Texas Dental Hygienists' Association

New info from TSBDE! Instructions on what to do starting September 1st to get your Local Anesthesia Permit.

Visit tsbde.texas.gov or link in bio

Update: Local Infiltration Anesthesia Permit Exciting news!

TSBDE will begin accepting local infiltration anesthesia applications beginning September 1st! Dental hygienists MUST obtain a Texas permit to administer local infiltration anesthesia in the state of Texas.

Applicants must create or log-in to their online licensing portal to apply for a permit.

Please visit the TSBDE website for additional information on the requirements and application process:

https://tsbde.texas.gov/administration-of-local-infiltration-anesthesia-for-dental-hygienists/

Check out this Spotlight on one of our TDHA members Jodie Heather Hostetter🌟

Jodie Hostetter is a Dental Hygienist with the Metro Health Department! Thank you, Jodie, for all you do for our community. 👏

Employee Spotlight: Jodi Hostetter ⭐Employee Spotlight⭐Today we recognize Jodie Hostetter, a Dental Hygienist in our Metro Health Department. Thank you Jodie and everyone on our Oral Heath Tea...

📢 Reminder to register for this Texas DHA Event to get your requirements for OSHA, HIPAA, and Human Trafficking. Secure your spot today—link in bio!

RGVDHA Summer Social ✅

RGVDHA Summer Social 🎨🦷🍷

🎙️ Support your TDHA Vice President & attend her online CE on instrument sharpening!

Check out the free 1.5 hour Continuing Education course… Things you wish you knew about sharpening.

After this course the participants will be able to:
Analyze reasons why sharpening is important and investigate key aspects of the making of your instrument and what makes them unique.

Compare sharpening tools, stones, and guides.

Understand the main sharpening angles.

Identify common sharpening errors and tips and tricks to avoid them.

She will go over a variety of instrument guides/ Sharpening machines and how to use them!

Sign up and get your free CEs and knowledge that will help you make your like easier and succeed in your practice.

https://www.dentalhygienespark.com/august-22

Our very own Brittany Cox is featured on this episode of a Tale of Two Hygienists.

447 Sustainability in Dentistry with Brittany Cox, RDH We could all do better. In this episode we talk about sustainability which. for some, is just a buzz word but for many its a conscious action to help our pla...

🌟 Join us online for an enriching day of learning with the Central Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association! 🦷✨ Explore crucial topics like ‘Abuse and PTSD: Daily Signs We Are Missing’ in the morning, and ‘Medical Guidelines, Recommendations and Protocols’ in the afternoon. Earn 6 CEUs in one day! Don’t miss out—secure your spot today at https://t.ly/1Q6OL!

TDHA members working hard at ADHA’s ‘Do Good Feel Good’ community service event at Annual Conference in New Orleans! 🙌

Congratulations to our very own for her achievement of winning the ADHA24 Innovation of the year award!🥇 Kayla has been our Texas leader for IOH for many years. She is the mastermind behind the Yeti raffles we have seen at TDHA Annual Conference. Her kind spirit is unmatched & we are lucky to have her as an advocate for our profession.

Institute for Oral Health (IOH) provides grants & scholarships to RDHs across the country.

You will be missed! 💜 Cindy Crisler

💔 Past TDHA President Cindy Crissler is now resting. Thank you for your mentorship.

Texas hygienists having fun at RDH Under One Roof in Denver! Next year the conference will be coming to Grapevine, TX!

UPDATE: CLASS IS FULL

In case you missed it!

UT Houston has put a course together that meets TSBDE requirements to become certified in administration of local anesthesia.

This will only be the didactic portion. After the didactic portion, you will still need 12 hours of clinical. If you contact UTSD Houston, they will be able to give a more definitive answer. We just wanted to present options for hygienists as everyone is excited about LA.

Link to register below ⬇️

https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0026-0016-86c8ff8ba9bc4dc998bc9818c3e7247e

✨Join us for our August virtual CE! ✨

🗣️Terri Patrick RDH, MS, AOMT-C will be educating us on Sleep, Airway & the Dental Hygiene Impact. Terri has practiced dental hygiene clinically and as faculty in area dental hygiene programs for a few decades. She provides continuing education both locally & nationally on the correlation between oral & general health. In both dental hygiene and myofunctional therapy, she values a holistic approach to health & enjoys being a part of her clients’ journeys toward improved general health via breathing & orofacial musculoskeletal function.

🗓️ Thursday, August 15, 2024
6:30-8:30pm

🔗Click link below to register!
www.gfwdhs.org

Thank you so much for all of the hard work! 😃

SAVE THE DATE!

Registration opens this Thursday!

Did you know?

The ADHA House of Delegates (HOD) will be in session from Friday, June 28 – Sunday, June 30. All ADHA Members are welcome to attend the meeting virtually as a guest observer. No traveling required - just need access to the internet.

Register today ⬇️

https://www.adha.org/about-adha/house-of-delegates/hod-guest-form/

TEXAS REACHED ADHA IOH GOAL FOR 2024!!!! 🎊

Brazos & Rio Grande have already met their TDHA component goal for 24!!

Do you know what IOH is?

🦷✨ At the Institute of Oral Health, we empower dental hygienists to make a difference. From community service grants that enhance public health to research grants driving professional advancements, IOH is paving the way for a healthier tomorrow. Join us in shaping the future of dental hygiene and inquire about how to donate now!

🐾🎉 Join us for a tail-wagging good time at our Pup Pet Treat Making Workshop!

🗓️ Sunday, June 23 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CT

🐶 We’re excited to kick off our Virtual I-O-Happy Hour series with a special treat-making session just for your furry friends! Learn how to bake delicious homemade dog treats while connecting with fellow dental hygienists nationwide.

🌟 All proceeds benefit the ADHA’s IOH Foundation, supporting scholarships and grants for dental hygiene education and improving oral health access for underserved communities.

🐾 Register now and unleash the fun! Link in bio. -O-HappyHour

📣Job opportunity in San Antonio, Texas! Apply today! 🦷✨

Tickets available contact Rio Grande Valley Dental Hygienists' Association

🎟️ Tickets Available

Win a 2 Night Stay @ SPI 👙☀️🏖️ for only $20

*Funds raised will help w/ community outreach supplies & scholarship awards.

Greater Collin Dental Hygienists' Association will be hosting a CE on July 20th

Registration is OPEN!!

Since y’all enjoyed the Early Bird pricing for the last CE Course, we decided to offer it again, but for 1 week only- so register soon!!

*NOTE: this is an in-person course this time. We look forward to seeing everyone and networking.

Happy Father’s Day to all of the DADhygienists out there! We want to wish you a great day of celebrating with your families.

Join the Texas Dental Hygienists' Association for an exciting escape room social! 🕵️‍♀️🔐

📅 Date: 6/22
🕗 Time: 8 PM
📍 Venue: Killeen Escape Room, 4400 E. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen, TX 76543

🗝️ We have 4 rooms, 60 minutes, one objective!
💺 Only 30 spots available
💲 Cost: $15.50 per person

Social Sign-Up: https://bit.ly/3yN6Sux

Don’t miss out on the fun! Reserve your spot now through the link in our bio. For questions, email Shawna at [email protected].

It’s gonna be a Hot-Hot Summer ☀️

Support our 💜Summer Fundraiser-

Tickets 🎟️ can be purchased at our 🆓 June 6 CE

🏆 Grand Prize : 2 Night Stay at SPI 🏖️

5 Prizes / 5 Winners / $20

Every year on the last Monday of May, we remember and honor those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. Please join us as we each take a moment to remember those.

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