Hope for Maui – Resources

August 17, 2023—The pain and loss are overwhelming for Maui residents and families in Lahaina. These local organizations will continue to support the recovery moving forward.

I’m a Lefty Girl in a Righty World

August 13, 2023—Being left-handed is an experiential challenge – you think about it when you experience it. Lefty hygienists experience it every day.

A Guide to Listing Credentials

July 9, 2023— Presenting credentials in a uniform way increases the public’s awareness of the significance and value of the honors and distinctions achieved.

Quietly Quitting…. Are We Quitting Our Profession?

June 6, 2023—Quiet quitting a not new. Every generation steps back and re-evaluates, but it comes with risks.

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What Dental Hygienists Should Consider When Thinking About a Job Change

June 30, 2023—If your daily routine, capabilities and skills as a hygienist no longer a fit your current job, it may be time for a new chapter.

Make Your Office LGBTQ+ Culturally Humble

ADHA Hygienist Hub | June—A micro “workshop” on subtle changes for your practice and applying cultural humility to help LGBTQ+ people feel welcome.

The Smile Supplier: DJ, MC, CEO & RDH

June 23, 2023—From a young age, Elijah Desmond wanted to supply smiles. He never imagined his passion could become lifelong career of fun and adventure.

CDC Patient Smoking Cessation Materials

June 2023—Resources, some printable, to help you start a conversation with patients about cessation and that quitting tobacco use is a commitment to better health.

An Chih “Angela” W. Do, RDH, MEd, MAADH, FADHA

May 28, 2023—As an immigrant and first-generation college graduate An Chih Do knows the value of empowering others to reach their full potential.

Harold A. Henson, RDH, PhD, FADHA

May 19, 2023—Harold Henson wasn’t expecting to catch the teaching bug. He was going into health care. But through some unexpected twists he ended up doing both!

Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

March 21, 2023—In fall 2021, the U.S. DoD and The Council of State Governments (CSG) selected ADHA & ADA to receive technical assistance with interstate licensure compact development.

Konnetta Putman-Sparks, MA, RDH, ADHA President 1973-1974

February 27, 2023—Learning was always Konnetta's true passion from childhood on, at a time when only 1.2% of black women were finishing college.