Hawaii Dental Hygienists' Association

03/02/2026

Aloha Hygienists of Hawai’i!

The HDHA is dedicated to raising money for the ADHA Foundation to further the growth of our research base and establish the validity of dental hygiene as a true profession.

Rally with us for 4 weeks in March and help us take a shot at our annual fundraising goal by donating today! Even a small donation helps. Donate today to help your professional association make its fundraiser goal of $250 in March! Runs from March 2-27, 2026!

Mahalo for your donation.

CLICK THE LINK IN BIO 🔗 https://www.mightycause.com/story/gtx6pf

03/02/2026

✨ Meet your 2026 HDHA President, Christen Coloma! ✨

🦷 Christen resides in Ewa Beach and is a graduate of Campbell High School. After high school, she attended Seattle University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in General Science with Biology and Chemistry concentrations. Christen moved back home after graduation and spent the next couple of years working in dentistry as a dental assistant and dental receptionist. It was during this time that she decided to pursue her passion for dental hygiene. She continued her studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) and earned her second bachelor’s degree, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2017. She also earned an Advanced Professional Certificate for Expanded Function Dental Hygiene in Pediatrics as part of the inaugural class of 2019 also from UHM.

🦷 She is a full-time clinician working in both private practice and school-based settings. Outside of work, Christen enjoys spending time with loved ones, dancing hula, binge-watching reality TV shows, and traveling to new places to explore culture through cuisine.

🦷 She would like to send a shoutout to the HDHA members who have volunteered their time and talents to be a part of this year’s HDHA leadership team alongside her by highlighting these individuals in this member spotlight mini-series.

03/02/2026

Join HDHA for an in-person, BLS CPR Re-certification course provided by Heartline Hawaii on Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 9am-12pm in the Recreation Room at the Regency Park Condo, 3138 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816. Guest parking is available on-site. This course satisfies the hands-on skill portion as required by the Hawaii Board of Dentistry for license renewal in Hawaii.

Please visit our website (hdha.net) to download the registration form for this event. Complete the form and submit it with payment to P.O. Box 23313, Honolulu HI 96823. Only CHECK PAYMENT written to “Hawaii Dental Hygienists’ Association” will be accepted at this time.

LINK IN BIO 🔗 https://hdha.net/2026-cpr-renewal

01/09/2026

Save the date, Hawaiʻi RDH ✨

Check out this awesome study club opportunity!

Call Jennifer for more information.

11/09/2025

Mahalo to all those who helped put together our conference tomorrow! We look forward to seeing lots of the Hawaiʻi RDH's there. 🦷💟

Reminder - 7 am - 5 pm

**There are a few last minute spots and you're always welcome to come support the exhibitors on the lanai, 5th floor**

10/14/2025

Just a few seats remaining. I will see you there!

Join us November 10!

Spots are limited - details on HDHA.net.

Register: https://hdha.net/itop-ce-course

10/02/2025

Calling all Maui dental hygienists, check out the CE event happening 11/8/25 💜.

Register by 10/15/25.

08/13/2025

Calling all local dental hygienists -

If you are available, this is a great meeting to attend to help represent our community of dental hygienists 💜.

07/16/2025

Join us November 10!

Spots are limited - details on HDHA.net.

Register: https://hdha.net/itop-ce-course

06/19/2025

2025 HDHA Annual Scientific Session - 9 CEs
November 9, 2025, Japanese Cultural Center, Honolulu, HI

Each year, the HDHA organizes an event on Oahu featuring dental industry leaders as speakers of CE courses, including an Ethics course required for Hawaii RDH license renewal. Network and build relationships with your fellow Hawaii hygienists, vendors and your HDHA leadership team.

Will you be joining us this year? Grab your spot --> https://hdha.net/annual-scientific-session

04/28/2025

Who's due for CPR this summer recertification this summer? We have you covered! 🫀

Who: HDHA and Heartline Hawaii
What: BLS CPR Renewal Course (includes in person hands-on skill portion, as required by HBOD)
When: Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 9am-12pm
Where: 3138 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816
Cost: $50 HDHA members, $75 non-members (maximum of 35 capacity)

**Deadline to participate is no later than July 1, 2025 (no exceptions)**

Only checks written to Hawaii Dental Hygienists' Association and sent to P.O. Box 23313, Honolulu HI 96823 will be accepted at this time.

Questions? Contact Gerraine Hignite at gerrainehignite@gmail.com

04/09/2025

Today is Giving Day at UH Manoa! Please consider donating to support our dental hygiene program and future HI dental hygienists 🦷🫶.

https://givingday.uhfoundation.org/amb/DentalHygiene