formerly the BCEC).
Print your badge in the North Lobby at the Registration desk with the help of an attendant, or at the Badge Express counters by scanning the QR code in your registration email confirmation.
To ensure you receive continuing education (CE) credit for your courses, please follow the below steps:
Step 1: Scan Into Your Course
- Tap your badge on the tablet outside your classroom door upon entry.
- You must arrive on time to scan into your course. Late arrivals are not eligible to scan in or receive CE credit.
- For 2+ hour courses, you must arrive within the first 30 minutes.
- For 1-hour courses, you must arrive within the first 15 minutes.
Step 2: Receive the Secret Code at the end of the course.
- You do not need to scan out of your course, but you do need to remain in the course until the end to receive the secret code.
- Write the secret code down immediately after it is shared, you will need the code to obtain the credits on our website.
Step 3: Claim Your CE Online
- Visit yankeedental.com and click “Claim CE” or use our mobile app.
- Log in with your last name and badge number.
- Click “Verify,” and enter your secret code.
- Your certificate can be emailed or printed from the CE website.
- We do not offer CE Certificate printing services onsite.
Volunteer information can be found here.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yankee will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities at the meeting. Please submit requests for accommodations no later than December 31, 2026, by emailing Yankeedental@massdental.org
Adding courses online: You may add as many courses as you’d like online with no service charge. Link Coming Soon! If the course you wish to add conflicts in time with a course you are already registered for, you must follow the steps below to have the conflicting course dropped by the Yankee Dental Congress customer service.
Dropping courses: To drop a course, please email Yankeedental@massdental.org with your badge number and detailed request.
Adding courses onsite: Visit the registration desk and our staff will assist you with adding courses to your registration.
Please note: Many courses will be sold out by the time we are on site. We encourage you to add courses online ahead of time to ensure that you have access to the courses that pique your interest.
Lanyards: Lanyards can be picked up at Badge Express, the Registration Desk, and in bins throughout the convention center.
Coffee: Complimentary coffee is offered in the North Lobby each day from 7:00 am – 8:00 am (while supplies last).
Tote Bags: Yankee tote bags are found at the Welcome Center in the North Lobby and at the Info Counter on the show floor.
Courses: Grab an On-site Guide from the Registration Desk for a master list of all course locations and times.
My Badge: If you pre-registered, print your badge at Badge Express using your QR code in your confirmation email. You can also have your badge printed by an attendee at the registration desk.
Yankee Merch: Our Yankee Merchandise is being sold at the registration desk in the North Lobby of the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly the BCEC).
Coat Check: The coat check is directly to the left of the main entrance in the North Lobby. (Hours: Thursday & Friday, 7:00 am-6:30 pm; Saturday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm)
Concert Wristbands: Concert wristbands can be picked up and purchased (while seats last) at the Box Office in the North Lobby of the Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly the BCEC).
We do not provide transportation to off-site courses. Please see the bus schedule (link coming soon) for public transportation options.
Family/All-Gender Restrooms: The convention center has designated Family/All-Gender restroom facilities. These restroom facilities will be marked and are available for use by all people, regardless of their gender identity.
Lost and Found: If you find an item in the convention center, please turn it in at the Welcome Center in the North Lobby. If you lose an item, please check at the Welcome Center. If you find an item in a hotel, please turn it in to the front desk of that hotel. If you lose an item at a hotel, please check at the front desk for assistance.
First Aid: The First Aid Room is located in Room 050 of the Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly BCEC), Room 201.
Nursing Pods: These enclosed, private spaces are lactation stations for new mothers that can be used by employees, visitors, and event attendees at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly BCEC). The Mamava Pod is located at Level 1 Southeast of Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly BCEC), adjacent to the restroom. To ensure there is space available, download the app and schedule an appointment for when you are at Yankee.
Business Services: The FedEx Office is the exclusive business center for all show exhibitors and attendees at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly BCEC) and is in Level 1 West.
Coat Check: Coat check service is available Thursday through Saturday. Coat check stations are in the North Lobby and at the East Entrance on Level 1 of the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly BCEC).