Advance your hygiene practice with ADHA® and Dentsply Sirona’s exceptional certification series designed for dental hygienists ready to sharpen technology skills that strengthen your practice.
ADVANCED CERTIFICATION SERIES
Unlocking the Digital Future of the Dental Hygiene Process of Care
DIGITAL INTRAORAL SCANNING &
ULTRASONIC TECHNIQUES FOR BIOFILM REMOVAL
Each location offers two half-day certification courses
June 6 – Columbus, OH – Register Now >>
August 15 – Washington, D.C. – Register Now >>
September 25-27 – Las Vegas, NV
October 3 – Long Beach, CA
Register for each half-day course separately.
Earn your certificate in Digital Intraoral Scanning or Ultrasonic Techniques for Biofilm Removal – or both – validating your ability to advance your dental hygiene practice in digital techniques. Participants must complete either one or both sessions in the series.
JUNE 6 | COLUMBUS, OHIO | 8.0 CE
Digital Intraoral Scanning • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM | 4.0 CE
Ultrasonic Techniques for Biofilm Removal • 1:30–5:30 PM | 4.0 CE
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FACULTY & PROGRAM

Volinder Dhesi, DDS
Certification in Digital Intraoral Scanning
Learn essential skills and techniques for intraoral scanning technology to achieve detailed patient scans while minimizing unwanted artifacts. Understand how to effectively review findings with patients, extract relevant information from scans and track oral health changes over time. Gain confidence in incorporating digital scanning as a routine part of your patient care.

Dani Botbyl, RDH
Certification in Ultrasonic Techniques for Biofilm Removal
Enhance your clinical effectiveness with this comprehensive ultrasonic instrumentation course, specifically for practicing dental hygienists. Master advanced techniques for periodontal debridement and inflammation management through interactive lectures and hands-on exercises. Return to your practice equipped with cutting-edge skills in biofilm disruption that will immediately elevate your patient care and treatment outcomes.
REGISTER FOR JUNE 6 | COLUMBUS, OH
PROGRAM (📄 PDF)
Friday, June 6
8:00 – 8:30 AM | Registration + Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Course 1
Fundamentals of Dental Technology – Certification in Digital Intraoral Scanning (4.0 CE)
Dr. Volinder Dhesi
8:30 – 10:30 AM | Lecture
10:30 – 11:30 AM | Hands-on Practice
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Written and Hands-on Assessments
12:15 – 12:30 PM | Assessments Review and Q+A
12:30 – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch
1:30 – 5:30 PM | Course 2
Contemporary Ultrasonic Instrumentation: Integrating Technology in Navigating the Biofilm Frontier – Certification in Ultrasonic Techniques for Biofilm Removal (4.0 CE)
Dani Botbyl, RDH
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Lecture
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Hands-on Practice
4:30 – 5:15 PM | Written and Hands-on Assessments
5:15 – 5:30 PM | Assessments Review and Q+A
5:30 PM | Program Concludes
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hyatt Regency Columbus
A limited number of hotel rooms are available at the Hyatt Regency Columbus at a discounted rate of $158.00 single/double. Please book no later than May 15 to obtain the group rate.
PARKING INFORMATION
Driving in?
If you are driving to the meeting, the Chestnut Street Garage at 44 E. Chestnut St. offers a discount rate for our attendees. Request a parking voucher at the ADHA course registration desk and before leaving the hotel, stop by the front desk to validate and pay for parking.
