October is National Dental Hygiene Month

It’s our time to celebrate the work we do and promote the importance of oral health access for all!

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See you in California October 4 - 6, 2025

Mark your calendar for ADHA25 in Long Beach, CA during National Dental Hygiene Month 2025!

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Membership in ADHA

Joining the largest and oldest association exclusively for the dental hygiene profession has its perks.

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The people I’ve met and the amazing education have made all the difference in my career. I’m a better dental hygienist because of ADHA.

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ADHA is your education partner from the moment you decide to become a dental hygienist all the way through your oral health career.

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