VDHA upcoming events

RECORDED: Dogs Get Better Dental Laws Than You-Your Role in Educating Your Legislator and the Public We Serve (1 Hour CE) (Friday, August 08, 2025)

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Demystifying Dental Hygiene Autonomy (Sunday, December 21, 2025)

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

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.

VDHA Town Hall Recording (Sunday, December 21, 2025)

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

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

Component 10: "The Dental Connection to GLP-1 Injection" (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Northwest Dental Hygienists' Component

presents the following lecture titled...

"The Dental Connection to GLP - 1 Injection"

Our guest Speaker....

Kelly Divito, MS, BSDH, RDH

Kelly is a proud alumna of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, having graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree in 2008. She also earned a Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University and is a proud “first generation” college graduate. She proudly served as a two-year president of Ohio State’s Dental Alumni Society with her term ending in 2025. She is a passionate life long learner, advocate, and volunteer.

Course description: As the number of people with pre-diabetes and obesity increases, so does the number of patients who are taking GLP-1 agonists. Are you prepared to give patients taking these medicines the tools to prevent negative oral side effects? This course is designed to inform the dental clinician about what a GLP-1 agonist medicine is, does, and its impact on the mouth. The course will share tips and dental considerations for prevention and encourage communication around GLP-1 agonists in the dental office. The course aims to support dental clinicians in serving the GLP-1 population within their office. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Learning objectives

•    Define what a GLP-1 agonist is

•   Describe the mechanism of action of GLP-1 agonists

•   Identify the functionalities and benefits of GLP-1 Agonists

•   Discuss dental considerations and guidelines for patients taking GLP-1 agonists

https://vdha.wildapricot.org/event-6574885

Please register by Friday, May 8, 2026 (ONLY CREDIT / DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED)

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