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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, 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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Live Webinar

Wednesday, April 22

6:00-7:00pm CT

The 2026 State of Work: Data That Works for You

Presented by:

Thalia Diedrick & Cassidy Miller

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

CE: 1.0

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Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD, FSCDH & JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA

Live Webinar

Wednesday, April 29

6:00-7:30pm CT

Redefining Periodontal Disease Management

Presented by:

Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD, FSCDH and JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

CE: 1.5

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Live Webinar

Wednesday, May 6

6:00-7:00pm CT

Noninvasive Caries Treatment: How RDHs Are Saving Teeth

Presented by:

Lisa Mayo, RDH, BSDH, MHA

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

CE: 1.0

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On-Demand Course

Analyzing and Combatting Bias in Dental Hygiene Care

Presented by:

Emily A. Ludwig, RDH, MSDH, Jessica Suedbeck, RDH, MSDH

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: $35

Nonmembers: $65

CE: 1.5

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Using Brief Motivational Interviewing for Tobacco Cessation

Presented by:

Michelle Arnett, MS, RDH, JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA, Rebecca M.

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: $45

CE: 1.0

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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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