Frequently Asked Questions

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 8, 2025, at 12:00 pm.

Early bird pricing: October 8– October 31, 2025.

Discount Pricing: November 1 – December 19th, 2025 (last day of refunds).

Regular pricing: December 20 – January 31, 2026 (on site).

Click (Link coming October 8) to register for the Yankee Dental Congress.

If you have already registered and want to add courses and events, log in (Link coming October 8).

Should a course require that attendees bring supplies, the list of necessary supplies will be listed in the course descriptions found (Link coming October 8).

Handouts: Your course handouts will be available in January. To view your course handouts, log in (Link coming October 8) with your last name and badge number, and then select “Handouts.”

Log in here to input your secret codes and email/print your CE certificate.

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.

As an attendee you will receive continuing education credits for only the courses that are listed under your name and unique registration number. If someone from your office cannot attend a course and you plan to attend in his/her place, the change MUST be made to your registration as well as to that of the person you are replacing. Please call the Yankee Customer Service at 877.515.9071.

General Attendance Credits

MA Dentists: For the 2026 license renewal cycle, CE credits obtained between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2026, including a total of 5 credits for general attendance at a conference during that period, are allowed. 

MA Dental Hygienists: For the 2025 license renewal cycle, CE credits obtained between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2025, including a total of 4 credits for general attendance at a conference during that period, are allowed.

MA Dental Assistants: For the 2025 license renewal cycle, CE credits obtained between November 1, 2023 and October 31, 2025, including a total of 2 credits for general attendance at a conference during that period are allowed.

For information about recent changes in MA regulations go to www.mass.gov/dph/boards/dn

The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP

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, workshops, and hands-on courses receive one credit per hour (rounded down to the nearest hour). For courses not related to patient care, please contact BORID for allowed credit. Enter Your CEs.

Connecticut State Dental Commission Dept. of Public Health
860-509-7648
portal.ct.gov/DPH

Maine Board of Dental Examiners
207-287-3333
www.maine.gov/dental/

New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners
603-271-4561
www.oplc.nh.gov/board-dental-examiners

Vermont Board of Examiners
802 828-2390
https://sos.vermont.gov/dental-examiners/statutes-rules-resources/

Rhode Island State Board of Examiners in Dentistry
401-222-2827
www.health.ri.gov

NBC Credits

The formal continuing education programs of the Yankee Dental Congress are ADA CERP approved and qualify for NBC continuing education credits. Upon completing courses at Yankee, Certified Dental Technicians (CDT) and Recognized Graduates (RG) should print a transcript of their courses, and submit this directly to the NBC. (Transcripts may be downloaded from the www.yankeedental.com website) It is the responsibility of the technician wanting to receive approved credit to submit this documentation to NBC before their renewal period, while keeping a copy for their personal records. Yankee Dental Congress does not submit transcripts on your behalf.

DANB Credits

DANB Certificants who attend or participate in Continuing Dental Education (CDE) courses sponsored by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), may be able to use these courses to renew their DANB Certification. It is the responsibility of the Certificant to ensure that courses they take meet DANB’s Recertification Requirements, and that the CDE credits are reported in the appropriate DANB CDE categories, as described in DANB’s Recertification Requirements. DANB does not accept general attendance and/or Exhibit Hall Floor attendance CDE credit.

A copy of DANB’s recertification requirements is available at: www.danb.org

For CDE questions contact DANB by phone at 1-800-367-3262.

AGD Credits

The formal continuing education programs of the Yankee Dental Congress are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit. The AGD number is 219251.

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 to scan your RFID-enabled name badge upon entry into each course. The scan will automatically confirm your attendance at each course, ensuring efficient enrollment confirmation, and eliminating the need for course tickets.  

Course Duration and Arrival Times: 

• For courses two-plus hours long, you must arrive within the first 20 minutes to be scanned in and receive credit.  

• For courses one 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 the Yankee Dental Congress. 

