October 2024 is National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM). It’s our time to celebrate the work we do and promote the importance of oral health access for all. With the help of our partners at Colgate^®, this year’s NDHM campaign highlights our role as experts on a mission.

As dental hygienists, we know getting the right diagnosis and treatment protocol for each patient requires deep investigative expertise and determination. Throughout the month, we will feature patient case studies that inspire us to review clues, ask the right questions and discuss how Colgate^® products can support the solution.

NEW THIS YEAR!

Join us for an incredible in-person event designed to inspire our commitment to staying on the case for the patients we serve. 

• Kick things off with a Friday evening Welcome & Networking reception
• Go deep with Patient Case Studies + Q&A on topics including caries management, home oral care, whitening and more
• Get inspired by our partners at Colgate^® as they explore evidence-based patient recommendations and products that support your treatment solutions

Bonus! All attendees receive a special bag with something great from Colgate^®! Enjoy product samples for personal and patient use.

 

SPEAKERS

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PROGRAM AGENDA 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Colgate Welcome & Networking Reception

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
8:00 – 9:00 AM — Networking Breakfast —
9:15 – 10:45 AM 
Patient Case Study + Q&A (1.5 CE)
      Caries Management with Fluoride
      Shelley Brown, MEd, BSDH, RDH
10:45 – 11:00 AM  —  Break  —
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Patient Case Study + Q&A (1.5 CE)
      Critical Role of Professional Dental Care and Dental Homecare to Retain Dentition
      Bernice Dabrowski-Iwinski, BSDH, RDH
12:30 – 1:30 PM  — Networking Lunch —
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Patient Case Study + Q&A (1.5 CE)
      Whitening
      Dr. Cameron Shahbazian, DMD, MBA
3:00 – 3:30 PM  |  Colgate (0.5 CE)
      Using Business Decisions to Make Patient Recommendations
      Christine Ochsner, RDH, MBA
3:30 – 3:45 PM  |  Colgate: Closing Remarks
3:45 PM  |  Program Concludes

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Come for the Knowledge, Run for a Cause!

First learn, then earn… a ribbon at CDHA’s Dental Dash 5K in Thomaston, CT on Sunday, October 20 at 9:00 AM, in celebration of National Dental Hygiene Month! Proceeds support scholarships, community outreach and lobbying activities of the Connecticut Dental Hygienists Association. Learn more & register >>

Can’t join us in person? 

Stay tuned for information on all of the October activities including digital case studies, conversations and prizes!