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NEW THIS YEAR: No Badges will be mailed.  

Starting this year, Yankee Dental will no longer be mailing badges of any category.   

All badges must be picked up in person at Yankee Dental Congress.  

Badge Pickup Information  

Pickup Location: North Lobby, Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly BCEC). Address: 415 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210  

  • Printing OPTION 1: Have an attendant print your badge at the registration desk.  
  • Printing OPTION 2: Print your own badge at BADGE EXPRESS (scan, print, & go!) by scanning the QR code in your registration confirmation email.  
  • Dates: January 29th-31st, 2026  
  • Time: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Thursday/Friday) 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Saturday)  
  • Outstanding Payments: Attendees with an unpaid balance on their order will not be able to print their badge until full payment is received.  
  • Pickup of badges on behalf of others is not permitted.  

On-site Badge Reprint Policy 

  • Damaged Badge Replacement: If your badge becomes damaged or ripped while on-site, you must bring the damaged badge to the registration desk to receive a replacement at no charge.  
  • Lost Badge or Additional Reprints: If you lose your badge or require a reprint for any other reason, the following fees will apply:  
  • 1st reprint: $25.00  
  • 2nd reprint: $50.00  
  • After the 2nd reprint, all subsequent reprint fees will be equivalent to your full registration fee ($50 for no charge registrations).  

NEW! Badge Technology & Attendance   

Beginning this year, Yankee will be utilizing RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology for attendance tracking in all courses. This technology allows us to accurately track attendance, streamline the scan-in process, and ensure that you receive proper credit for your participation.  

What does RFID technology mean for you? 

  • Your badge will contain an RFID chip that is encoded with the demographic and purchase information you provided us with during registration.   
  • Upon entry to the classroom, attendees will be required to scan their RFID-enabled name badge. The scan will automatically mark your attendance for the course, ensuring efficient enrollment confirmation, while eliminating the need for course tickets.  
  • This system is designed to improve accuracy, save time, and enhance your event experience.  
  • Please rest assured that your privacy is important to us. RFID technology is used solely for attendance purposes and does not track any personal data beyond your attendance in the courses you attend.  

CE Time & Badge Scanning Requirements 

To ensure you receive Continuing Education (CE) credit for your courses, please note the following guidelines:  

  • Badge Scanning: It is your responsibility to be on time and scan your badge upon entry into each course.  
  • Course Duration and Arrival Times:  
  • For courses 2+ hours long, you must arrive within the first 20 minutes to be scanned in and receive credit.  
  • For courses 1 hour long, you must arrive within the first 10 minutes to be scanned in and receive credit.  
  • Late Arrivals: If you arrive after the specified time window for scanning, your attendance will not be recorded, making you ineligible to claim Continuing Education (CE) credit for that session. Late arrivals do not qualify for a refund from Yankee Dental Congress. 

To receive the secret code for your course(s), you must stay until the course concludes. Scanning out of the classroom is not required, as the secret code serves as proof that you attended the entire session.