Greater New York Dental Meeting 2026: The Largest Dental Conference in the US

The Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) is the largest dental conference in the United States and one of the largest in the world. Now in its 102nd year, GNYDM 2026 brings together 30,000+ dental professionals from 130+ countries, 450+ exhibitors, and hundreds of CE courses at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Pre-registration is free — making it the most accessible major dental event in the country.

GNYDM 2026 At a Glance

Dates	November 27 – December 1, 2026 (Friday–Tuesday)
Location	Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Attendance	30,000-33,000 dental professionals (peaked at 53,000+ in 2012)
Exhibitors	450+ companies
Countries	138+ represented
CE Courses	300+ seminars, workshops, and hands-on courses
Registration	gnydm.com — FREE pre-registration
Organized by	New York County Dental Society & Second District Dental Society

What Makes GNYDM the Largest

GNYDM's unique model — free pre-registration with no attendance fee — removes the cost barrier that limits other conferences. This drives the highest raw attendance of any dental meeting in the US. The result is an exhibit hall of unmatched scale: 450+ companies spanning every category of dental technology, materials, equipment, and services. For dental professionals evaluating solutions, GNYDM lets you see more vendors in one place than any other event.

The international attendance (138+ countries) also makes GNYDM uniquely diverse. Live patient demonstrations, multilingual sessions, and a global speaker lineup reflect this reach.

Education & CE Credits

• 300+ CE courses — seminars, hands-on workshops, live patient demonstrations
• Clinical tracks — implantology, endodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, pediatric, oral surgery
• Practice management — AI adoption, staffing, workflow optimization, patient communication, DSO strategies
• Digital dentistry — CAD/CAM, 3D printing, intraoral scanning, guided surgery
• Hands-on workshops — limited enrollment, equipment provided

Exhibit Hall

GNYDM's exhibit hall spans multiple floors of the Javits Center — the largest dental exhibit in the US. Major exhibitors include Dentsply Sirona, Henry Schein, Align Technology, Planmeca, and hundreds of dental technology, AI, and practice management vendors. The scale means you can evaluate AI receptionists, PMS integrations, digital imaging, and patient communication platforms all in one trip.

Practical Details

• Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
• Transit: 7 Line to Hudson Yards or 34th Street, or A/C/E to 34th St–Penn Station + walk west
• Hotels: Midtown Manhattan and Hudson Yards hotels; book early — Thanksgiving week fills fast
• Timing note: GNYDM overlaps with Thanksgiving weekend — plan travel accordingly

While You're at GNYDM, Who's Answering Your Phones?

Five days in New York City — right over Thanksgiving weekend. Your practice may be closed for the holiday, but patients don't stop calling. Emergency inquiries, new patient requests, and appointment changes pile up. An AI receptionist answers every call, books appointments, and handles patient communication while you're at the Javits Center — so you return to a full schedule instead of a full voicemail box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GNYDM free to attend?

Pre-registration is free. This makes GNYDM one of the most accessible major dental conferences in the US. Some individual CE courses and workshops may have additional fees. Register at gnydm.com.

How big is GNYDM compared to other dental meetings?

GNYDM is the largest dental meeting in the US by attendance (30,000-33,000 in recent years, peaked at 53,000+ in 2012). For comparison: Yankee Dental draws 25,000-28,000, Hinman 23,000, CDS Midwinter 20,000+, and CDA Presents 17,000-18,500.

Should I plan around Thanksgiving?

Yes — GNYDM traditionally runs the week of Thanksgiving (Friday before through Tuesday after). This means Thanksgiving Day is in the middle of the conference. Plan flights and hotel accordingly — NYC hotel rates spike during this week. Many attendees combine the conference with holiday plans.