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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

Lavina Myers, RDH, MPH, HPE in white lab coat and black top.

Live Webinar

Wednesday, January 14

6:00-7:00pm CT

Cone Beam Computed Tomography: What’s Your Field of View?

Presented by:

Lavina Myers, RDH, MPH, HPE

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: $45

CE: 1.0

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Live Webinar

Thursday, January 15

6:00-7:00pm CT

Navigating OPA: Tools & Tips for Dental Hygienists

Presented by:

Panel of ADHA Leadership

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: $45

CE: 1.0

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Andreina Sucre Beltran, CRDH, International dentist, MSc in red dress with white polka dots.

Live Webinar

Wednesday, February 4

6:00-7:30pm CT

Lip Fillers Gone Wrong: How to Navigate the Aesthetic Boom

Presented by:

Andreina Sucre Beltran, CRDH, International dentist, MSc

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: $45

CE: 1.5

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Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA in white lab coat with blue scrubs.

Live Webinar

Wednesday, March 11

6:00-7:30pm CT

Demystifying Dental Hygienists’ Autonomy

Presented by:

Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA

ADHA Members / CE Subscribers: FREE

Nonmembers: $45

CE: 1.5

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A CE Smart Scholar Course

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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A CE Smart Scholar Course

On-Demand Course

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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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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