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President's Highlight
BOO! This Newsletter is all Treats & no Tricks!
Happy National Dental Hygiene Month you magnificent RDH's and welcome to the month that celebrates us and our profession!
It is our responsibility to educate the importance of Oral Hygiene amongst our community! I encourage you this month to promote your profession as many chances as you get and celebrate what you do!
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!
Lastly, there are several student and professional scholarships being offered by the TDHA IDEA Committee, and TDHA's scholarships will be opening Oct 1st! Visit the website or social media profiles for more!
Dallas DHA Scholarships will be opening Oct 1st! Apply Here!
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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Register HERE for the virtual October CE!
$5 from each registration will be donated to the ADHA Institute for Oral Health 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 10/1/25. 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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Register HERE for the In-Person October CE!
$5 from each registration will be donated to the ADHA Institute for Oral Health 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 10/15/25. 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
Oct 4th: 1-hour Virtual CE - Human Traffic Training with Natalie Alonzo
Oct 18th: 3-hour In-Person CE - From Bud to Blossom: Exploring the Oral-Systemic Link in Women's Health with Melissa Calhoun, MSDH, RDH - Forest Green Branch Library, Dallas, TX
Nov 13th: 1.5-hour Virtual CE - Public Health Dentistry with Amber Lovatos, RDH, BSDH
Jan 10th: 3-hour or 6-hour Virtual CE - (more info coming soon)
Jan 23, 2026: Student Night - (more info coming soon)
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 Open Oct 1st!
DDHA strives to provide support and resources to the Dallas area students. This is accomplished through mentorship and scholarships to each of the dental hygiene schools in our area.
Scholarships are available for the following programs:
Concorde Dental Hygiene Program
Dallas College Dental Hygiene Program
Texas A&M Dental Hygiene Program
Scholarships OPEN Wednesday, October 1st, 2025.
All scholarship materials must be received no later than Wednesday, December 31st, 2025.
Scholarships will be presented at Student Night on Friday, January 23rd, 2026.
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month
Volunteer with Colgate and DDHA
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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.
Oct. 3, Schertz, 8a to 1:45p
Oct. 7, Mesquite, 9a to noon
Oct. 8, Hurst, 9a to noon
Oct. 9, Mansfield, 9a to 2p
Oct. 11, Duncanville, 8a to noon
Oct. 14, Lancaster, 9a to noon
Oct. 15, Dallas, 8:30a to 9:30a
Oct. 15, Dallas, 10a to 11a
Oct. 16, Fort Worth, 9a to noon
Oct. 18, Plano, 11a to 1p
Oct. 21, Irving, 9a to noon
Oct. 22, Lancaster, 8a to 9a
Oct. 22, Lancaster, 9:30 to noon
Oct. 23, Duncanville, 9a to noon
Oct. 24, Plano, 8a to 2p
Oct. 25, Arlington, 8a to noon
Oct. 28, Fort Worth, 9a to noon
Oct. 29, Fort Worth, 9a to noon
Oct. 30, Plano, 8a to 2p
Visit Colgate BSBF to learn more!
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Save the Date!
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!
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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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TDHA Student Scholarships Now Open!
The Texas Dental Hygienists' Association is proud to offer a range of scholarship opportunities to support dental hygiene students in their academic and professional journey. Each scholarship includes a direct application link via QR code, or visit Scholarships | Tdha to apply.
Application Deadline: October 10, 2025. Don't miss this chance to lighten your financial load and invest in your future. Apply today and take one step closer to your professional goals!
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Community Outreach Supplies Grant
The TDHA IDEA Committee is excited to present the Community Outreach Supplies Grant - designed to support your commitment to improving oral health in underserved communities. This grant provides $1,000 worth of Quip oral health supplies to help fuel your outreach efforts.
Open to both dental hygiene professionals and students, this opportunity recognizes and empowers those making a meaningful impact through education, prevention, and service.
Apply Here for the Quip Community Grant!
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TDHA IDEA & LumaDent Loupes Scholarship
The Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association’s IDEA Committee is proud to partner with LumaDent to present a Loupe Scholarship for two 2.5x Galilean TTL loupes to a deserving dental hygiene student and practicing dental hygienist. This scholarship will award one student and one dental a hygienist a pair of custom-fitted LumaDent loupes supporting their clinical success and professional growth.
Apply for LumaDent Loupes Scholarship!
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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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Former Member?
We've Got Something For You!
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There's still time to renew your membership and unlock another year of the best resources, continuing education, and networking opportunities available for dental hygienists.
As a special bonus, PDT will send new TDHA members
three free instruments!
Renew at 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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The ADHA25 Wellness Countdown Challenge. New This Year!
Even members who don't attend can participate. This year, we’ll also offer an opportunity for our health-conscious members to share their wellness journey leading up to the ADHA25, while raising funds for the ADHA Foundation.
The ADHA25 Wellness Countdown is a peer-to-peer fundraiser where you can set your own personalized goals, create a page to share with colleagues, family, and friends, collect pledges and funds from your network of supporters, and post updates about your progress along the way.
Registration for this event is free, and details can be found on the ADHA25 Wellness Countdown Website.
PRIZES FOR ADHA25 WELLNESS COUNTDOWN
The individual who raises the most money by Oct. 1 will receive a $275 gift card to
apply to a FabFitFun annual membership. The TEAM that raises the most money in the ADHA25 Wellness Countdown event leading up to the conference will receive up to 5 complimentary conference registrations to ADHA26.
Want to know more about the ADHA Foundation? Visit www.adha.org/foundation to find out information about who we are and what we do.
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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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