New Jersey Dental Hygienists' Association

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Tis the season to recognize colleagues & apply for CWT Scholarship

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Self-study Ethics Course is relaunched!

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NEWLY RELAUNCHED ONLINE ETHICS COURSE FOR 2023: NJSBOD will require a post-test for self-study courses; this relaunched Ethics course evaluation will include a 10-question post-test, and the CEU will include the post-test answer key. 

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Applications for the Cheryl Westphal Thiele Scholarship in NOW open: Applications should be submitted by September 1, 2023. Check the Awards webpage for more details

Applications for the Carol King Award:  Applications should be submitted by August 1, 2023.  Check the Awards webpage for more details

Applications for the Fran Fluhr Award in NOW open:  Applications should be submitted by August 1, 2023.  Check the Awards webpage for more details

6.5.23 - Lobby Day in Trenton, NJ - Email Sue Scherer to RSVP or for more details

5.24.23 - Local Anesthesia Renewal Course -  Watch the Middlesex County College for details

Lobby Day: Please join us June 5, 2023 at New Jersey State House in Trenton, NJ to support NJDHA. Lobby day allows us to meet and build relationships with lawmakers and their staff to educate them about the issues NJDHA is face. Help our voices be heard and join us for a 'Day in Trenton'. Email President Sue Scherer if you plan on attending or for more details.

ADHA Annual Conference July 7th - July 9th in Chicago registration is NOW open:

Join dental hygienists and experts in oral health from across the nation for a three+ day celebration of 100 years of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association driving excellence in dental hygiene. The mission of the ADHA® is to unite and empower dental hygienists to enhance the public’s oral and overall health. This expertise-driven Annual Conference welcomes you to enjoy industry-leading keynotes, passionate speakers, insightful education sessions, new product experiences, and a variety of presentations exploring the most topical subjects shaping the future of dental hygiene. 

Nominations for NJDHA 2024 Elections is NOW open: Please  considering running for NJDHA office or would like to nominate someone complete the nomination form - on the members only page and send it to centraloffice@njdha.org 

Interested in the ADHA House of Delegates?

The ADHA house of Delegates will take place this June. What is the House of Delegates? "The ADHA House of Delegates sets the policy and direction for the profession of dental hygiene. Composed of elected delegates from each state in the US and the District of Columbia, the House discusses and votes on issues of national and oftentimes global significance. " (ADHA, 2023) NJDHA has 4 voting members representing our state, helping decide on current issues. As a member, you are welcome to attend any of the meetings, whether our state, our district or during the House of Delegates itself. If you are interested in learning more about this year's agenda, when meetings are taking place or just to ask a question please contact the Head Delegate, Dorothy Ferreira at dorothyferreirardh@gmail.com  

Public Health Outreach - Dental Hygienists & Dental Hygiene Students - Special Olympics of NJ Special Smiles - The Special Olympics of New Jersey wants to welcome the New Jersey Dental Hygienists’ Association to their upcoming Special Smiles event. Special Olympics Summer Games is New Jersey’s largest Healthy Athletes event of the year. It will be held at The College of New Jersey on June 10th. and 11th, and they need our help.


Any questions please contact Dr. Stacy L. Onofrietti, RDH, MS, PhD, CHP Ono4angels@gmail.com  

6.10-11.23 Special Olympics Special Smile at the College of New Jersey - Email Stacy Onofrietti for more details

6.23-25.23 ADHA House of Delegates Virtual - Email Dorothy Ferreira for more details

7.7-9.23 ADHA Annual Conference Live in Chicago