The Oregon Dental Hygienists' Association, a constituent of the ADHA, is committed to providing advocacy, professional development and networking opportunities for dental hygienists and the dental hygiene profession.

President’s Message

Hello ODHA Members and Friends,

As we welcome March and the promise of spring, it’s the perfect time to reflect on renewal, not only in nature, but in our professional growth as dental hygienists. This season reminds us that growth is ongoing. With every new day, we have opportunities to strengthen our skills, expand our impact, and continue helping our patients build healthier, brighter smiles.

Celebrating National Health Days that Highlight Oral Wellness

March brings several national observances that beautifully connect to oral health and the work we do every day:

  • National Nutrition Month – A meaningful reminder that nutrition plays a critical role in both oral and overall health. This is a wonderful time to initiate conversations with patients about the impact of sugar, acids, ultra-processed foods, and the power of whole foods. Share the latest evidence-based insights on healthy dietary patterns and reinforce that balanced, nutrient-dense choices support strong teeth, healthy gums, and systemic wellness.

  • World Oral Health Day – March 20th: Led by the FDI World Dental Federation, this global observance reminds us that oral health is essential to total health. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share educational resources, offer encouragement to patients, or post helpful information on social media to promote awareness. Small messages can create meaningful change.

By engaging in these observances, we inspire our patients and communities to take meaningful steps toward lifelong healthy habits.

Growth in Practice: Expanding Opportunities for EPDHs

Spring is also a powerful metaphor for professional expansion. In Oregon, we continue to see exciting growth in Expanded Practice Dental Hygienists (EPDHs) operating independent practices. EPDHs are increasing access to care for underserved populations, bringing preventive and therapeutic services to long-term care facilities, schools, tribal communities, and rural areas.

Independent practice is more than a career pathway. It is a movement toward innovation, equity, and leadership within our profession. It represents autonomy, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to meeting patients where they are. As more dental hygienists explore this model, we strengthen our profession’s visibility and impact across the state.

Whether you are currently practicing as an EPDH, are considering pursuing certification, or supporting colleagues who are leading the way, this growth reflects the evolution of dental hygiene and our expanding role in improving public health.

Professional Advocacy & Workforce Issues

Our profession continues to advance because of strong, unified advocacy at both the state and national levels. The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) represents dental hygienists across the country and works tirelessly to promote policies that strengthen our workforce and expand access to care.

ADHA’s national advocacy priorities include:

  • Expanding direct access

  • Supporting workforce sustainability

  • Addressing student loan reform

  • Promoting the integration of dental hygienists into medical settings

Their annual legislative agenda and national initiatives shape conversations and strategies at the state level, including here in Oregon. The work being done nationally complements and strengthens ODHA’s advocacy efforts, creating a unified and powerful voice for dental hygiene. If you are interested in learning more about ADHA’s advocacy efforts and legislative priorities, I encourage you to visit www.adha.org.  

Membership Matters

When you maintain membership in both ODHA and ADHA, you strengthen our collective influence. Advocacy success depends on engagement, numbers, and unified support. Every member adds strength to our ability to protect scope of practice, expand opportunities such as independent EPDH practice, and ensure a sustainable future for our profession.

Together, we are stronger. Together, we elevate dental hygiene.

Looking Ahead – Mark Your Calendars!

We are already buzzing with anticipation for two major professional events designed to inspire and connect our dental hygiene community.

  • Oregon Dental Conference (ODC) – April 2026. Hosted by the Oregon Dental Association, ODC is always a highlight for dental professionals across the state; bringing education, innovation, and meaningful networking opportunities. Planning is already underway, and ODHA is proud to help shape this exceptional event. Watch for updates and opportunities to get involved as we work toward making ODC 2026 the best yet.

  • ODHA New Professionals Symposium – May 1st, 2026. This new conference is right around the corner, and it promises to be outstanding. It’s the perfect opportunity to earn CE credits, connect with colleagues, and reignite your passion for dental hygiene. Registration details will be available on the ODHA website. Save the date and plan to join us!

Closing Thoughts

March reminds us that growth requires intention. Just as muscles grow stronger under time, tension, and pressure, we too become stronger when we challenge ourselves. I have set a personal goal to stretch beyond my comfort zone this season, and I invite you to do the same. Seek opportunities that push you professionally, deepen your leadership skills, or expand your scope of impact.

