You work hard for your patients, your practice, and your profession. Wellness in Practice is a way to invest that same energy in yourself — to support your well-being, strengthen your resilience, and help you build a sustainable, fulfilling career in dental hygiene.
This two-day virtual certificate program brings together expert guidance, peer connection, and practical tools to help you protect your health, prevent burnout, and keep moving forward in your career. Whether you’re focused on caring for yourself, supporting your team, or contributing to a more positive workplace culture, you’ll find meaningful discussions, actionable techniques, and strategies built around you.
Because a thriving dental hygienist is a better clinician, a stronger colleague, and a healthier person. You deserve to feel that way.
ADHA Members $125
Nonmembers $175
Course Recording Included
June 6–7, 2026
10 AM–2:30 PM CT each day
Up to 7.5 Live CE Credits in total
DAY 1: Protecting Your Health
Protect your body and mind to sustain your career.
You’ll explore:
- Ergonomics and microbreak strategies to reduce physical strain
- Protecting your hearing, vision, and respiratory health in clinical settings
- Recognizing burnout and compassion fatigue early—and how to respond
- Impact of microstressors and emotional fatigue in dentistry
- Practical tools to regulate stress and support nervous system recovery
- Simple, implement-tomorrow strategies for daily well-being
Day 1 lunch is on us! All participants receive a $10 Chipotle e-gift card.
DAY 2: Designing Your Future
Longevity isn’t accidental. It’s intentionally designed.
You’ll explore:
- Cultivating purpose, motivation, and career satisfaction
- Boundary-setting and creating a healthier work–life dynamic
- Expanding career options, non-clinical pathways and leadership roles
- Planning for career transitions across stages of practice
- Financial and legal fundamentals to protect your income and future
- Building your personalized sustainability action plan
Earn Your Certificate
At the end of this two-day program you’ll earn the Health & Career Sustainability Certificate, recognizing your commitment to your well-being, your career, and the profession you serve.
Enjoy expert-led sessions on:
Mental Health Awareness
Workplace Wellness
Building Resilience
Self-Care
Empathy and Gratitude
Provider Burnout in Dentistry
Beating Burnout & Being Whole Again
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
DAY 1
- Identify key physical risk factors in clinical dental hygiene, including musculoskeletal strain and ergonomic challenges
- Apply practical strategies to reduce physical stress, including microbreaks and chairside mobility techniques
- Recognize the impact of sensory exposure (hearing, vision, and respiratory) and implement protective measures
- Differentiate between burnout and compassion fatigue and identify early warning signs
- Describe the role of microstressors in emotional fatigue and overall well-being
- Implement simple, evidence-informed techniques to regulate stress and support nervous system recovery
- Integrate physical and mental wellness strategies into daily clinical practice
DAY 2
- Identify strategies to cultivate purpose, motivation, and satisfaction within their hygiene career
- Apply effective communication and boundary-setting techniques in the workplace
- Explore diverse career pathways, including non-clinical roles, leadership, and portfolio careers
- Develop a plan for transitioning across different stages of a hygiene career
- Describe key financial concepts, including income protection, retirement planning, and long-term financial stability
- Evaluate legal and financial considerations that support career longevity
- Create a personalized sustainability action plan that includes physical health, mental wellness, and career/financial goals
- Align professional decisions with long-term personal and career objectives