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Released: 29-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
ADHA Strongly Opposes ADA Resolutions on Staffing Dental Hygiene Positions With Non-Hygienists
American Dental Hygienists' Association

Recently proposed resolutions by the American Dental Association (ADA) aim to remove faculty-to-student ratios in dental hygiene programs and allow ...

Newswise: ADHA Past President JoAnn Gurenlian Named New CMDL Chair
Released: 10-Oct-2024 5:05 PM EDT
ADHA Past President JoAnn Gurenlian Named New CMDL Chair
American Dental Hygienists' Association

At a recent executive committee meeting of the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure (CMDL), Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian, past president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and current ADHA director of education, research and advocacy was unanimously elected to serve as the coalition’s new chair.

Newswise: American Dental Hygienists’ Association Teams Up with Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc for National Dental Hygiene Month 
Released: 20-Sep-2024 5:05 AM EDT
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Teams Up with Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc for National Dental Hygiene Month 
American Dental Hygienists' Association and Colgate® Oral Pharmaceuticals

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA®) and Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a Colgate-Palmolive Company, are proud to partner together for a fourth year in a row in support of October’s National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM).

Released: 11-Sep-2024 5:00 PM EDT
ADHA Maintains Policy and Recommendation of Low Fluoride Levels for Caries Prevention
American Dental Hygienists' Association

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA®) supports community water fluoridation as a safe and effective method for reducing the incidence of dental caries throughout the lifespan.

Newswise: The American Dental Hygienists' Association Announces 2024 Class of Professional Fellows
Released: 26-Jul-2024 7:05 AM EDT
The American Dental Hygienists' Association Announces 2024 Class of Professional Fellows
American Dental Hygienists' Association

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA®), the largest association representing dental hygienists in the United States, is proud to announce its 2024 class of ADHA Professional Fellows, a distinction earned by ADHA members who have demonstrated exceptional achievement, ongoing commitment to their education, and dedication to the dental hygiene profession.

Newswise: The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces New Leadership for 2024-2025
Released: 25-Jul-2024 7:05 AM EDT
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces New Leadership for 2024-2025
American Dental Hygienists' Association

Erin Haley-Hitz, RDH, BSDH, MS, FADHA, MAADH, begins her one-year term as the 98th president of the member organization.

Newswise: New Recruiting Initiative Aims to Improve Dental Hygiene Workforce Shortages, Access to Care
Released: 22-Jul-2024 7:05 AM EDT
New Recruiting Initiative Aims to Improve Dental Hygiene Workforce Shortages, Access to Care
American Dental Hygienists' Association

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association and Delta Dental Foundation are developing a nationwide program for hygienists to encourage patients to pursue dental hygiene careers.

Newswise: American Dental Hygienists’ Association Partners with Colgate® for October’s National Dental Hygiene Month 2023
Released: 25-Sep-2023 5:05 PM EDT
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Partners with Colgate® for October’s National Dental Hygiene Month 2023
American Dental Hygienists' Association and Colgate® Oral Pharmaceuticals

The ADHA® renews its partnership with Colgate® Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for National Dental Hygiene Month 2023, to honor all dental hygienists throughout October. This year’s theme, "Everyday Extraordinary," celebrates dental hygienists who transform everyday tasks with extraordinary expertise.

Released: 7-Jul-2023 8:25 AM EDT
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces 2023 Class of Fellows
American Dental Hygienists' Association

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA®) is proud to announce its 2023 Class of Fellows. In this inaugural year of the ADHA Professional Fellows Program, 162 ADHA members representing forty-two states make up the first class with this earned distinction. The distinction honors their ongoing commitment to their education, to the practice of dental hygiene, and to their stellar reputation in areas of ethics, professional responsibility and professional standards.

Newswise: The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces New Leadership for 2023-2024
Released: 6-Jul-2023 8:15 AM EDT
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces New Leadership for 2023-2024
American Dental Hygienists' Association

On July 5, as the 2023 ADHA Annual Conference got underway at McCormick Place in Chicago celebrating the association’s 100th anniversary, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association installed a new Board of Directors, along with ADHA’s new slate of officers for the fiscal year. Newly installed president, Becky Smith, CRDH, EdD, FADHA, spoke in both English and Spanish to the national and state leaders who attended the ceremony, focusing on the power of unity.

Newswise: American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces the Passing of ADHA® CEO, Ann Battrell
Released: 8-Jun-2023 2:05 PM EDT
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces the Passing of ADHA® CEO, Ann Battrell
American Dental Hygienists' Association

It is with profound sadness that the American Dental Hygienists’ Association announces that ADHA CEO, Ann Battrell, M.S.D.H., passed away June 7, 2023. She had recently announced to ADHA leadership that she was extending her medical leave to focus on her health. A tribute is planned July 7, 2023, during the Opening General Session of the ADHA 2023 Annual Conference at McCormick Place in Chicago, to celebrate Ann Battrell’s life, leadership and legacy in the dental hygiene profession and ADHA.

Released: 17-Jan-2023 2:20 PM EST
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Celebrates 100 Years
American Dental Hygienists' Association

Founded in 1923, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA®) celebrates a century as the largest national professional association for registered dental hygienists (RDH). For 100 years, ADHA has been a leading advocate for advancing the dental hygiene profession, oral health and overall health.

Newswise: American Dental Hygienists’ Association Teams Up with Heartland Dental for Student and Professional Education and Events
Released: 10-Jan-2023 12:35 PM EST
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Teams Up with Heartland Dental for Student and Professional Education and Events
American Dental Hygienists' Association

CHICAGO – The ADHA® is proud to announce its partnership with Heartland Dental, to launch student and professional education programs and events throughout 2023.



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