Let’s continue elevating our practice, supporting one another, and bringing renewed energy to our work. Every patient we see is an opportunity to make a difference — one smile at a time.

Wishing you all a bright, productive, and healthy March.

Kimberly Perlot, MAH, BS, DT, EPDH

ODHA President 2024-2026 | To email Kim, click here.

Register Early for ODHA's New Professionals Symposium

The Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association will host its New Professionals Symposium on May 1, 2026, a full-day continuing education event designed for dental hygienists in the early stages of their careers. Attendees will gain practical insights on clinical decision-making, periodontal referrals, treatment planning, CDT coding, and charting accuracy while connecting with peers and industry experts.

Early bird registration ends March 20, so be sure to secure your spot soon and take advantage of discounted pricing.

To view course descriptions, learning outcomes, presenter bios, or to just register, click here!

Empowering Dental Hygienists to Advocate for Their Profession

March 19, 2026 | 6:30-8:30 pm | In-Person | Virtual via Zoom | On Demand

Dental hygienists play a critical role in shaping the future of their profession—and advocacy starts with understanding how policy and regulation impact practice.

Join Lisa J. Rowley, MSDH, RDH, CDA, FADHA, Advocacy Director for the Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association and founding director of Pacific University’s dental hygiene program, for an engaging session on how hygienists can effectively advocate with legislators, boards of dentistry, and other policymakers.

Participants will explore how dental hygiene practice is regulated, why hygienists are uniquely qualified to advocate for their profession, and how to confidently engage in the policy process.

ODHA is pleased to offer this course as part of its Winter & Spring CE education series at NO CHARGE for ADHA/ODHA members. New Professionals & Graduate Members receive discounted membership in ADHA so this education series is offered to them at a nominal registration fee of $99 for the series, or $24.75 per course. Non-member registration fee is $199 for the series, or $54.75 per course. To view course descriptions, learning outcomes, presenter bios, and to register for the Winter & Spring Education Series, click here. 

Metro East Component Update

Can you believe it??! The year will be 25% over by the end of the month! (Sorry, but it’s true!). Time flies all too fast. Let’s take advantage of every moment, let’s grow together! 

There are so many exciting things going on here at ODHA! We have our New Professional Symposium on Friday, May 1st which is geared toward students and dental hygienists in their first few years of practice. We have some great speakers sharing information that I wish I would have been exposed to “out of the gate!” I am honored to speak about “Chairside Manner” which is not always intuitive and can be very frustrating!  For my course, the goal is connection, which can encourage influence.  We will learn to identify personality styles, how to connect with them, the art of shameless verbiage (Brene Brown!)  and so much more. I love engaging my audience when speaking, so this won’t just be me speaking AT you. We’ll evaluate personality styles by watching snippets of video of well-known characters from sitcoms such as “Friends” and participating in polls. I can’t wait!

Also, we are knee deep in planning what (in my humble opinion) will be one of the most interesting, innovative and meaningful conferences that ODHA has put on in YEARS!! Once the date and venue are locked in, we will email a save-the-date so stay tuned. 

I also hope everyone will have a great time at the ODC and will stop at the ODHA table to say hello…..we are YOUR people! We are volunteers, and we are here to connect and support our fellow hygienists………..you! If you are also someone who likes to give back, connect and feel purposeful (and it’s truly not a huge commitment), please reach out to me, there are positions at ODHA that need to be filled.

Photo credit: https://www.pinterest.com/howardfarran/

Until next time, wishing you all of the best and all of the luck in the world for anything you are striving for or desire in life!

Heidi Klobes, M.Ed., EPDH, CDA 
Metro East Component Director | To email Heidi, click here. 
ODHA Local Components
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is a tripartite organization. This means that when you join ADHA, you are a member on three levels: national, state and local. Your state is also called your constituent, so the Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA) is your constituent.
The ODHA has 4 local components. Each local component represents several Oregon counties based on the number of dental hygienists in those counties, so that each component represents approximately the same number of dental hygienists. Each local component has a director who serves on the ODHA Board of Directors.

