Kansas Dental Hygienists' Association

08/13/2026

Missouri Dental Hygienists' Association is inviting you to their
Dental Hygiene SUMMIT (annual session) on Friday October 23, and 1/2 day on Saturday the 24th.

They have speakers: Kathy Forbes and UMKC Alumni Brenton Guice. They will have a fun networking and social time on Friday night at the President's reception.

The Theme is You've got to FIGHT for your RIGHT to PRACTICE.

Our website at : missouridha.org has all the information.

Come to Columbia, MO and see what fun you can have with your fellow hygienists!

07/19/2026

🎉 It’s awards season at ADHA! We’re excited to celebrate our 2026 ADHA Award winners, and we’ll be spotlighting each of them in the weeks leading up to in Fort Worth. First up, a huge congratulations to Kevin Truong of Wichita State University, winner of the 2026 Hygienist Proud Student Award! 👏 Presented together with Crest + Oral-B, this award honors a dental hygiene student in their final year who has shown commitment to ADHA, active involvement in their program and excellence in leadership. Kevin is a shining example. Growing up with a language barrier, Kevin found his passion for dentistry through his belief in the universal language of a smile. He graduated summa cm laude from Wichita State University in May 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, plus minors in public health, health management, health science and communications. His goal? To create welcoming spaces where patients feel understood, valued and empowered in their oral health journey. ✨ Please join us in celebrating Kevin with your congratulations below! Learn more about the 2026 ADHA Awards and everything in store for Fort Worth at adha2026.org.

Crest Oral-B for Dental Professionals

04/03/2026

April is National Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Oral cancer has a 40% five-year survival rate. Early detection changes everything – and hygienists are the difference on the front lines. Take some time this month to learn more with free CE, articles, patient education tools and more from ADHA. Share them with your colleagues, and remind your patients: a few minutes in the chair can save a life.

🔗 adha.org/oralcancer

03/02/2026

Spring Annual Session

Save the date:
When: April 18th
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual

90 min With Lindsey Lee and then WSU Senior DH students will present their abstracts.

3CE’s

Title: Botox and Fillers: Aesthetic Medicine & Dentistry

Length: 90 Minutes
This lecture will provide dental hygienists with a foundational understanding of the mechanisms of action of neuromodulators and dermal fillers, along with the oral and facial conditions they can address. Participants will explore how these therapies can be integrated into dental practice as adjunctive treatments to support comprehensive patient care, improve functional and esthetic outcomes, and enhance overall quality of life.

CE Zoom will track, store, and remind you of your continuing education requirements. Generate continuing education certificates instantly and store them.

03/02/2026

Dental Hygienist Employment Opportunity:

Leawood Cosmetic & Family Dentistry is seeking a skilled, friendly Dental Hygienist to join our privately owned, concierge-style practice. We value high-quality patient care, teamwork, and a positive, low-stress environment. Our ideal candidate is compassionate, clinically strong, and enjoys building long-term relationships with patients.

We offer 60–75 minute appointments, modern digital technology, strong doctor support, and a loyal, well-educated patient base. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to practice comprehensive, relationship-centered dentistry without the pressure of a corporate setting.

Responsibilities include preventive care, periodontal therapy, patient education, and partnering with the doctor to deliver exceptional care. Candidates must hold a Kansas RDH license or be a pending graduate.

We provide competitive pay, schedule flexibility, paid CE, and a supportive, stable team culture. Full-time or part-time available.

To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]. All inquiries remain confidential.

02/26/2026

He plans on speaking for about a hour and then leaving discussion/networking time with dental hygiene students. Over 40 dental hygiene students and RDH have RSVP. Please share with your offices that may be hiring.

02/25/2026

WSU SADHA is excited to announce a fundraiser for WSU dental hygiene crew neck with or with out the graduation year on the cuff. See images attached.

You can choose Ash (as shown) or Black. The black sweat shirt below is just for reference.

$48.38 with graduation year on cuff as shown

$43 with out cuff

These prices are with tax and need to be paid before order deadline of March 9th 11:59 pm. If you need them shipped please message me otherwise you can pick up from WSU Dental Hygiene on campus.

Estimated turn around is 2 weeks.
Here is a order form if you have not already sent your order to me.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=P2tb4IAZJEuGN1gHcfRN7rbKDnE0Jg1JgOHkAvMTGAJUM1dGV0k0MFNXM0M4RjU1WUpXOVBYU045NS4u

Feel free to share with anyone you know that would be interested.

02/24/2026