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Webinars + Courses You Don’t Want to Miss

Autonomy Webinar Panel_Haley-Hitz, VanGuilder, August

Live Webinar

Wednesday, January 15

6:00-7:00pm CT

Empowering Independence: A Journey to Professional Autonomy

Presented by:

Erin Haley-Hitz, RDH, BSDH, MS, FADHA, MAADH, Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA, Jessica August, MSDH, CDA, RDH, FADHA

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

CE: 1.0

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Madison Edwards, MSN, RN and Michelle Foster Earle, ARM

Live Webinar

Wednesday, January 29

6:00-7:00pm CT

Risks in Patient Care for Hygienists: Tips to Avoid Lawsuits

Presented by:

Madison Edwards, MSN, RN, Michelle Foster Earle, ARM

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: $45

CE: 1.0

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Courtney Thompson, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA

Live Webinar

Wednesday, February 5

6:00-7:30pm CT

Inclusive Dental: Build a Team & Practice for Neurodiversity

Presented by:

Courtney Thompson, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: $45

CE: 1.5

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A CE Smart Scholar Course

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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A CE Smart Scholar Course

On-Demand Course

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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A CE Smart Scholar Course

On-Demand Course

Dental Hygiene and Direct Access to Care: Past and Present

Presented by:

Cynthia C. Gadbury-Amyot, MSDH, EdD, FADHA, Melanie L. Simmer-Beck, MS, PhD, Ann Lynch, BA, Lisa J. Rowley, RDH, MS

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: $15

Nonmembers: $60

CE: 2.0

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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.

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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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