The High Desert Component represents dental hygienists in Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Gillian, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa & Wheeler counties. Kim Pratt is the High Desert Component Director and she can be reached at [email protected]. 

The Metro East Component represents dental hygienists in Clackamas, Hood River, Multnomah & Wasco counties. Heidi Klobes is the Metro East component director and she can be contacted at [email protected]. 

The North West Component represents dental hygienists in Clatsop, Columbia, Marion, Polk, Tillamook, Washington & Yamhill counties. Payton Cuellar is North West Director and she can be reached at [email protected]. 

The South West Component represents dental hygienists in Benton, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, Lincoln & Linn counties. Alicia Riedman is the South West Director and can be reached at [email protected]. 

ODHA members are welcome to participate in events sponsored by any of these local components. As an ODHA member you can choose to belong to any one of these local components even if you do not live in one of their counties. 

If you would like to change your local component, email [email protected] and copy [email protected]. 

Compassion Clinic in Tillamook

Five dental hygiene students from Mount Hood Community College (MHCC) braved the drive and atmospheric river to make a difference for dozens of people who lined up to receive free dental cleanings at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. The students did a fantastic job providing oral hygiene instructions and other dental hygiene services.

We were joined by Vincent Henriquez, BSDH, EPDH, a volunteer supervising faculty member and two recent graduates from the dental hygiene program at Clark College in Vancouver, WA. There was also a team of local and Portland area dentists and dental assistants who came out to provide dental fillings and extractions.

Click here to learn more about the next Compassion Clinic to be held on Saturday, April 18th.

Are You Working as an EPDH?

The Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA) is compiling a list of dental hygienists who are using their expanded practice permit to provide dental hygiene services to underserved patients in non-traditional settings without the supervision of a dentist.

We would like this list to include all companies that hire EPDHs to provide these services, as well as all EPDHs who are providing these services in-home, with a mobile van or in a fixed location.

To have your information added to this list please email ODHA Advocacy Director Lisa Rowley at [email protected]. 

ODHA ADVOCACY NEWS

2026 State Legislative Updates

The ODHA is monitoring legislation pending across the country that may impact the dental hygiene profession and dental public health.

Virginia is considering bills that if passed would create a Preventative Dental Assistant who may perform supragingival scaling & coronal polishing. Virginia is also considering bills that if passed would allow internationally trained dentists to practice as dental hygienists without completing a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental hygiene education program.

Arizona & West Virginia are considering bills that would prohibit adding fluoride to public water systems. Arizona is also considering a bill that would remove the requirement that OPAs be trained only through institutions with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental education programs.

Missouri & Oklahoma are considering bills that would enact the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, an interstate agreement that will allow dentists & dental hygienists to apply for compact privilege so that they can practice in participating states without obtaining a license in those states.

Florida is considering a bill that if passed would establish dental therapy as a licensed profession in order to improve access to oral health care, particularly in underserved communities while maintaining patient safety and professional standards.  

OREGON BOARD OF DENTISTRY NEWS

April Board Meeting

The Oregon Board of Dentistry will meet on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Board office located at 1500 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 770, Portland, OR  97201 The agenda for this meeting will include a Zoom link for participants who would like to attend virtually. Anyone may participate in the Open Sessions of the Board meeting. 

The agenda and public packet for this Board meeting will be posted approximately one week before the meeting on the Board website at www.oregon.gov/dentistry. Scroll down to About Us and click on Meetings. The public packet is usually more than 200 pages in length. We recommend that you review this document online, and only print pages if you need them. 

If you would like to participate in the Open Sessions of this or any future Board meeting, click here to email ODHA Advocacy Director Lisa J. Rowley for more information. Oregon Board of Dentistry meetings will be held on the following Fridays in 2026: June 12, August 21, December 11.

ODHA Representatives to Standing Committees of Oregon Board of Dentistry

At the beginning of each year, the Oregon Board of Dentistry asks the ODHA to submit the names of dental hygienists who will represent the ODHA on standing committees of the Board. The ODHA has a representative on each of the following standing committees of the Board: Communications; Dental Assistant Workforce Shortage Committee; Dental Hygiene; Enforcement & Discipline; Licensing, Standards & Competency; Rules Oversight.

