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• RECORDED: Dogs Get Better Dental Laws Than You-Your Role in Educating Your Legislator and the Public We Serve (1 Hour CE)

  • Start
    Friday, August 08, 2025
  • End
    Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  • Location
    Recorded Zoom

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  If you missed "Dogs Get Better Dental Laws Than You-Your Role in Educating Your Legislator and the Public We Serve" live, we now have the recorded course available for FREE to both members and potential members!

  This one-hour CE is provided free of charge by the Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association to support all dental hygienists in speaking as the expert VOICE of the profession of dental hygiene. Stay informed about national political trends that could harm public health and affect how oral health care is provided in Virginia. 

  By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss emerging threats to the integrity of dental hygiene licensure, education and practice.
  • Learn about current policy being advanced by organized dentistry and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.
  • Develop clear, targeted advocacy messages to influence legislators and engage the public—owning our profession and using our voices to lead the conversation.

  
  

  
  

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• Demystifying Dental Hygiene Autonomy

  • Start
    Sunday, December 21, 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Saturday, December 30, 2028
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (Virtual)

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  Current VDHA President Derik Sven provides an informative 2 hour continuing Education webinar on Demystifying Dental Hygiene Autonomy. This is a free 2 hour CE opportunity. 

  Once you register for this CE webinar, in your registration email you will receive 2 key pieces of information. One link will be for the video webinar. Once you have watched this webinar, you will click on the second link in that same registration email which will take you to a 20 questions google form to complete.

  Once completed,  you will receive your CE certificate within 1-2 weeks via email from the VDHA Continuing Education Chair. 

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• VDHA Town Hall Recording

  • Start
    Sunday, December 21, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Saturday, November 21, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (Virtual)

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  When you register for this event, you will be able to watch the recent VDHA Town Hall via a link once you complete registration. 

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• Component 10: "The Assessment Advantage: Transforming Routine Visits into True Preventative Care"

  • When
    Thursday, March 12, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom / LIVE

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  Northwest Dental Hygienists' Component

  presents the following lecture ...

  "The Assessment Advantage: Transforming Routine Visits

  into True Preventative Care"

  Introducing our Guest Speaker: Marie Sanders, PhD, CRDH, CDIPC                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

  

  
  

  Marie Sanders is a registered Dental Hygienist and a Nurse. She has over 30 years' experience in health care and holds a master's degree in education and a doctorate degree in global leadership and workforce development with experience in independent hygiene practice, hospital integrated health, private practice and dental support organizations and medical/dental mission work. 

  
  Marie is a writer, educator, speaker and healthcare access advocate and was recently honored as one of the Florida's Most Influential Women 2025. 

  Course Description

  This live continuing education webinar is designed to enhance the periodontal case presentation skills of dental professionals through the clinical application of PerioProtect® Tray Therapy and the Gum Score™ gingival assessment system, with a strong emphasis on the importance of early diagnosis and management of gingival inflammation as it relates to systemic health.

  Participants will explore how standardized gingival scoring can be used to identify inflammatory patterns, communicate disease risk, and visually demonstrate the need for timely periodontal intervention. Special attention will be given to the relationship between gingival inflammation, periodontal biofilm, and systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, highlighting the dental professional’s role in recognizing inflammatory burden and supporting whole-body health.

  The course will focus on translating Gum Score findings into patient-centered language that connects oral inflammation to broader health outcomes, strengthening the perceived value of care. Emphasis will be placed on developing structured periodontal case presentations that support individualized treatment planning and improve acceptance of PerioProtect tray therapy as a non-invasive adjunct to periodontal care.

  Participants will also learn practical methods for integrating Gum Score assessments into clinical workflows, improving documentation, and coaching patients toward long-term compliance through visual and data-driven education

  Learning Objectives

  Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  1. Explain the clinical purpose of the Gum Score gingival assessment system and its role in identifying gingival inflammation and periodontal risk.
  2. Discuss the relationship between gingival inflammation and systemic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, and describe the importance of early periodontal intervention.
  3. Incorporate Gum Score findings into a structured periodontal case presentation that supports the clinical rationale for PerioProtect tray therapy.
  4. Demonstrate patient communication strategies that improve understanding of oral-systemic links and increase acceptance of tray-based periodontal therapy.
  5. Identify methods for integrating Gum Score assessments into routine clinical workflows to improve consistency in documentation, education, and long-term periodontal monitoring.

              To register and pay online go to: https://vdha.wildapricot.org/event-6441998          

  Please register by Friday, March 6, 2026 (ONLY CREDIT / DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED)
  

  *Use the same email address you registered with for the day of the event.

  
  

  Course Fee:

  ADHA/VDHA Member - $15.00

  Current SCADHA Member - FREE

  Non ADHA Member - $30.00 

  Earn (1) CE credit hour by attending this event in its entirety. 

  No refund for cancellation one week prior to course date. Course will begin promptly at posted time. Northwest Dental Hygienists' Component is an approved course provider by the Virginia Board of Dentistry.

