Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

March 21, 2023—In fall 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), in partnership with 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 Putman-Sparks’ true passion, from the time she was a little girl. Born March 25, 1919, in South Carolina, Konnetta...

Katie Dawson, RDHAP, BS, ADHA President 2005-2006

February 21, 2023—Katie Dawson knew that sitting at a desk as a secretary was only a brief stop on her career journey. She was headed for more. Much more.

A Healthy Mouth for Every Body

Febuary 2023—A Healthy Mouth for Every Body Oral health is a fundamental part of overall health, yet profound disparities in oral health persist in the United...

100 Years of Leadership in Oral Health

January 3, 2023—100 Years of Leadership in Oral Health Elevating the Profession In 1923, a group of 46 forward-thinking dental hygienists representing various states journeyed from across...

Needed: A Culture Shift of Support and Recognition

November 22, 2022—Like many professions, the dental sector has faced significant staffing shortages in the last few years. The Health Policy Institute (HPI)...