Standing committees of the Oregon Board of Dentistry meet to discuss issues that are referred to them and then make recommendations back to the Board. Standing committees may or may not meet throughout the year. Representatives to these standing committees serve for one year, from May through April, and may be reappointed. The ODHA representatives to these standing committees are appointed by the ODHA President with approval of the ODHA Board of Directors. This is a volunteer position with no remuneration and no reimbursement for expenses. 

Oregon Wellness Program

The Oregon Wellness Program (OWP) ensures licensees (dentists, registered dental hygienists, and dental therapists) within the state of Oregon have access to mental health support that is non-reported, urgently available, and complimentary. OWP contracts with licensed and credentialed mental health providers, who each have a minimum of five years professional experience providing services to health care professionals. For more information, click on https://oregonwellnessprogram.org.  

OWP affiliated providers offer:

  • Up to three complimentary sessions (a one-time benefit that can be spread across multiple years)

  • Appointments are generally available within three business days

  • Care without a “paper trail” or reporting to insurance or professional board

ADHA News

ADHA White Papers

ADHA is advancing the profession through evidence-based research and policy analysis. These white papers provide in-depth, research-backed recommendations that inform policy decisions, advance professional practice, and demonstrate the critical role dental hygienists play in improving population health outcomes. You can download these white papers by clicking here. 

  • Dental Hygiene Diagnosis: Defining the Essential Role of Diagnostic Decision-Making in Dental Hygiene - Dental hygienists diagnose at every patient encounter — yet only three states explicitly recognize it. This white paper defines DHDx, examines its status across state practice acts, and presents a path forward.
  • Dental Hygiene Self-Regulation: How Self-Regulation Strengthens Public Protection and Expands Access to Care - In most states, dental hygienists are regulated by the same profession that employs them. This white paper examines that conflict of interest and provides a roadmap for the autonomy nursing secured long ago.
  • Missed Potential: How Expanding Dental Hygienists’ Roles Can Bridge America’s Oral Health Gaps - America’s oral health crisis is preventable. This white paper reveals how restrictive state laws block access to care for millions and provides the evidence-based roadmap to fix it.

Submit Clinical Case Studies for Journal of Dental Hygiene

The Journal of Dental Hygiene (JDH) is celebrating its 100th year & they are looking for submissions from you. They are especially looking for Clinical Case Studies. Have you navigated a complex patient situation, managed an unusual presentation, or developed a creative approach to a clinical challenge? That's exactly what other practitioners need to see. Case studies don't require large sample sizes or IRB approval—just thoughtful documentation of real-world practice. Never published before? Short Reports are a great entry point to publishing in the Journal. It's a shorter, more focused way to contribute to the profession's body of knowledge without the lift of a full research study.

JDH also welcomesOriginal Research Studies, Critical Issues in Dental Hygiene, Innovations in Education and Technology, & Literature Reviews. JDH invites manuscript submissions of new, creative work related to dental hygiene research, education and evidence-based practice. Plus, JDH's new Author Insights videos put a face to your research with a 3-minute introduction of your topic and how it connects to the practice of dental hygiene. Ready to submit? Follow JDH Author Guidelines and submit through the JDH manuscript processing platform. Manuscripts submitted for consideration will be subject to peer review. Questions? Please reach out to JDH Editor-in-Chief Catherine K. Draper directly at [email protected].

2026 ADHA Awards 

Know a dental hygienist who goes above and beyond? Someone whose leadership, clinical skills or dedication to the profession deserves to be recognized? The 2026 ADHA Awards are now open. Nominate yourself or a colleague for one of these distinguished awards. You can submit more than one nomination.

ADHA Awards include:

  • Ann Battrell Visionary Legacy Award

  • Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene

  • Irene Newman Outstanding Clinician Award

  • Hygienist Proud Student Award

  • Standout Seven Awards

Award recipients will be honored at the 2026 ADHA Annual Conference September 26-28 in Fort Worth, Texas. The deadline to submit nominations for an ADHA Award is Friday, April 3, 2026. Click here for more information about ADHA Awards.