To receive CE credits: You must be registered and scanned in, then you will need to log in to the Yankee website to add your CE credits by inputting the course’s secret code. 

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. 

We do not provide transportation to off-site courses. Please see the bus schedule (link coming soon) for public transportation options.

Attendee Registration:
THURSDAY 01/29/26: 7:00AM-5:30PM
FRIDAY 01/30/26: 7:00AM-5:30PM
SATURDAY 01/31/26: 7:00AM-4:00PM

Exhibitor Registration:
TUESDAY 01/27/26: 8:00AM-5:30PM
WEDNESDAY 01/28/26: 7:00AM-6:30PM
THURSDAY 01/29/26: 7:00AM-5:30PM
FRIDAY 01/30/26: 7:00AM-5:30PM
SATURDAY 01/31/26: 7:00AM-4:00PM

Exhibit Hall Hours:
THURSDAY 01/29/26: 9:30AM-5:30PM
FRIDAY 01/30/26: 9:30AM-5:30PM
SATURDAY 01/31/26: 9:00AM-4:00PM

Box Office Hours:
THURSDAY: 8:00AM-5:30PM
FRIDAY: 8:00AM-8:00PM

Starting this year, Yankee Dental will no longer be mailing badges of any category. All badges must be picked up in person at the Yankee Dental Congress. 

• Pickup Location: North Lobby, Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly the BCEC), 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 29-31, 2026  

• Time: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm (Thursday/Friday), 7:00 am – 4:00 pm (Saturday)   

Adding courses online: You may add as many courses as you’d like online with no service charge. To modify your registration, click (link coming October 8).  

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 call 877.515.9071 or email Yankeedental@massdental.org with your badge number and detailed request no later than December 19, 2025. Refunds will not be issued for requests made after this date. 

Adding courses on site: 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. 

Itinerary: To view your course itinerary, log in (link coming soon) with your last name and badge number, and then select “itinerary.”  

Handouts: Your course handouts will be available in January. To view your course handouts, log in (link coming soon) with your last name and badge number, and then select “Handouts.” If handouts are not listed, your course may not require handouts, or the handouts may not be uploaded yet—check back for handouts as we get closer to Yankee.  

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. 

Hotel information can be found on the Travel/Housing page.

Note that onPeak is the only official hotel provider associated with our event. While other hotel resellers may contact you offering accommodations 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. 

Note that Convention Data Services is the only official registration provider with our event.
To ensure that you are being directed to the proper services provided by Yankee all registration pages will have the Convention Data Services’ logo and/or the language xpressreg.net in the URL, and all confirmations will be from emails that end in xpressreg.net.

Request a 2026 program book here. 

If you did not receive a physical copy of the program book for 2026, you can view the digital version (Link coming soon). 

To ensure that you are on the mailing list for the 2027 program book, please email yankeedental@massdental.org with the subject line “MAIL 2027 PROGRAM BOOK,” and be sure to include your full name and mailing address. 

Apply to volunteer here.  

• Once you are approved to be a volunteer, you will receive a confirmation email, and you will then be able to select courses
• All volunteers must register prior to Yankee (fees apply).  
• Volunteers cannot register as Exhibit Only and must register as their designation. 

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: 

1. You are retired, but do not meet the criteria for Retired-Life ADA Member as defined above. 

2. 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. 

To cancel your registration and request a refund, please log in (link coming soon) no later than December 19, 2025) with your last name and badge number. Once logged in, please select “request a refund” and be sure to include details about your refund request.   

After December 19, 2025, there are absolutely no refunds for cancelled registrations or courses. 

A $25.00 cancellation fee is applied to each cancelled registration.  

A $5.00 cancellation fee is applied to each cancelled course. 

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 19, 2025, by emailing Yankeedental@massdental.org 

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 Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly the BCEC). 

There is a GROUP DISCOUNT of15% OFF, each registration on orders with five or more people. 

