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From the moment you consider becoming a dental hygienist — all the way through your professional practice — ADHA is your connection to the latest education and career support.

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Webinars + Courses You Don’t Want to Miss

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Live Webinar

Tuesday, March 10

6:30-7:15pm CT

How To: Apply for an ADHA26 Travel Grant

Presented by:

Panel of ADHA Foundation Leadership

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

CE: 0.0

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Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA in white lab coat with blue scrubs.

Live Webinar

Wednesday, March 11

6:00-8:00pm CT

Demystifying Dental Hygienists’ Autonomy

Presented by:

Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: $45

CE: 2.0

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Peggy Hoffman and Erin Haley-Hitz

Live Webinar

Tuesday, March 17

7:00-8:00pm CT

Ready to Lead? Your Guide to Volunteering for the ADHA Board

Presented by:

Peggy Hoffman, FASAE, CAE and Erin Haley-Hitz, RDH, BSDH, MS, FADHA, MAADH

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

CE: 0.0

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Live Webinar

Wednesday, March 25

6:00-7:30pm CT

Revolutionizing Oral Self-Care: The iTOP Approach

Presented by:

Sarah Jackson, RDH, MS, FADHA

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

CE: 1.5

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Live Webinar

Thursday, March 26

12:00-1:00pm CT

An Update on Diabetes and Oral Health Considerations

Presented by:

JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

CE: 1.0

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Live Webinar

Wednesday, April 8

6:00-7:30pm CT

Precision Oral Cancer Screening: Implementing 2026 Standards in Daily Practice

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

CE: 1.5

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Considering A Dental Hygiene Career?

We got you! ADHA can connect you to a dental hygiene program and help you plan for becoming a pro.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

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The Path to Licensure

While requirements vary by state, the process to become a licensed dental hygienist typically involves three key steps:

  • 1

    Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program

  • 2

    Successful completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination

  • 3

    Successful completion of a regional or state clinical board examination

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