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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

Wednesday, September 3

7:00-8:00pm CT

Unlocking Opportunities: How Getting Involved with ADHA Elevates Your Career

Presented by:

Peggy Hoffman, FASAE, CAE and Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

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Live Webinar

Wednesday, September 10

6:00-7:00pm CT

Working Together to Advance the Future of Oral Health Care

Presented by:

Panel of Oral Health Care Professionals

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

CE: 1.0

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Live Webinar

Thursday, September 11

7:00-8:00pm CT

Evidence-Based Practice: Aligning Care with Patient Values and Preferences

Presented by:

JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA and Alonso Carrasco-Labra, DDS, MSc, PhD

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

CE: 1.0

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Live Webinar

Wednesday, September 17

6:00-7:00pm CT

Fluoride: Friend, Foe or Just Misunderstood

Presented by:

Ryan Rutar, RDH, MA, FADHA, MAADH

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

CE: 1.0

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Live Webinar

Saturday, October 4

11:15-12:45pm CT

The Power of Fluoride: From Chemistry to Chairside Care (LiveStream)

Presented by:

Victoria V. Patrounova, RDH, MHA

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: $10

Nonmembers: $25

CE: 1.5

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Live Webinar

Saturday, October 4

2:00-3:30pm CT

Mouthrinse: The Missing Piece of the Preventive Care Puzzle? (Livestream)

Presented by:

Dr. Kim Milleman, RDH, PhD and Dr. Kumar C. Shah, BDS, MS, MBA, FACP, FAP

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: $10

Nonmembers: $25

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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