Submit Clinical Case Studies for Journal of Dental Hygiene

The Journal of Dental Hygiene (JDH) is celebrating its 100th year & they are looking for submissions from you. They are especially looking for Clinical Case Studies. Have you navigated a complex patient situation, managed an unusual presentation, or developed a creative approach to a clinical challenge? That's exactly what other practitioners need to see. Case studies don't require large sample sizes or IRB approval—just thoughtful documentation of real-world practice. Never published before? Short Reports are a great entry point to publishing in the Journal. It's a shorter, more focused way to contribute to the profession's body of knowledge without the lift of a full research study.

JDH also welcomesOriginal Research Studies, Critical Issues in Dental Hygiene, Innovations in Education and Technology, & Literature Reviews. JDH invites manuscript submissions of new, creative work related to dental hygiene research, education and evidence-based practice. Plus, JDH's new Author Insights videos put a face to your research with a 3-minute introduction of your topic and how it connects to the practice of dental hygiene. Ready to submit? Follow JDH Author Guidelines and submit through the JDH manuscript processing platform. Manuscripts submitted for consideration will be subject to peer review. Questions? Please reach out to JDH Editor-in-Chief Catherine K. Draper directly at [email protected].

ADHA Hygienist Hub
Hygienist Hub is ADHA’s resource for short articles on clinical updates, career strategies, highlights & can’t-miss stories. To access any of the following topics, click here.
  • American Heart Association Issues Updated Scientific Statement on Periodontal Disease and ASCVD
  • Expanding Dental Hygiene Scope of Practice without Legislation
  • A New Path for Collaborative Healthcare
  • From Ripples to Results: 10 Ways Dental Hygienists Can Fight OPA Language & Protect the Public

ADHA Hygiene Rising

Hygiene Rising: Real Talk on Oral Health is the official podcast for the ADHA. Join us as we discuss relevant thoughts, ideas, and best practices for dental hygienists throughout the United States. Be sure to reach out with ideas for our show on any of ADHA’S social media channels. Forner ADHA President Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, FADHA is the host for these podcasts. Recent topics include:

  • Who Should Regulate Dental Hygiene (174) - Nursing achieved self-regulation a century ago – so why not dental hygiene? Your host Matt Crespin explores this with Cindy Gadbury-Amyot and Sylvie Martel, lead authors of the ADHA’s newly released white paper on self-regulation. This episode tackles the big questions: Who should determine scope of practice? How does regulation by dental boards limit access to care? And what will it take to move the profession forward? Whether you're new to the self-regulation conversation or have been advocating for decades, this is essential listening.

  • A Century of Science: The Road to the Journal’s 100th Anniversary (Ep 173) - The Journal of Dental Hygiene turns 100 in 2026 and Editor-in-Chief Cathy Draper previews the year-long celebration that includes congratulatory letters from association and industry partners, social media scavenger hunts through the archives, "then and now" features comparing dental hygiene in 1926 versus today, vintage cover showcases, and festivities at ADHA26 in Fort Worth. Believe it or not, some topics from that first 1926 issue are still conversations we're having a century later. In Cathy's recent editorial "The Power of Us," she challenges dental hygienists to recognize the influence they hold in every patient interaction – and makes the case for why peer-reviewed research remains essential for advancing scope of practice.

    For more information, visit the Hygiene Rising - Podcast - Apple Podcasts. 

ADHA Foundation Update

Travel Grants for ADHA Annual Conference 

ADHA Foundation Travel Grants provide financial assistance to student and new professional ADHA members to help them attend the 2026 ADHA Annual Conference. This travel grant is intended to empower the next generation of dental hygiene leaders to expand their professional networks, gain new insights & advance their professional development.

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for ADHA Foundation Travel Grants.

  • Must be a current student or new professional member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA).

  • Student applicants must be currently enrolled in a CODA approved dental hygiene program

ADHA Foundation Travel Grant recipients are eligible to receive financial assistance to cover the cost of general registration fees for this year’s ADHA Annual Conference, plus 3 night’s stay at a hotel of the Foundation’s choosing. Applicants will submit an essay in addition to providing requested credentials & selected recipients must agree to volunteer at least one hour of time at the Foundation Booth at the Annual Conference.

Applicants who are accepted will receive travel booking instructions from the ADHA. All travel grant bookings must be done through the ADHA and arrangements outside of the travel grant can be completed at the discretion of the recipient. Candidates may only receive one travel grant per calendar year.