The discounted rates are:
Self-Park Daily: $14
Self-Park Overnight: $22
Valet Daily: $20
Valet Overnight: $40
REGISTER FOR AUG 15 | WASHINGTON DC
PROGRAM (📄 PDF)
Friday, August 15
8:00 – 8:30 AM | Registration + Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Course 1
Fundamentals of Dental Technology – Certification in Digital Intraoral Scanning (4.0 CE)
Dr. Volinder Dhesi
8:30 – 10:30 AM | Lecture
10:30 – 11:30 AM | Hands-on Practice
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Written and Hands-on Assessments
12:15 – 12:30 PM | Assessments Review and Q+A
12:30 – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch
1:30 – 5:30 PM | Course 2
Contemporary Ultrasonic Instrumentation: Integrating Technology in Navigating the Biofilm Frontier – Certification in Ultrasonic Techniques for Biofilm Removal (4.0 CE)
Dani Botbyl, RDH
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Lecture
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Hands-on Practice
4:30 – 5:15 PM | Written and Hands-on Assessments
5:15 – 5:30 PM | Assessments Review and Q+A
5:30 PM | Program Concludes
HOTEL INFORMATION
Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill
A limited number of hotel rooms are available at the Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill at a discounted rate of $199.00 single/double (destination fee will be waived). Please book early to obtain the group rate.
PARKING INFORMATION
Driving in?
If you are driving to the meeting, Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill provides exclusive valet service for its guests. Current rates are listed below and subject to change.
Self-Park Daily: $21
Valet Daily: $30
Valet Overnight: $65
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Metro Option
Leave your car behind and ride the Metro Red Line to Union Station, then enjoy a short 5-minute walk to the hotel.
Course Details Coming Soon | Sample Schedule Below
8:00 – 8:30 AM | Registration + Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Course 1
Fundamentals of Dental Technology – Certification in Digital Intraoral Scanning (4.0 CE)
Dr. Volinder Dhesi
8:30 – 10:30 AM | Lecture
10:30 – 11:30 AM | Hands-on Practice
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Written and Hands-on Assessments
12:15 – 12:30 PM | Assessments Review and Q+A
12:30 – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch
1:30 – 5:30 PM | Course 2
Contemporary Ultrasonic Instrumentation: Integrating Technology in Navigating the Biofilm Frontier – Certification in Ultrasonic Techniques for Biofilm Removal (4.0 CE)
Dani Botbyl, RDH
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Lecture
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Hands-on Practice
4:30 – 5:15 PM | Written and Hands-on Assessments
5:15 – 5:30 PM | Assessments Review and Q+A
5:30 PM | Program Concludes
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hotel Information Coming Soon
A limited number of hotel rooms will be available at a discounted rate. Please book early to obtain the group rate.
PARKING INFORMATION
Driving in?
More information will be available soon about parking options.
Course Details Coming Soon | Sample Schedule Below
8:00 – 8:30 AM | Registration + Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Course 1
Fundamentals of Dental Technology – Certification in Digital Intraoral Scanning (4.0 CE)
Dr. Volinder Dhesi
8:30 – 10:30 AM | Lecture
10:30 – 11:30 AM | Hands-on Practice
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Written and Hands-on Assessments
12:15 – 12:30 PM | Assessments Review and Q+A
12:30 – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch
1:30 – 5:30 PM | Course 2
Contemporary Ultrasonic Instrumentation: Integrating Technology in Navigating the Biofilm Frontier – Certification in Ultrasonic Techniques for Biofilm Removal (4.0 CE)
Dani Botbyl, RDH
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Lecture
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Hands-on Practice
4:30 – 5:15 PM | Written and Hands-on Assessments
5:15 – 5:30 PM | Assessments Review and Q+A
5:30 PM | Program Concludes
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hotel Information Coming Soon
A limited number of hotel rooms will be available at a discounted rate. Please book early to obtain the group rate.
PARKING INFORMATION
Driving in?
More information will be available soon about parking options.
THANK YOU DENTSPLY SIRONA
This certification series is made possible by the generous support of Dentsply Sirona. Invested in the professional growth of dental hygienists!
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EVENT SPEAKERS
- Volinder Dhesi, DDS, Key Opinion Leader, Dentsply Sirona
- Dani Botbyl, RDH, National Clinical Educator, Dentsply Sirona
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