• Register five or more participants in a single order only through the “GROUP” registration option. 

• Complete payment for all five+ registrants together in one transaction to receive 15% off each registration automatically at checkout. 

• Restrictions apply. This discount does not extend to free registrations. Orders with fewer than five participants, payments made separately, or registrations made outside of the “GROUP” page will not qualify for the discount. You cannot cancel and resubmit a group order to receive the discount. This offer cannot be combined with other promo codes or discounts. 

FREE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Select four eligible courses while registering for the Yankee Dental Congress (before November 1, 2025) to automatically receive FREE registration at checkout.  

• Bundled courses must be valued at $89.00 or more per course.  

• All four courses must be selected and paid for in the same transaction during registration (courses cannot be time conflicting).  

• Valid only from 10.8.25, through 10.31.25. 

• Exclusions apply: This discount does not extend to free registrations. You cannot cancel and then re–register to qualify for this discount. Selecting fewer than four courses or choosing ineligible courses will disqualify the discount. This offer cannot be combined with other promo codes or discounts.  

• EO registrants do not count towards the group discount in an order and will not receive the 15% off.  

• Valid only from 10.8.25, through 10.31.25. 

Yankee continues to run promotional discounts throughout the year, watch out for emails from the Yankee Dental Congress to make sure you don’t miss out on additional promo codes! 

Restaurant Reservation Service 
Visit our Dining Discounts and Restaurants Near the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly BCEC).

 
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 on the second floor of the Thomas Michael 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). 

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 five 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, by clicking (link coming soon).  

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 (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 28, 2026, 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 Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly BCEC) starting January 29, 2026, when online sales end.  

• Box Office Hours: 

Thursday, 1.29.26, 8:00 am-5:30 pm 

Friday, 1.30.26, 8:00 am-8:00 am 

What are the 2026 Yankee Dental Congress policies?  

Refund / Cancellation Policy: Requests for cancellations/refunds must be processed through our website at yankeedental.com under the “Access Existing Registration” tab; no later than December 19, 2025. After this date, no refunds for absences due to illness (including COVID-19), late arrivals, weather, or parking difficulties will be granted. Cancellation processing fees are $25 per canceled registration and $5 per course. The minimum refund allowed is $10. All cancellation and refund requests must be submitted no later than December 19, 2025. 

On Site Badge Reprint Policy: If your badge rips on site, you must bring the damaged badge to the registration desk for a complimentary replacement. If you cannot provide the damaged badge, a reprint fee will apply. In the event that you lose your badge or need a reprint for any reason, the following fees will be charged: $25 for the first reprint, $50 for the second, and after the second reprint, all subsequent fees will be equivalent to your full registration fee ($50 for no charge registrations).   

Badges may only be picked up on site by the individual to whom the badge is issued, or for a guest under the age of 18. Badge pickup on behalf of others is not permitted.  

Yankee Event Policy: All purchases of a Yankee Special Event Performance (concert, comedy show, etc.) are non-refundable. The Yankee Dental Congress does not offer any money-back guarantees, refunds, or exchanges for Yankee Special Event Performance purchases at any time.   

Health & Safety Policy: The health and safety of all Yankee Dental Congress attendees is of paramount importance to us.  Yankee Dental Congress expects its attendees to act responsibly and use good judgment to help minimize the risk of illness that is inherent with any large conference.  

Privacy & Data Collection Policy: Yankee Dental Congress 2026 registration provider, Maritz, in accordance with national and international privacy laws, wants you to be aware of [our] data privacy policy and recognize that, if exhibiting at the show, your work-related data is stored, processed, and potentially shared with third parties. If you register to attend any courses, workshops, or social activities, some information may be shared with the providers at the request of show management. Your badge will contain an RFID chip that is encoded with the demographic and purchase information you provided us with during registration. 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 on the courses you attend. This system is designed to improve accuracy, save time, and enhance your event experience.