NYDHA EMPIRE CONFERENCE
Nov. 6-8, 2026 Conference – Hyatt Regency Long Island Hauppauge
REGISTER NOW!
REGISTER on line or download registration and submit by U.S. mail. Get early bird rates by registering by Oct. 1.
RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM at the conference hotel: Hyatt Regency Long Island, 1717 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge NY 11788 on line at NYDHA event dedicated link for group rate (available through Oct. 5).
GAIN UP TO 11 CE HOURS, get the latest in clinical practice and procedure and the dental hygiene profession; talk with exhibitors, speakers and colleagues, participate in fun social events. Check out our conference programs and events. Watch for more program info:.
Friday, Nov. 6
- 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. NYDHA House of Delegates (reconvenes Sunday, Nov. 8 at 9 a.m.)
- 12:30-3 p.m. The Latest on HPV and Oral Cancer: What Dental Hygienists Need to Know (2 CEs)
- 3:30-5:30 p.m. Artificial Intelligence for Assessing and Classifying Periodontal Disease (2 CEs)
- 3:30-5:30 p.m. The ‘Why” Behind Lasers in Hygiene – limit of 40 attendees; hands-on (2 CEs)
Saturday, Nov. 7
- 8-10 a.m. PTSD in the Dental Setting: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Patient Care (2 CEs)
- 8-10 a.m. Elevating Clinical Outcomes: Modern Instrumentation and Desiccation in DH Therapy (2 CEs)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m. Student Professional Poster Presentations (1 CE)
- 12-2:30 p.m. Current Issues Luncheon on Dental Hygiene Policy and Scope of Practice (2 CEs)
- 12-1 p.m. Panel Discussion for Students: From Student to Professional
- 3-5 p.m. Review of Oral-Systemic Lesions in Autoimmune Diseases (2 CEs)
- 3-5 p.m. Spit Happens: What Saliva Says About Your Whole Body Health (2 CEs)
- 7 p.m. President’s Dinner, NYDHA Award Presentations and new: Interactive Mystery
PRODUCT AND SERVICE EXHIBITORS
Participate in the Nov. 6-7 Exhibit Hall at 2026 Empire Conference at Hyatt Regency Long Island – Hauppauge, Long Island
Become an exhibitor or sponsor. Register on line or send this pdf form by U.S. mail We offer special sponsor opportunities. Have other possibilities in mind? Contact info@nydha.org or 518-477-0343.
Thank you to all our sponsors and exhibitors at 2025 Empire Conference in Syracuse.
Our attendees are eager to talk with you at the conference.
Our thanks to all who participated in the 2025 Empire Conference!
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About the conference
Gain multiple CE credits, meet colleagues at social events, visit exhibits of the latest products and services, gain updates on legislative and regulatory issues for dental hygienists, participate in networking and social activities. The conference features multiple continuing education courses presented by experienced New York and national speakers. Here’s a sampling of what attendees said:
“This course gave me a new sense of mission”
“Great presentations and phenomenal speaker”
“Created a great learning environment – encouraged participation and discussion”
“Very informative, slides I have never seen before