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Sunday, September 27, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
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NE13: Sound Bath
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
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NE10: Sound Bath
Location: Omni-Sundance 6
Networking Event
CE: 0.0
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
CT
R03: Registration Open
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
CT
R03: Registration Open
CE: 0.0
6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
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SP02: Hygienist Proud Crest Breakfast
6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
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SP02: Hygienist Proud Crest Breakfast
Location: Omni: Texas Ballroom
Sponsored By
CE: 1.0
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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FSC05: Fireside Chat — Strategic Legislative Planning and Advocacy
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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FSC05: Fireside Chat — Strategic Legislative Planning and Advocacy
Location: FWCC: 202D
Primary Speaker:
Alyssa Aberle, RDH MBA CDIPC FADHA
– AlyssaRDH
Co-Speaker:
Amanda Berthiaume, MsDH RDH CDA FADHA (she/her/hers)
– ADHA
Co-Speaker:
Danyelle Evans, RDH, BS (she/her/hers)
– Mobile Dental Hygiene of St. George
Advocacy
CE: .75
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
ED20: The Heart of Hygiene: Bringing the ADHA Mission and Vision to Life
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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ED20: The Heart of Hygiene: Bringing the ADHA Mission and Vision to Life
Location: FWCC: 201ABC
Primary Speaker:
Jessica August, MSDH, CDA, RDH, FADHA
– ADHA
Co-Speaker:
Christina Emmert, RDH, PHDH, PRP, FADHA
– ADHA
Co-Speaker:
Jody Berinato, RDH, BS, FADHA
– ADHA
Co-Speaker:
Laura I. M. Green, RDH, M.Ed., FADHA
– ADHA
Advocacy
CE: 1.00
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
ED21: Saddling-Up for Prevention: Winning Hearts Early in Dental Hygiene Students
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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ED21: Saddling-Up for Prevention: Winning Hearts Early in Dental Hygiene Students
Location: FWCC: 203ABC
Primary Speaker:
Toni M. McLeroy, CRDH, MSDH, FADHA
– State College of Florida
Education
CE: 1.0
9:15 AM - 11:25 AM
CT
SS03: THE Dental Hygiene Student Cram Session: Let's Conquer The NBDHE
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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SS03: THE Dental Hygiene Student Cram Session: Let's Conquer The NBDHE
Location: FWCC: 202ABC
Primary Speaker:
Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, FDSI (she/her/hers)
– Katrina RDH LLC; AZPerio PLLC
Education
CE: 0.0
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
CT
FSC06: Fireside Chat — Finding Your Leadership Path
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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FSC06: Fireside Chat — Finding Your Leadership Path
Location: FWCC: 202D
Primary Speaker:
Kelsey Turner
Advocacy
CE: .75
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
H06: Advanced Implant Professional Care with Individual Trained Oral Prophylaxis
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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H06: Advanced Implant Professional Care with Individual Trained Oral Prophylaxis
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall - Booth #1144
Primary Speaker:
Viktoriia Gabal, DMD, Fellow of American Academy For Oral & Systemic Health
– British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
Co-Speaker:
Janis Spiliadis, Certified Registered Dental Hygienist (she/her/hers)
– Member of the Straumann Hygiene Advisory Board
Co-Speaker:
Sarah Jackson, RDH, MS, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Curaden USA
Co-Speaker:
Futun Alkhalifah, BSDH, MS, PhD(c)
Co-Speaker:
Lancette VanGuilder, RDH, BS, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Sierra Sleep, Airway, and Wellness Center
Co-Speaker:
Amber L. Lovatos, RDH, BSDH
– Curaden USA
Hands-On Skill Building (Lab Only)
Sponsored By Curaden USA
CE: 1.5
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
CT
Aspen Dental Puppy Play Pen
Exhibit Hall
CE: 0.0
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
CT
EH08: Aspen Dental Puppy Play Pen
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall
Sponsored By
CE: 0.0
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Colgate® PreviDent® Professional Experience
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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EH09: Colgate® PreviDent® Professional Experience
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall - Booth #634
Exhibit Hall
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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EH04: Exhibits Open
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
CT
EH04: Exhibits Open
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall
CE: 1.0
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
CT
H07: Elevating Everyday Hygiene: Hands‑On Laser Training
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
CT
H07: Elevating Everyday Hygiene: Hands‑On Laser Training
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall – Booth #1103
Primary Speaker:
Joy Raskie, RDH
– Advanced Dental Hygiene
Hands-On Skill Building (Lab Only)
CE: 1.5
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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H08: Advanced Ultrasonic Techniques: Optimizing Curved Left & Right Instruments
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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H08: Advanced Ultrasonic Techniques: Optimizing Curved Left & Right Instruments
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall - Booth #1122
Primary Speaker:
Dani Botbyl, RDH (she/her/hers)
– none
Hands-On Skill Building (Lab Only)
CE: 1.5
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PE03: Your Patients’ Microbiome: What Every Dental Professional Needs to Know!
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PE03: Your Patients’ Microbiome: What Every Dental Professional Needs to Know!
