Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association

05/05/2026

05/01/2026

The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures mobile dental van is rolling into Cincinnati, OH and we need YOU! 🎉

📅 When: May 19th-21st

📍 Where: Columbus, Ohio (exact location shared after registration)

We’re looking for licensed dental professionals to volunteer with us in providing free dental screenings and education to children in the community. 💙

👉 What you’ll get:

✔️ A Certificate of Volunteer Hours 📝

✔️ A Colgate BSBF team shirt 👕

✔️ The joy of making a BIG impact in little smiles! 😁

✨ Don’t miss this chance to give back in a fun, rewarding way!

🔗 Sign-Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAAAE2AA3FEC52-57394943-volunteer #/

✨Stay connected for upcoming opportunities

https://www.colgate.com/en-us/mission/oral-health-commitment/bsbf/dental-volunteers

DM me with any questions 🙂

Get educational materials for dental care volunteers to educate children and their families on healthy dental hygiene habits and oral health for kids.

04/17/2026

Spring looks good on you Ohio hygienists! Celebrate this beautiful season with a fresh reason to become an ADHA member. For a limited time, SAVE 20% for the rest of 2026. Join by May 14 with code: SPRING20 for savings that are sure to put extra spring in your step. Now is the time to belong to this change-making community that is working to protect our profession and advocate for the health of our patients. Join at adha.org/join now and save.

04/12/2026

The ‘RDH: Check the License, Trust the Care’ apparel is back with new styles and colors!!

Check the License-Trust the Care!. In the face of undervaluation and legislative shifts, Registered Dental Hygienists must stand united. We are not auxiliary—we are oral...

03/16/2026

The ADHA Foundation advances the dental hygiene professions and expands access to oral care through scholarships and grants. During the month of March, you are invited to rally with ADHA and help us take a shot at our annual fundraising goal by making a donation during the March Madne$$ campaign. Be a fundraiser, create a team, or simply click the DONATE button to make a one-time donation.The goal for Ohio is $250.00 during March Madne$$. Follow this link to MightyCause to make a donation and make a difference!

https://www.mightycause.com/event/2026adhafoundationp2p

Thank you for supporting the ADHA Foundation!

Bring Your A-Game to Giving!

02/19/2026

ColumbusDHA is having a virtual CE on March 2nd: Say Ahh! To Sleep Apnea
Click here to register 👉 https://form.jotform.com/220074605158047

02/13/2026

Join the Cleveland Dental Hygienists’ Association for a 3.0 CE, evidence-based program featuring three focused segments designed to support clinical decision-making, prevention, and patient-centered communication.

Register here: https://www.clevelanddha.org/featured-course.html

02/05/2026

ColumbusDHA is having a virtual CE on March 2nd: Say Ahh! To Sleep Apnea

Click here to register 👉 https://form.jotform.com/220074605158047

02/04/2026

Join us for Advocacy Day, April 22nd at the Ohio Statehouse and make your voice heard.

Registration 👉 https://forms.gle/PihhqbYAmJdt4q5b7

Advocacy Day is a yearly event to hear legislative updates and meet with legislators to discuss issues and opportunities in the dental hygiene profession. Advocate for the future of your profession and the health of your community. Together, we can shape policy that benefits both dental hygiene and public health.

02/01/2026

Special Smiles® discipline within Special Olympics Ohio’s Healthy Athletes® program are currently seeking licensed dentists and dental hygienists who may be interested in serving as Clinical Directors. Clinical Directors provide leadership at screenings, ensure clinical quality and adherence to protocols, mentor volunteers and students, and help advance inclusive oral health practices across Ohio. Depending on the event, this role is volunteer-based.

The program is designed to reduce dental anxiety, identify unmet oral health needs, and connect athletes to follow-up dental care. Since its launch, Special Smiles has helped identify high rates of untreated decay, periodontal disease, and other oral health concerns—underscoring the critical role dental professionals play in advancing health equity.

Beyond its direct impact on athletes, Special Smiles also serves as a valuable professional and educational opportunity. Dental professionals and students gain hands-on experience delivering inclusive, trauma-informed care to individuals with intellectual disabilities—an area often underrepresented in traditional dental education.

For more information, reach out to Amelia Kaylor akaylor@sooh.org