Central Regional Dental Testing Service

Over 50 Years of Dental and Dental Hygiene Testing Excellence!
(785) 273-0380 | info@crdts.org |
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Central Regional Dental Testing Service, Inc.
1725 SW Gage Blvd | Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 273-0380 | info@crdts.org

You are cordially invited to attend the 2026 CRDTS Workshop and Annual Meeting

August 27 - 29, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market, 555 S 10th St
Omaha, NE 6810



Please refer to the expenditure and reimbursement policy below before making reservations.
Registration coming soon

Register Here

Hotel Reservation is available coming soon
Examiners and Committee Members, make travel arrangements via www.concursolutions.com
Other Attendees use Corporate Travel Management, (844-378-2955) or NA.travelrequest@travelctm.com



Expenditure & Reimbursement Policy

CRDTS will reimburse two nights lodging and airfare. Roundtrip mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate, not to exceed coach airfare amount. All other travel expenses will be the responsibility of the attendee.

  • Member State Board Members, Member State Board Executive Directors, Dental & Dental Hygiene School Representatives (one per school) and All Active CRDTS Examiners & Proctors will be reimbursed for lodging, airfare, and/or mileage as outlined above.
  • Committee Members with scheduled meetings will be reimbursed according to CRDTS policy.

Please Contact renee@crdts.org or shanee@crdts.org with any questions.




PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

CRDTS 2026 ANNUAL MEETING & WORKSHOP

Over 50 Years of Testing Excellence

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Executive Committee Breakfast Hotel Atrium
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Executive Committee Meeing - Closed Meeting Platte/Elkhorn
11:30 AM Executive Committee Lunch Platte/Elkhorn
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM Registration Open Convention Center
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dental Hygiene Exam Review Committee Platte/Elkhorn
5:30 PM Dental Hygiene Exam Review Committee Dinner Platte/Elkhorn

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Steering Committee Breakfast Hotel Atrium
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Registration Open Convention Center
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Steering Committee Meeting – Closed Meeting
Open to Member State Boards & Executive Directors		 Platte/Elkhorn
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Lunch Executive & Steering Committee Members Platte/Elkhorn
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM Steering Members Meet with their State Members Missouri/Big Blue
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM General Assembly / Business Meeting Missouri/Big Blue
4:00 PM Exhibitor Tables Open Fountain Courtyard
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Mix & Mingle - Cash Bar Fountain Courtyard
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM President’s Dinner – Welcome & Staff Introductions
Past Presidents & Retiree Recognitions		 Missouri/Big Blue
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Casino & Bingo Night Platte/Elkhorn

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
7:00 AM - 10:30 AM Breakfast Hotel Atrium
7:00 AM Exhibitor Tables Open Fountain Courtyard
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Registration Open Convention Center
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CE Speaker: Thomas Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.
“Every Pill You Take…I’ll Be Watching You!”
(Successfully Interpreting Patient’s Complex Medical Histories)		 Platte/Elkhorn
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM CE Speaker: Teresa Duncan, MS
From Admin to Operatory: How Dental Teams Use AI Every Day		 Platte/Elkhorn
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch & Learn “CARE Tidbits” Missouri/Big Blue
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Dental Educators’ Q&A / 2027 Exam Changes
(Dental Educators)		 Boardroom
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Dental Examiner Mock Grading / 2027 Exam Changes
(Dental Examiners)		 Council Bluffs
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Dental Hygiene 2027 Exam Changes
(Hygiene Examiners)		 Missouri/Big Blue
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Dental Hygiene Educators’ / 2027 Exam Changes Platte/Elkhorn
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM Round Table (Dental Hygiene Educators)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM That’s A Wrap – Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar Fountain Courtyard