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President's Highlight
Welcome to 2026!
New Year, same support! We are excited to welcome the new year with you! Our Mini CE weekend is this Saturday and will be our first CE of the year! We hope to see many of you there!
Register Now For Jan 10th Mini CE!
Your Dallas DHA BOD is preparing for Student Night at the end of the month and we are very eager to celebrate our 2026 senior students from Dallas College, Concorde Dallas, Concorde Grand Prairie, & Texas A&M.
We know that your license and your dedication to this profession is important. Your Dallas DHA Delegates represent you at the Texas DHA Annual Conference. We will be discussing various PRs & PBYs and attending the legislative updated. We hope to see many of y'all there and participate in the discussion and stay for the the Fun,Continuing Education, networking and a marketplace.
Register for TDHA Annual Conference!
Keep checking your emails and follow us on our social media to keep upto date on all the news as well as upcoming CE.
A large part of being a Hygienist is becoming a member of ADHA and participating in your local component, which is us! WE love supporting you and all the things you do! If you are a current member, thank you for your continued support in our profession! If you are not yet a member, we welcome you to join! Special gifts await you - scroll through this newsletter for all the treats!
Keep checking your emails and follow us on our social media to keep upto date on all the news as well as upcoming CE.
Thank you for being a part of us!
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Sincerely,
Ariel Laporte BA, RDH
DDHA President
TDHA Communications Director
ADHA District IX Delegate
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If you're interested in becoming more involved with DDHA, whether it is by becoming an officer or assisting on a committee, please reach out to your President, Ariel Laporte, at
ddhawebmaster@gmail.com, or complete the
DDHA Volunteer Form here.
Connect with us via social media at Facebook or Instagram
We look forward to connecting with YOU!
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$5 from each registration will be donated to the ADHA Foundation and the Texas HyPAC.
*ADHA Membership number required for ADHA pricing. Your ticket may be canceled if your membership can not be verified.
**Refunds must be requested in writing and before the end of day 1/7/26, or a $10 administrative fee will be deducted from the refund.
***DDHA reserves the right to cancel this program due to insufficient attendance.
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ALL Upcoming CEs & Events
Jan 10th: Virtual CE Weekend - 1.5, 3, or 6 CE hours
Jan 23, 2026: Student Night - 6:30 pm, North Park
Feb 12th: 1.5-hour Virtual CE - Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis (ITOP) with Sarah Jackson, RDH, MS, FADHA
Feb 26th - Mar 1st: TDHA Annual Conference Weekend - San Marcos, TX
March 21st: 5-hour In-Person CE - (more info coming soon)
April: 1.5-hour Virtual CE - Table Clinics (more info coming soon)
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DDHA Senior Student Scholarships Presentation
Friday, January 23, 2026
North Park
DDHA is excited to host Student Night for our 2nd-year dental hygiene students from the following programs:
Concorde Dental Hygiene Program - Dallas
Concorde Dental Hygiene Program- Grand Prairie
Dallas College Dental Hygiene Program
Texas A&M Dental Hygiene Program
Interested students can email their school representative, or send an email to rlevyrdh@gmail.com.
We are looking forward to connecting with you and celebrating your accomplishments.
| | | | Volunteer with Colgate and DDHA | |
Heads Up!
Texas Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures is Heading Your Way!
Colgate BSBF is seeking volunteers to make a difference in the community.
Donating 2 to 4 hours can significantly impact children's oral health.
Please see dates and locations below.
For specific details, contact Dr. Denese Shelton at bp_denese_shelton@colpal.com.
Jan 8, Garland, 8:30a to 9:30a
Jan 8, Garland, 10a to 11:30a
Jan 9, Duncanville, 9a to 10a
Jan 9, Dallas, 10:30a to 11:30a
Jan 13, Dallas, 8:30a to 11:30a
Jan 14, DeSoto, 9a to 12p
Jan 15, Dallas, 8a to 12p
Jan 16, Dallas, 8:30a to 11:30a
Jan 20, Dallas, 9a to 10a
Jan 20, Duncanville, 11a to 12p
Jan 23, Dallas, 8a to 12p
Jan 28, Fort Worth, 8a to 2p
Jan 29, Lancaster, 9a to 10:30a
Jan 30, Dallas, 8a to 1p
Visit Colgate BSBF to learn more!
| | | | 84th Texas Dental Hygienists' Association Annual Conference February 27 - March 1, 2026
Join us for the TDHA Annual Conference, a premier event bringing together dental hygiene professionals, educators, and students from across Texas. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a student preparing to enter the field, this conference offers valuable opportunities for learning, networking, and professional growth.
Let's come together to celebrate advancement, collaboration, and the future of dental hygiene!
Early Bird Registration is now open!
Register HERE for TDHA's 84th Annual Conference!
Register HERE for your hotel Stay!
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TDHA Scholarships
The primary focus of the TDHA Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to dental
hygiene students who can demonstrate a commitment to further the discipline of dental hygiene
through academic achievement, professional excellence, and a desire to improve the
public’s overall health.
These scholarships are made available through the TDHA treasury and the generous
donation of Omega Seminars, Inc., Texas Dental Placement Network (TDPN), and Cloud Dentistry. All scholarship monies must be used toward costs associated with dental hygiene school.
Apply Now!
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Our very own Destinni Zimmerman is a proud recipient of an IDEA Scholarship!
Congrats to ALL!
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New Professionals Packet for the Texas Dental Hygienists' Association
Embarking on your dental hygiene career? The TDHA has crafted a comprehensive New Professionals Packet to guide you every step of the way.
This packet is your launchpad for success in Texas dental hygiene.
Member Resources
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You've Earned Your Title
Now it's Time to Build Your Career!
2023 and 2024 Grads, take the next step in your career by converting your ADHA membership to a New Professional and get 35% off national, state, and local dues. You’ll enjoy professional networking, discounted CE, and opportunities to shape the future of dental hygiene.
Continue your journey strong with ADHA! Visit mymembership.adha.org.
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How we make it happen with HYPAC! | | |
Donations
HyPAC: is the Political Action Committee. They are the organization that raises money privately to voice the concerns of hygienist during times of legislation.
We are stronger in numbers! DDHA challenges you to pledge 23 dollars once a month! Will you rise to the challenge to support HYPAC that fights for YOU!? HYPAC Donation Form
ADHA Foundation (formerly IOH). This year, the ADHA Foundation awarded over $167,000 in funding to 79 ADHA members.
Make a Donation
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Breaking News!
The Institute for Oral Health Foundation is now the ADHA Foundation! Same mission, stronger connection to ADHA, bigger impact ahead. Help us celebrate by supporting dental hygienists with a tax-deductible donation and share the news:
Donate to ADHA Foundation Here
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License Portability
These compacts create reciprocal professional licensing. The Council of State Governments is partnering with the Department of Defense, the American Dental Association, and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association to support the mobility of licensed dentists and dental hygienists through the development of a new interstate compact
Click HERE to Learn More
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Important Links
Scan the QR code or click the LinkTree link below to access all of our social media platforms, DDHA website, CE registration, scholarships, donations as well as links to your professional membership websites! We have also added Texas DHA! Check out the links below!
Dallas DHA LinkTree
Texas DHA LinkTree
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