The application portal for ADHA Foundation Travel Grants will open on March 12, 2026. The application deadline is April 3, 2026. Grant recipients will be contacted in late April & travel grant bookings must be confirmed by early May 2026. Click here for more information.

ADHA Foundation Grant Application Deadlines

ADHA Foundation Research Grants support research projects conducted by dental hygienists and students pursuing a dental hygiene degree that will develop or expand the dental hygiene body of knowledge. The application portal for ADHA Foundation research grants is open now. The application deadline is March 31, 2026. Click here for more information about ADHA Foundation Research Grants.

ADHA Foundation Community Service Grants support licensed dental hygienists who are ADHA members to implement an outreach project that provides educational, preventive or therapeutic dental hygiene services for underserved patient populations. The application portal for ADHA Foundation Community Service Grants is open now. The application deadline is March 31, 2026. Click here for more information about ADHA Foundation Community Service Grants.

These programs would not exist without the generous support of individuals like you who are dedicated to improving oral health. Every donation makes a difference. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. Donations of $50+ appear on the Donor Honor Roll at the ADHA Annual Conference and in the ADHA Foundation Annual Report. Click here to learn more about the ADHA Foundation.

ADHA Foundation Legacy League

The ADHA Foundation Legacy League recognizes individuals who have committed to make a recurring monthly donation to the ADHA Foundation to support its mission of advancing the dental hygiene profession through scholarships, research, and community service. You can join the Legacy League by scheduling a recurring monthly donation of at least $20 per month ($240 per year) to the ADHA Foundation. Your ongoing support will enable the ADHA Foundation to sustain and expand its programs, ensuring that it can reach even more dental hygienists and community members in need. Please click here to set up your monthly recurring donation. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated globally each year on March 20. WOHD was launched by the FDI World Dental Federation to raise global awareness on the prevention and control of oral diseases. The purpose of WOHD is to empower people with the knowledge, tools & confidence to secure good oral health. 

FDI relies on individual action worldwide to roll out World Oral Health Day in each country and create a truly global movement. FDI encourages you to use your local expertise to create an awareness and promote WOHD in your community. 

The campaign theme for 2024 through 2026 is “A Happy Mouth is … A Healthy Body.” WOHD hopes to motivate people to value and take care of their mouths and understand that by doing so they can also help protect their general well-being. 

A variety of resources are available to promote World Oral Health Day including fact sheets, message cards, posters, & social media tools. All content is free to use by everyone as long as it's used in its original form (no modifications allowed) & doesn't promote a product or a business (i.e. dental practice).

World Oral Health Day is a great opportunity to generate wide-spread media coverage and to raise people’s understanding of the link between oral health and oral health. Click here to learn more about World Oral Health Day. 

2026 National Oral Health Conference

The 2026 National Oral Health Conference (NOHC) will be held April 13-15, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with weekend workshops scheduled for April 11-12. This conference is sponsored by the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) and the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD).

The NOHC is the premier meeting for those interested in continuing education and networking opportunities within the discipline of Dental Public Health. NOHC offers educational sessions on a diverse array of topics by leaders in the field and is designed for dentists, dental hygienists, health researchers, dental/health educators, legislators, public health officials, Medicaid/CHIP dental program staff or consultants, state/territorial dental directors, county/city/local dental directors, community health center personnel, students, school-based and school-linked health center personnel, federally-employed dental personnel, as well as dental manufacturers/distributors and dental insurance companies – in short, anyone interested in engaging in collaboration to improve the oral health of the public. For more information, click here. 

2026 Oregon Dental Conference

 

 

 

We look forward to seeing all dental hygienists at the 2026 Oregon Dental Conference to be held Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11 at the Oregon Convention Center. 

The following dental hygienists will be presenting courses during this conference:

  • Amber Auger, MPH, RDH

  • Ann-Marie DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd

  • Joy Raskie, RDH

  • Amber Weber, RDH

  • Susan Wingrove, BS, RDH

The Exhibit Hall will be open 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM on Thursday, April 9, and 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Friday, April 10. Please note that the Exhibit Hall will not be open on Saturday, April 11.

Please be sure to stop by the ODHA courtesy table in the registration area to network with your dental hygiene colleagues.

Click here for more information about the 2026 Oregon Dental Conference.