110th Annual Nutmeg Conference
November 6 - 8, 2026
A CDHA tradition bringing members together for education, connection, and celebration.
Plan Your Nutmeg Weekend
Saturday, November 7
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
House of Delegates
Red Shoe Gala
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Honoring the Mabel C McCarthy Award recipient, Merit Award recipient and welcoming the new Board of Trustees
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
Treating the Person Living with HIV: How we got here, and the power we have to change lives
Daniel J. Lopez, RDH-CDHC
November 11 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 2 CE
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
Screening for Sleep Apnea
Dr. Maia Tsirghiladze
Sponsored by American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)
November 10 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 2 CE
The Empowered Dental
Hygienist: Preventing
Burnout & Promoting Balance
Kari Carter-Cherelus, RDH
November 12 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 2 CE
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
Conference Schedule
TIME
6:30 PM
TIME
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:15 PM
11:00 PM
TIME
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Friday, November 6
EVENT
Board of Trustees & Association Celebration & Dinner (open to everyone)
Saturday, November 7
EVENT
Exhibitor Set Up
Guest Arrival & Cash Bar
Dinner, CDHA Awards, Dancing, Networking & CT Mission of Mercy Silent Auction
Sunday, November 8
Event room available until 11:00 PM
EVENT
Exhibitor Set up
Registration, Guest Arrival & Exclusive Exhibitor Time
Continuing Education Program Begins
SILENT AUCTION BENEFICIARY
Proceeds from the Nutmeg 2026 Silent Auction will support the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach
Nutmeg 2026 Sponsors & Supporters
Thank you to the organizations helping make the 110th Annual Nutmeg Conference possible.
GOLD CROWN SPONSORS
GOLD CROWN SPONSOR
GOLD CROWN SPONSOR
GOLD CROWN SPONSOR
SILVER CROWN SPONSORS
SILVER CROWN SPONSOR
CE & SPEAKER SUPPORTERS
Thank you to the organizations supporting our November continuing education programs.
Meet Our Exhibitors
Exhibitor/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.
