Southern Arizona Dental Hygienists Association

03/02/2026

Happy Dental Assistants Recognition Week (March 1–7)! 🦷💜

To our incredible dental assistants — thank you for the skill, heart, teamwork, and hustle you bring to every operatory, every patient, every single day. RDHs know we simply couldn’t do what we do without you.

This week is all about celebrating YOU — and it’s also a reminder of how powerful we are when we stand together as a profession.

Let’s continue supporting our assistants, strengthening our teams, and advancing oral health across Arizona — together. 💫

02/27/2026

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02/24/2026

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02/23/2026

🥇 Champions in Every Field! Just as the U.S. clinched 12 gold medals and 33 total medals at the Winter Olympics, AzDHA members deliver champion-level care every day. 🌟

Become an AzDHA member today and help shape the future of dental hygiene in Arizona.

https://azdha.org/join-now

02/22/2026

🔥🔥🔥AZ LEGISLATIVE UPDATE🔥🔥🔥

AZDHA would like to share an important update. Our lobbyist informed us yesterday that HB2326, the bill to change the educational requirements for the OPA position, is officially DEAD!🎉The bill will not advance.

🚨We feel our strong opposition, which Included the ‘Request to Speak’ campaign, the ADHA VoterVoice advocacy action letters, and the two days hygienists and students spent meeting with legislators at the Capitol played a vital role.

🌵Thank you all for your continued support!
If you are not yet a member, please consider joining today. Your membership directly supports our advocacy efforts, including our work with a lobbyist to protect and advance our profession.
Use code DEFEND to receive 20% off your membership—now is the perfect time to stand with us.

Educate. Advocate. Elevate. The Arizona Dental Hygienists Association (AzDHA) is dedicated to empowering Arizona dental hygienists through education, collaboration, and advocacy. Our mission is to advance the field of dental hygiene and strengthen the practice of dental hygiene across Arizona.

02/20/2026

‼️FREE CE OPPORTUNITY‼️

In 2018, AZ passed HB 2235! The Dental Therapist 🦷

Explore the role of dental therapists, including their scope of practice and the education they receive! Through real-world practice experience and examples, expert panelists will discuss how dental therapists support access, quality, and team-based care. They will also examine why understanding dental therapy matters for the entire oral health workforce, as the role continues to grow nationally.

Your AzDHA had an instrumental role in the legislation that brought dental therapists to Arizona! Tap into this course to learn more!

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02/20/2026

🚀 Facial Aesthetics and Dentistry — Grow your practice through existing patients 🦷

Facial aesthetics is expanding at 13–15% annually, dramatically outpacing the 4.5–7% growth of the dental services market. Patient demand for non-surgical treatments isn’t slowing down.

The question isn’t if this shift matters — it’s whether your practice is positioned to benefit from it.

02/18/2026

Today, state and southern members of AzDHA proudly stood alongside the Arizona Oral Health Coalition at the Arizona Capitol for tge second time to meet with legislators and advocate for prioritizing Arizona’s health.

Together, we’re supporting legislation that promotes optimal oral health and strengthens the well-being of communities across our state. Oral health is overall health — and our patients, providers, and future generations deserve policies that reflect that!

Advocacy in action. Collaboration with purpose. Impact for Arizona. 💜🦷

02/17/2026

🎉What a great opportunity to join our friends with Arizona Oral Health Coalition today at the Capitol once again to discuss important dental bills with our lawmakers!💜

Today's the day! We're here at the state capitol talking to Arizona lawmakers about the importance of oral health!

02/16/2026

Happy Presidents' Day! Just as great leaders inspire positive change, dental hygienists lead the way in preventive care and patient education. ADHA offices are closed today in observance of the holiday – we look forward to serving you when regular business hours resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

02/15/2026

🔥🔥AZ HYGIENISTS TAKE ACTION🔥🔥
If you haven’t already, please voice your 👎

HB 2326: Oral Preventative assistants education qualifications.

A concerning bill has been introduced that would amend the educational requirements for Oral Preventive Assistants (OPAs). The bill enacted last year, requires that all OPA education be completed through an accredited dental program. Currently, there are no accredited OPA programs in place anywhere in the nation. This proposed legislation is supported by a non-accredited dental assisting institute. While we support the advancement and expanded scope of dental assistants, we strongly believe that such expansion must be supported by an accredited program to ensure patient safety and quality of care. This bill has moved to the Health and Human Services committee but is not on the Agenda this week. Below is a link to the ADHA voter voice to send your representatives a message asking for opposition.

https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/ADHygienists/Campaigns/133050/Respond?fbclid=IwdGRleAP6rTRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeCpW2PQRXpxLamnsl14q9rWQbCuKX1EL8oxT0JGVzIaCcYcaFL8CXx4nwTA4_aem_zz1QnhOqbZoHCN9l9ttpqg

Dear Arizona Hygienist,HB 2326 is Arizona’s bill concerning Oral Preventive Assistants (OPAs). The legislation removes the requirement that OPAs be trained only through institutions with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)–accredited dental...

02/15/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re speaking your love language 💕

AzDHA's love languages are
💬 Advocacy
📚 Education,
🌟 Leadership
🤝 Collaboration
Supporting YOU is what we care about most.

We’re here to advocate for your profession, empower your growth, strengthen your leadership, and connect you with a community that has your back.

Consider this your Valentine reminder: You’re valued, you’re supported, and AzDHA is always in your corner. ❤️🦷