Primary Speaker:
Uche Odiatu, DMD
Education
Sponsored By:
CE: 1.00
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
CT
LL03: From Inspiration to Impact: The Ripple Effect of Hygienist Inspired
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
CT
LL03: From Inspiration to Impact: The Ripple Effect of Hygienist Inspired
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall - Booth #126
Primary Speaker:
Marlyce James, MEd, RDH, CDA
– ADHA
Lunch & Learn
Sponsored By Delta Dental
CE: 1.50
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
CT
PE04: Why Patients Still Get Dental Caries
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
CT
PE04: Why Patients Still Get Dental Caries
Primary Speaker:
Barbara K. Tritz, RDH, BSADATE, MSB, HIAOMT
– Washington Oral Wellness, BOOST Oral Health Institute
Clinical
Sponsored By:
CE: 1.00
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CT
H08: Saddling Up for Success: OSCE Strategies for Boosting Clinical Calibration
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CT
H08: Saddling Up for Success: OSCE Strategies for Boosting Clinical Calibration
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall - Booth #1103
Primary Speaker:
Khairunisa M. Hashmani, RDH, EdD (she/her/hers)
– UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Co-Speaker:
Theresa Dufrene, RDH, MSDH
– UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Hands-On Skill Building (Lab Only)
CE: 1.0
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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H11: Power and Precision: Optimizing Ultrasonics for Periodontal Care
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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H11: Power and Precision: Optimizing Ultrasonics for Periodontal Care
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall - Booth #1122
Primary Speaker:
Dani Botbyl, RDH (she/her/hers)
– none
Hands-On Skill Building (Lab Only)
CE: 1.5
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
CT
RS01: Research 101 Workshop-How Research Drives Practice, Education, and Innovation
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
CT
RS01: Research 101 Workshop-How Research Drives Practice, Education, and Innovation
Location: FWCC: 202D
Speaker:
Dagmar Slot, DHdipl, BoH, BoE, MSc, PhD
Research
Sponsored By Dentsply Sirona
CE: 1.5
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
CT
ED23: Early Patterns, Lasting Impact: Spotting Pediatric Oral Risk Factors
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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ED23: Early Patterns, Lasting Impact: Spotting Pediatric Oral Risk Factors
Location: FWCC: 201ABC
Primary Speaker:
Joy Lantz, RDH, PHDH, FADHA, COM®, IBCLC (she/her/hers)
– IAOM
Clinical
CE: 1.5
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
CT
ED25: Opportunities for Dental Hygienists to Lead Community Oral Health Systems
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
CT
ED25: Opportunities for Dental Hygienists to Lead Community Oral Health Systems
Location: FWCC: 202ABC
Primary Speaker:
Paul Glassman, DDA, MBA (he/him/his)
– California Narthstate University
Co-Speaker:
Valerie J. Phillips, RDHAP, MS (she/her/hers)
– California Northstate University
Public Health
CE: 1.5
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CT
ED27: Perceptions of Incivility and Bullying in Dental Hygiene Education
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CT
ED27: Perceptions of Incivility and Bullying in Dental Hygiene Education
Location: FWCC: 201ABC
Primary Speaker:
Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS, DHSc, CDIPC
– College of Eastern Idaho
Research
CE: 1.5
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CT
ED28: Rebel For a (Root) Cause: Bugs, Biofilm, and Beyond
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CT
ED28: Rebel For a (Root) Cause: Bugs, Biofilm, and Beyond
Location: FWCC: 202ABC
Primary Speaker:
Barbara K. Tritz, RDH, BSADATE, MSB, HIAOMT
– Washington Oral Wellness, BOOST Oral Health Institute
Clinical
CE: 1.5
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CT
ED29: Access on Wheels: Mobile Teledentistry in Action
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CT
ED29: Access on Wheels: Mobile Teledentistry in Action
Location: FWCC: 203ABC
Primary Speaker:
Shawn M. Oprisiu, MPH RDHBS ECP III (she/her/hers)
– Swope Health
Public Health
CE: 1.5
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CT
NE08: ADHA Awards Reception
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CT
NE07: ADHA Awards Reception
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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ASS01: ADHA Standout Seven - Administrator Award Winner
Award Winner:
Kendra Flowers, RDH, BSDH, MSDH
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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ASS02: ADHA Standout Seven - Clinician Award Winner
Award Winner:
Lisa Curbow
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CT
ASS03: ADHA Standout Seven - Corporate Award Winner
Award Winner:
Sarah Jackson, RDH, MS, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Curaden USA
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CT
ASS04: ADHA Standout Seven - Educator Award Winner
Award Winner:
Heather M. Anderson, RDH, MSDH
– Eastern Washington University
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CT
ABV01: Ann Battrell Crest + Oral-B Visionary Legacy
Award Winner:
Tammy L. Filipiak, RDH, MS, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Smile Brands
Awards Program
Sponsored By Crest Oral-B
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CT
AFE01: Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene Winner
Award Winner:
Crystal Spring, RDH, BS, LAP, FADHA
– Smiles Across Montana
Awards Program
Sponsored By Kenvue
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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AFE02: Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene Winner
Award Winner:
Shirley Beaver, BA, MS, PhD, RDH
Awards Program
Sponsored By Kenvue
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CT
INC01: Irene Newman Outstanding Clinician Winner
Award Winner:
Courtney Justice, RDH, BSDH, FADHA, CH-OSE
Awards Program
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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ASS05: ADHA Standout Seven - Entrepreneur Award Winner
Award Winner:
Tonya Jeffries, RDH, MS, EdD
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CT
ASS06: ADHA Standout Seven - Public Health Award Winner
Award Winner:
Amber L. Lovatos, RDH, BSDH
– Curaden USA
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CT
ASS07: ADHA Standout Seven - Research Award Winner
Award Winner:
Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, EdD, MSDH, RDH (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Commonwealth University
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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HSP01: The Crest + Oral-B/ADHA Hygienist Proud - Student Award
Award Winner:
Kevin Khang Minh Truong
Awards Program
Sponsored By Crest Oral-B
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