Yankee Dental Congress 2019 to Feature Innovations and Education for Dental Health Professionals

The latest innovations in oral health will be on display at Yankee Dental Congress® 2019 (Yankee) from January 31 – February 2, 2019, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Yankee, which is New England’s largest dental meeting, is presented by the Massachusetts Dental Society in cooperation with the dental societies of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Nearly 27,000 dental health professionals and guests from around the United States are expected to attend this year’s event, which features more than 300 innovative continuing education (CE) and hands-on courses and events presented by leading experts in the dental profession.
Educational highlights include courses on:
-Digital dentistry and technological advancements, including lasers, intraoral scanners, and 3D printing 
-Changing trends in tobacco use, including vaping and e-cigarettes, and their impact on oral and systemic health
-Marijuana legalization and dental treatment considerations
-Providing comprehensive dental care for patients with special needs
-Managing chronic disease and oral systemic inflammation
-Pediatric sleep and airway disorders and obstructive sleep apnea
Along with endodontic, pediatric, prosthodontic, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and orthodontic specialty symposia held at Yankee, the Fifth Annual Interprofessional Symposium will focus on the diagnosis and process for treating eating disorders.
Yankee also will provide complimentary registration and educational courses to public health dental professionals to help support those who provide vital oral health care to underserved and disadvantaged populations throughout New England.
The Exhibit Hall Floor will showcase a wide range of the latest dental technologies and products from more than 400 exhibitors, along with several education pavilions. Special presentations this year include Joe Gatto, celebrity chef and host of the cutting-edge cooking show From Scratch, and best-selling author Julia Glass.
For more information on Yankee Dental Congress® 2019, please visit yankeedental.com or call 877.515.9071.
Yankee Dental Congress® is New England’s largest meeting for professionals seeking the highest quality dental continuing education, as well as dental products, services, and resources. With nearly 27,000 dental professionals in attendance from across the U.S., Yankee Dental Congress® is the fifth largest dental meeting in the country. Held in Boston each January, Yankee is the best source in New England for industry professionals on the cutting-edge of oral health care. Yankee Dental Congress® is presented by the Massachusetts Dental Society, in cooperation with the dental associations of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. For more information, please visit yankeedental.com or call 877.515.9071.