Dr. Herbert and Inez Yee ICD Global Convocation Ceremony
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026, from 3 to 5 pm | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Room 1E15
The convocation formally inducts dentists worldwide into Fellowship. The ceremony takes place alongside the Greater New York Dental Meeting, allowing attendees to participate in continuing education courses, attend the ICD Educational Program and connect with international colleagues and industry.
Schedule of Events
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026 | Jacob Javits Convention Center, Room 1E15
- 2:30 pm: Inductee preparations
- 3 to 4 pm: Global Convocation Ceremony
- 4 to 5 pm: New Fellow Reception
Monday, Nov. 30, 2026 | Jacob Javits Convention Center
- 8:30 to 9:30 am: ICD Educational Program (Remote Anchorage Solutions for Severe Maxillary Atrophy)
- 9:30 to 10:30 am: ICD Educational Program (Sustainable, Culturally Responsive Global Volunteer Dentistry)
Ceremony Fees and Registration
Inductees must submit initiation fees before participating in the ceremony. Attending Fellows and guests must pay ceremonial fees prior to admission.
All attendees, including Fellows, guests and children, must register with the Greater New York Dental Meeting to gain building entry.
Accommodations and Transit
Discounted hotel rates are available through the official room block after completing GNYDM registration. Book reservations through the conference registration system.
Visa Invitation Requests
International travelers requiring documentation for visa processing can submit requests through either form:
ICD Educational Program
The International College of Dentists will present two continuing education courses on Monday, Nov. 30, 2026, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Both courses are free of charge, designated for one continuing education credit hour under AGD subject code 149 (Multi-Disciplinary Topics) and held in cooperation with the Greater New York Dental Meeting.
Register for Educational Courses
Remote Anchorage Solutions for Severe Maxillary Atrophy
Speaker: Erick Roberto Lima Bolaño, DDS, DICOI, FICD (Guatemala)
Time: 8:30 to 9:30 am | Course: 4210 | Tuition: Free (1 CEU)
This presentation reviews remote anchorage implant protocols for patients with severe maxillary atrophy. Dr. Lima Bolaño details cortical bone anchorage, immediate loading biomechanics, digital treatment workflows and the PATZi protocol to restore anatomically compromised maxillae without extensive bone grafting.
Learning objectives: Review principles of remote anchorage implant therapy; evaluate cortical bone engagement and bicortical fixation for immediate loading; and apply the PATZi protocol to complex maxillary treatment planning.
Sustainable, Culturally Responsive Global Volunteer Dentistry
Speaker: Laurie Houston, BSc, DDS (Canada)
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 am | Course: 4215 | Tuition: Free (1 CEU)
Drawing on leadership across nearly 40 international outreach initiatives and clinical service within Canadian Indigenous communities, Dr. Houston provides actionable frameworks for global volunteer dentistry. The session focuses on ethical community partnerships, low-waste clinical operations and sustainable outreach administration.
Learning objectives: Implement sustainable and culturally informed dental outreach; integrate environmentally responsible, IPAC-compliant practices into field clinics; establish lasting partner programs; and mentor emerging dental professionals.