Massachusetts Dental Society · Boston, MA · 2027
Yankee Dental Congress 2027
01 Overview
Yankee Dental Congress 2027 takes place January 28 to 30, 2027, at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston. Registration covers all three days and the exhibit floor; many lectures and hands-on courses are ticketed separately, and some exhibit-floor CE is free with expo access.
The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Registration itself carries general attendance credit (5 for dentists, 4 for hygienists, 3 for assistants); course hours are added on top. Hygienists get a dedicated full-day "Hygiene Experience" on Friday, January 29.
Fees step up in three phases: First Call until October 30, 2026, General until December 28, 2026, and Final Call through onsite. An ADA member dentist pays $140, $170 or $200; a hygienist $85, $110 or $140.
02 CME / CE credits
| Credit | Amount | System |
|---|---|---|
| ADA CERP Continuing Education CreditsGeneral attendance credit for dentists (4 for hygienists); individual courses carry their own CE hours. Provider: Massachusetts Dental Society | 5 | ADA-CERP |
Accredited provider: Massachusetts Dental Society
03 Registration fees
| Attendee | Early | Regular | Onsite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-members | $270until Oct 30 | $350until Dec 28 | $445 |
| Members | $140until Oct 30 | $170until Dec 28 | $200 |
| Hygienists | $85until Oct 30 | $110until Dec 28 | $140 |
04 Key deadlines
- Oct 30, 2026
- Early-bird registration — First Call pricing ends
05 Program highlights
| Session | Day | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Management for the Entire Dental TeamCovers: Medical ethics, professionalism & law | Thu, Jan 28 | — |
| Risk Management for Dentists: Mock TrialCovers: Medical ethics, professionalism & law | Thu, Jan 28 | — |
| Liability Lifeline: A Dental Risk MasterclassCovers: Medical ethics, professionalism & law | Thu, Jan 28 | — |
| Legal Tools Every Dentist Needs to Know and UnderstandCovers: Medical ethics, professionalism & law | Thu, Jan 28 | — |
| Medically Complex Patients: Risk Assessment, Pharmacology, and Decision MakingCovers: Pharmacology (NP/APRN) | Thu, Jan 28 | — |
| Pain Management for the DentistCovers: Pain management | Thu, Jan 28 | — |
| The Hidden Dental Toll of the Opioid Crisis: Clinical and Liability RisksCovers: Opioid prescribing & pain management; Medical ethics, professionalism & law | Thu, Jan 28 | — |
| A Practical Approach to Infection ControlCovers: Infection control | Thu, Jan 28 | — |
| Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR for Healthcare Providers CourseCPR Certification Program · Covers: CPR / Basic Life Support certification | Thu, Jan 28 | — |
| The Hygiene Experience (full day)Hygiene Experience | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| Pharmacologic Management of Acute Dental Pain & the Prescription Opioid EpidemicCovers: Opioid prescribing & pain management; Pharmacology (NP/APRN); Pain management | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| From Cocktails to Cannabis, Pills, and Vape: A Dental Dive Into Substance UseCovers: Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| Talk Dirty to Me: Tackling OSHA and Infection Control SwiftlyCovers: Infection control | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR for Healthcare Providers CourseCPR Certification Program · Covers: CPR / Basic Life Support certification | Fri, Jan 29 | — |
| Pain Management for the DentistCovers: Pain management | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Cognitive Decline and the Dental Patient: Geriatric Dental Medicine PerspectiveCovers: Dementia & Alzheimer's care; Geriatrics / aging | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Now We've Got Bad Blood: Infection Control You Didn't Know You NeededCovers: Infection control | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
| Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR for Healthcare Providers CourseCPR Certification Program · Covers: CPR / Basic Life Support certification | Sat, Jan 30 | — |
06 Speakers & faculty 66
- John NostiDMDFaculty
- Karen DavisRDHFaculty
- Lancette VanGuilderRDHFaculty
- Leroy HortonDDS, MSFaculty
- Melissa SeibertDMDFaculty
- Samson NgDMD, MScFaculty
- Alan AtlasDMDFaculty
- Christopher BalabanDMD, MScFaculty
- Sarah BalasterDMDFaculty
- Chris BalbiFaculty
- Marni BlytheFaculty
- Brandon BoschFaculty
- Margaret BousquetFaculty
- Lee Ann BradyDMDFaculty
- Anissa BroussardDMDFaculty
- Dan BurkeFaculty
- Adam BurrDDSFaculty
- Eric CarlsonDMD, MDFaculty
- Daniel CernyPhDFaculty
- Justin ChiDDS, CDTFaculty
- Cerisa ClouseDDSFaculty
- Amparo DavidDMDFaculty
- Karen DawFaculty
- Jim DiMarinoDDSFaculty
- Chad DuplantisDDSFaculty
- Andrea FallonDMDFaculty
- Bruce FeldsteinFaculty
- Chrislyn FiteDMDFaculty
- Kelseanna Hollis HansenMPH, PhDFaculty
- Dave KasperFaculty
- David KeithDMD, BDSFaculty
- John KhademiDDSFaculty
- Katrina KleinRDHFaculty
- Michael KocejaDDSFaculty
- Georgios KotsakisDDS, PhDFaculty
- Jeremy KrellFaculty
- Mark LermanDMDFaculty
- Jeanette MacLeanDDSFaculty
- Vasiliki MaseliDDS, MS, EdMFaculty
- Dan McNeffFaculty
- Robert McNeillDDS, MDFaculty
- Yarisbel Melo HerreraRDN, PhDFaculty
- David MillerFaculty
- Ben MiragliaDDSFaculty
- Katherine PanikianEsqFaculty
- Reena PatelDDSFaculty
- Andrea RavidaDDS, MS, PhDFaculty
- Santosh RohiraBDSFaculty
- Mark RosenCPAFaculty
- Ali SalehiDDSFaculty
- Adam SaltzDMD, MPH, MSFaculty
- Katrina SandersRDHFaculty
- Charles SchlesingerDDSFaculty
- Ronni SchnellDMDFaculty
- Alayna SchoblaskeDMDFaculty
- John ScottFaculty
- Max ShoreFaculty
- Misty SmithRDHFaculty
- Laurie St. PierreDMD, MSFaculty
- Brett SteinDMDFaculty
- Kevin SuzukiDMD, MSFaculty
- Cassie TallonFaculty
- Kelly TannerPhD, RDHFaculty
- Greg TuttleDDSFaculty
- Richard YoungDDSFaculty
- Elliot ZibelFaculty
07 Questions
When is Yankee 2027?
It takes place Jan 28–30, 2027 in Boston, MA.
Where is Yankee 2027 held?
At Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC), Boston, MA.
What is on the Yankee 2027 program?
18 sessions are listed so far. Speakers include John Nosti, DMD; Karen Davis, RDH; Lancette VanGuilder, RDH and 63 others.
How much does Yankee 2027 cost?
Registration starts at $110 and goes up to $445, depending on membership and registration date (official website, checked Nov 1, 2026).
When does early-bird registration end for Yankee 2027?
Oct 30, 2026 (official website, checked Nov 1, 2026).
How many CME/CE credits does Yankee 2027 offer?
5 ADA CERP Continuing Education Credits. Final credit numbers are set by the accredited provider.
How do I claim CE credit for Yankee 2027?
Credit is issued by Massachusetts Dental Society, the accredited provider; attendees claim it through the evaluation the provider sends after the meeting.
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