110th Annual Nutmeg Conference
November 6-8, 2026
A CDHA tradition bringing members together for education, connection, and celebration.
Plan Your Nutmeg Weekend
Nutmeg 2026 Virtual Continuing Education
Continue your Nutmeg experience with convenient virtual CE courses.
10 CE credits available. ADHA members, 2026 dental hygiene graduates, and students receive discounted pricing. See member emails for discount codes.
November 9 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
2 CE Credits
Treating the Person Living with HIV: How we got here, and the power we have to change lives
Daniel J. Lopez, RDH-CDHC
November 10 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
2 CE Credits
The Empowered Dental
Hygienist: Preventing
Burnout & Promoting Balance
Kari Carter-Cherelus, RDH
November 11 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
2 CE Credits
Breathe LIFE back into your Dental Hygiene Appointment with Guided Biofilm Therapy
Sarah Crow, RDH
November 16 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
2 CE Credits
Screening for Sleep Apnea
Dr. Maia Tsirghiladze
Sponsored by American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)
November 12 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
2 CE Credits
The Dental Hygienists’ Role in Risk Based Periodontal Therapy
Carol Jahn, RDH, MS
Sponsored by Waterpik
November 17 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Financial Directions for DH Students and RDHs
James Socha
Sponsored By Certified Financial Services
Conference Schedule
TIME
6:30 PM
Friday, November 6
EVENT
Board of Trustees & Association Business
TIME
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:15 PM
11:00 PM
Saturday, November 7
EVENT
Vendor/Sponsor Set Up
Guest Arrival & Cash Bar
Dinner, CDHA Awards, Dancing, Networking & CT Mission of Mercy Silent Auction
Event room available until 11:00 PM
Sunday, November 8
TIME
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
EVENT
Sponsor/Vendor Setup
Registration, Guest Arrival & Exclusive Vendor Time
Continuing Education Program Begins
Nutmeg 2026 Vendors & Sponsors
Thank you to the companies supporting the 110th Annual Nutmeg Conference!
Vendor & Sponsorship Opportunities
Select one of the Crowns below to reserve your spot!
Gold Crown
$500
Table/display opportunity, Red Shoe Gala program recognition, CDHA website and social media advertising, one Gala dinner admission, and recognition during the November online CE series.
Silver Crown
$300
Red Shoe Gala program recognition, CDHA website and social media advertising, and recognition during the November online CE series.
Purple Crown
$200
CDHA Website advertising during the Nutmeg Annual Session and recognition during the November online CE series.
