UPCOMING CE

Smoking, Vaping, and Cannabis:

Oral and Systemic Effect (2 CEUs)

Dr. Tim Walsh provides an essential update on the oral-systemic effects of tobacco, cannabis, and vaping use. Post-lecture, there will be a round table discussion and update on Legislative news.

February 5, 2023

113 Oak St

North Aurora, IL

Free for members; $25 for potential members

CEUs also qualify for PHDH Certification under Pediatrics.

Details and Registration Here

Myofunctional Therapy

With Joy Lantz, RDH, COM, IBCLC

In this course, dental hygienists will be able to recognize the specific issues they observe during appointments and link them back to these oral myofunctional disorders. Case studies of children and adults will be shared to illustrate how myofunctional therapy has helped improve oral development, assist in overall better health, and make dental appointments easier

March 10, 2023

2007 N. Civic Center Way

Round Lake Beach, IL

$70 for members; $90 for non-members

Details and Registration Here

Announcing IDHA's 2023 PHDH Certification Grant Program

IDHA has received a $20,000 grant. The money will be utilized to help Illinois RDH's to get their PHDH certification. This grant makes PHDA certification FREE for members* and discounted for non-members. The first PHDH training date is March 11, 2023. More information below.

*ADHA membership dues must be paid through 2023

Public Health Dental Hygienist Certification Course

(Course & Review)

March 11, 2023

8:00AM-3:00PM

Zoom Webinar

8 CE hours

$200 for Members; $600 for non-members

For more information please click HERE

ILHy-PAC Raffle

2023 ADHA Annual Conference Package Ticket wins:

*Full session ticket values at $579

*3 nights at ADHA headquarters hotel with parking

Total Package valued a $1800

Open to any dental hygienist that would like to attend the ADHA annual conference. The drawing will take place on Wednesday, March 22 2023 at the virtual IDHA Evening Gathering.

For full details, ticket prices, and restrictions see flyer HERE

Purchase Raffle Tickets Here

Volunteer at CDS Foundation Clinic

The CDS Foundation Dental Clinic is looking for volunteer dentists, hygienists and assistants to care for patients, as well as oral surgeons to accept referrals. The clinic also needs in-kind donations of supplies and consumables. To volunteer, call the clinic at 630.260.8530 or email the CDS Foundation Clinic .

Learn More Here

IT'S TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Let’s kick off the celebration of a century with a promise to never stop learning. Stay connected to the CE you need and the opportunities to expand our expertise as leaders in oral health. Another smart tip: quarterly payments make membership more affordable! Renew today and get ready for more evidence-based, content-rich education in 2023 and beyond! mymembership.adha.org

Non-renew drop date is February 14.

Complete these Ethics courses

All registered dental hygienists are to complete CE courses on Implicit Bias and Sexual Harassment. Linked below are two FREE courses to assist in this process.*

Implicit Bias

Sexual Harassment

*The course taken must be one CE credit hour. The courses above are to assist in the completion of this CE requirement.

* These courses also qualify for PHDH Certification, under Ethics