October is National Dental Hygiene Month! This year, “The Power of Us,” celebrates how we create lasting change for our profession and the communities we serve through collaboration and creating opportunities. All month long we’re sharing resources, activities, and social media content! Follow us @youradha!
National Dental Hygiene Month Kickoff in Long Beach
We kicked off NDHM at ADHA25, Oct. 4-6 in Long Beach! If you picked up your “The Power of Us” pin at the conference, wear it proudly all month! A free photo gallery is coming. View some highlights now >>
Open Access All Month – JDH October Issue
Check out the latest research, short reports, plus author videos connecting science to clinical practice. Access the October issue >>
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CELEBRATE THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
It’s Week TWO!
Every dental hygienist brings unique skills, compassion, and expertise to patient care—and the power to drive meaningful change. Discover how you can make an impact through advocacy, education, and service. Plus, self-care and professional wellness resources to help you thrive!
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#PostYourPurple on October 10
💜 Thank you for posting your purple! 💜 We loved seeing how you celebrated dental hygiene’s signature color representing compassion, purpose, and inspiration! From purple scrubs to accessories and everything in between, your participation showed the true “Power of Us.” Check out the highlights below!
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Discover Your Power to Drive Change in Dental Hygiene
In this Bonus ADHA25 Podversation, each story proves that individual action creates collective change. Derik Sven reveals model legislation for dental hygiene autonomy—a blueprint hygienists can use to advocate in their states. Federal lobbyist Quardricos Driskell shares how to amplify your voice through federal advocacy. Abby Rennau and Dr. Masih show how Foundation scholarships and grants transform careers and change lives by removing financial barriers. Listen Now >>
Guests: Derik J. Sven, MPH, MBA, RDH, CDT, FADHA, President, VDHA; Quardricos Driskell, Federal Lobbyist, Lobbyit; Abby G. Rennau, RDH, BSDH, MEd, Clinical Instructor, Central Community College; Dr. Sonika Masih, BDS, MS, RDH, EdD, Associate Professor, Minnesota State University, Mankato | Host: Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, FADHA
Contribute to ADHA Advocacy Efforts
Give to Foundation Scholarships & Grants
WEEK 2: POWER OF YOUR PRACTICE
What you do makes lives better through your prevention and practice expertise, and clinical excellence. Look forward to clinical resources and practice-level innovation & and tell us how YOU NDHM?
WEEK 3: POWER OF PARTNERSHIP
Together, we’re stronger through collaborations that advance our profession – our fellow dental hygienists, our educators, co-workers, industry partners, legislators – these are strategic partnership that move us forward. What partnerships make your practice stronger?
This week we are grateful for our professional collaborations and advocacy wins!
WEEK 4: POWER OF OUR PROFESSION
We’re essential healthcare providers advancing our profession, and expanding our reach. Learn more about the Hygienist Inspired program, how to become an Ally, and how to support the future of our profession.
Become a Hygienist Inspired Ally
Attend the free webinar on 10/29 Mental Health: A Personal Journey and Call to Action
CE Smart offers FREE CE
CE Smart online learning offers over 160 CE Courses. 42 are completely free to ADHA Members and CE Smart Subscribers and worth up to 100 CEs!
The Power of Us
Together, we celebrate, advocate, and advance the dental hygiene profession.
Thank you for being part of this amazing community. We’re at our best, together.