   If you have any questions, contact:

      Susan Daugherty, BS, RDH

      Northwest Dental Hygienists' Component, CE Chairperson

      Email - Flossy3511@aol.com

  
  

          

              

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Component 01: Facing the Consequences-Unmasking the Impact of Nutritional & Airway Deficiencies

  • When
    Tuesday, March 24, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Via Zoom

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  Northern Virginia Dental Hygienists' Component

  presents

  Facing the Consequences:

  Unmasking the Impact of Nutritional & Airway Deficiencies

  Meet Our Speaker: Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, FAADH, FAAOSH

   Lacy is a registered dental hygienist, international speaker, author of the book Choices, and owner of Shared Hygiene LLC, with 25 years of experience in the dental field. She has worked in periodontal, a psychiatric hospital, cosmetic, DSO, and general private and military practices. Lacy is the former CE Director for A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast, a Fellow with AAOSH, Director of Research, Education, and Hygiene Relations for Connect the Dents, and the Public Relations Chair and President-Elect for the American Academy of Dental Hygiene. Lacy has been published in DACE, Dr. Bicuspid, and RDH Magazine and is passionate about the oral-systemic connection. Lacy can be contacted at sharedhygienellc@gmail.com, @lacyrdh, @sharedhygiene, or by visiting sharedhygiene.com.

  Course Description

  Have you ever looked at a patient and just known something was off even before they said a word? Maybe their skin looked a little dull, their lips were dry, their tongue told a story of its own, or their overall energy just felt… flat. Sometimes, it’s not about what they say, but what their face is saying for them. Our faces are like health report cards; they are reflecting not just how we’ve been living, but how our bodies are functioning right now and where things might be heading.

  As dental hygienists, we have a front-row seat to these subtle signs. In this course, we’ll explore how the face and mouth reveal key insights into nutrition, hydration, airway development, and even sleep quality. Because let’s be honest, sometimes what looks like “I just need a good night’s sleep” is really a cry for oxygen, vitamins, or water.

  By learning to recognize these clues, we can spot nutritional deficiencies, connect oral findings to systemic health, and help guide our patients toward a healthier, more balanced life. It’s like detective work for wellness and it all starts with the face looking back at us from the dental chair.

  
  

  Learning Objectives 

  •  Recognize nutritional deficiencies observable on the face and within the oral cavity.
  • ·Recall the role of optimal nutrition in influencing overall well-being.
  •  Evaluate the dental patient for potential airway problems that might impact their lifespan and IQ.
  •  Comprehend the impact of systemic problems on the skin and oral health.

  Date: Monday March 24, 2026
  Time: 7:00PM-9:00PM
  Location: Live via Zoom 
  

  CE: 2 CE's Awarded

  
  

  Registration Link: https://vdha.wildapricot.org/event-6514171

  ADHA/VDHA Member – $20.00

  
  

  Non ADHA Member – $40.00 

  
  

  Current dental hygiene student- Free

  Questions/concerns please contact:

     Betsy Di Silvio, RDH

     NVDHC CE Chair

     Email: ejdrdh@gmail.com

  Registration deadline: Saturday, 7th

  No refund or cancellation one week prior to the course date.

  A Zoom link will be provided a couple of days prior to the event.

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• 2026 Annual Spring Scientific Session

  • Start
    Wednesday, April 08, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    Saturday, April 11, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online/Virtual via ZOOM

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  73rd Annual Spring Scientific Session

  Wednesday, April 8, 2026 7-9:00pm
   Friday, April 10 - Saturday, April 11, 2026

  Location: 
  Virtual via ZOOM

  Full Package (includes 15 CE credits)

  Wednesday Zoom – 2 CE Credits

  Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, 7-9:00pm- Local Anesthesia Refresher presented by Marion Manski, MS, RDH (2 CEU)
  

  Friday All Day -  7 CE credits     

  Friday, April 10th, 2026, 9-10:00am- Virginia Jurisprudence: Laws and Regulations that Govern Dental Hygiene presented by Dr. Misty Mesimer, PhD, RDH, CDA     (1 CEU)

  Friday, April 10th, 2026, 10:30am-1:30pm- Introduction to Restorative Functions for Dental Hygienists presented by Dr. Misty Mesimer, PhD, RDH, CDA (3 CEU)

  Friday, April 10th, 2026, 2-5:00pm- Understanding and Working with Patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Parkinson's presented by Sherry Basham, MSDH, RDH (3 CEU)

  Saturday All Day - 6 CE credits     

  Saturday, April 11th, 2026, 9:00am-12:00pm- Speaking Hands, Listening Hearts: Enhancing Care for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients with ASL presented by Dr. Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, Ed.D., MSDH, RDH (3 CEU)

  Saturday, April 11th, 2026, 1-4:00pm- Oral Health Across the Lifespan: Hormonal Influences and Hygiene Management for Women presented by Sam Vest, MS, RDH (3 CEU)

  Please click on the hyperlink below to download information our speakers!

  2026 VDHA Scientific Session Speaker Photos and Bios.pdf
  

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  Pricing Package Options Available:

  Members:

  Full package          $150

  Wednesday 2 CEs $25

  Friday 7 CEs           $75  

  Saturday 6 CEs       $65

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  Non-members: 

  Full package $175

  Wednesday    $30

  Friday             $85

  Saturday         $75  

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  Students: 

  Full package $130

  Wednesday    $20

  Friday             $65

  Saturday         $55

  
  

  Registration Deadline is April 5th!

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