New York State Dental Hygienists' Association · Hauppauge, NY · 2026
NYDHA 2026 Empire Conference
01 Overview
The New York State Dental Hygienists' Association holds its 2026 Empire Conference November 6 to 8 at the Hyatt Regency Long Island in Hauppauge. The meeting combines two-hour CE courses with an exhibit hall open November 6 and 7, the association's House of Delegates and social events such as the President's Dinner and awards.
NYDHA says attendees can earn up to 11 CE hours. Listed courses cover HPV and oral cancer, AI for classifying periodontal disease, a hands-on laser course (sold out), trauma-informed care for patients with PTSD, modern instrumentation, oral-systemic lesions in autoimmune disease and salivary diagnostics, plus a policy and scope-of-practice luncheon.
Early-bird rates applied to registrations by October 1, and the hotel group rate was available through October 5. Registration is online or by mailed form; fee amounts are listed in the registration materials rather than on the conference page.
02 Key deadlines
- Oct 1, 2026
- Early-bird registration — Early-bird rates for registrations by October 1
- Oct 5, 2026
- Hotel block cutoff — Group rate at the Hyatt Regency Long Island available through October 5
03 Program highlights
| Session | Day | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| The Latest on HPV and Oral Cancer: What Dental Hygienists Need to Know | Fri, Nov 6 | 2 |
| Artificial Intelligence for Assessing and Classifying Periodontal Disease | Fri, Nov 6 | 2 |
| The 'Why' Behind Lasers in Hygiene (hands-on) | Fri, Nov 6 | 2 |
| PTSD in the Dental Setting: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Patient Care | Sat, Nov 7 | 2 |
| Elevating Clinical Outcomes: Modern Instrumentation and Desiccation in DH Therapy | Sat, Nov 7 | 2 |
| Current Issues Luncheon on Dental Hygiene Policy and Scope of Practice | Sat, Nov 7 | 2 |
| Review of Oral-Systemic Lesions in Autoimmune Diseases | Sat, Nov 7 | 2 |
| Spit Happens: What Saliva Says About Your Whole Body Health | Sat, Nov 7 | 2 |
04 Questions
When is Empire Conference 2026?
It takes place Nov 6–8, 2026 in Hauppauge, NY.
Where is Empire Conference 2026 held?
At Hyatt Regency Long Island, Hauppauge, NY (1717 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY 11788).
What is on the Empire Conference 2026 program?
8 sessions are listed so far.
When does early-bird registration end for Empire Conference 2026?
Oct 1, 2026 (official website, checked Oct 30, 2026).
How do I claim CE credit for Empire Conference 2026?
Credit is issued by New York State Dental Hygienists' Association, the accredited provider; attendees claim it through the evaluation the provider sends after the meeting.
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