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ADHA Awards 2025

(Posted: 03/19/2025)

Who's your dental hygiene hero? Maybe YOU deserve the recognition! Nominate yourself or a colleague by April 4. The updated application now has optional video submissions so you can SHOW your passion! Celebrate excellence in clinical practice, education, public health and research. Apply today: https://ow.ly/LKIy50VjvsK

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care Meeting Fri, Mar 28, 9 am

(Posted: 03/28/2025)

The NM Board of Dental Health Care and the NM Dental Hygienists Committee will convene a regular meeting on Friday, March 28 at 9:00 AM at the Regulation and Licensing Department, 5500 San Antonio Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM for those desiring to attend in person.

The agenda for the meeting will be posted on the Board's website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Attendance offered in person or virtually.

Join information and all other information pertaining to the meeting can be found on the Board's website

ADHA Advocacy

(Posted: 12/31/2024)

Advocacy impacts where and how dental hygienists can practice. ADHA works at the local, state and national levels to represent the interests of dental hygienists, the profession and the public’s oral health.

While you advocate for those in your care, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is advocating for you and the dental hygiene profession. Learn where the ADHA stands on the issues that matter to you and reflect the voice of the dental hygiene profession. Position statements and papers are a guide and amplify the views of dental hygienists while educating decision-makers and others. https://www.adha.org/advocacy/adha_positions_papers/

Filling the Gaps - Access to Dental Care for All - Do not miss this 30-minute film!

(Posted: 07/29/2024)

“Filling the Gaps,” a Findhelp Films documentary. This moving 30-minute film highlights the incredible heartfelt work of ADHA member Amber Lombardi, RDH, who saw a healthcare need in rural Maine and was determined to fill the gap.

Watch online now at Fillingthegapsfilm.com and keep a tissue handy. Findhelp Mainely Teeth #fillingthegap

NMDHA Donations/Payments

(Posted: 05/28/2019)

Click below to donate or make payments to NMDHA!