ADHA to virtually host inaugural Dental Hygiene Leadership Summit

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Jan 4, 2021
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The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) will hold a virtual Dental Hygiene Leadership Summit on January 15-16.

Designed to support dental hygienists facing challenges and changes in their professional roles, the virtual event will feature expert-led panel discussions on a variety of topics, including leadership in a range of practice settings, potential career pathways, diversity and inclusion, advancing in education, and association leadership, according to the ADHA.

Participants can earn up to 6 continuing education (CE) credits for attending the summit, which is being held by the ADHA in partnership with Sunstar Americas, DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement, Henry Schein Dental, and Henry Schein One.

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