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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, June 17

6:00-7:00pm CT

Leading with Influence: Communication for Growth

Presented by:

Monica Gonzales

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: $25

Nonmembers: $40

CE: 1.0

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Live Webinar

Tuesday, June 30

6:00-7:00pm CT

Ask a Hygienist

Presented by:

Marlyce James, EdD(c), RDH, CDA, FADHA and a Panel of Hygienist Inspired Ambassadors

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: FREE

CE: 1.0

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Live Webinar

Wednesday, July 22

6:00-7:00pm CT

The Pro-preneur: Designing Your Resilient, Flexible Career

Presented by:

Thalia Diedrick & Cassidy Miller

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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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.

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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