When hygienists thrive your practice does, too.

Your dental hygiene team is the heart of your practice. Every day, they build patient relationships, identify emerging oral health concerns, support treatment acceptance, and help drive long-term patient loyalty.

When you invest in their professional development at ADHA26 Heart of Hygiene, they return with practical strategies that strengthen your hygiene department, elevate patient care, and support a stronger practice.

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Why ADHA26?

The education doesn't stay in the classroom. It comes back to your practice. See your team return with new ways to:

Strengthen periodontal and preventive care
Improve patient communication and treatment acceptance
Support implant maintenance and long-term patient health
Reduce clinical and documentation risk
Increase confidence with new technologies and techniques
Share new knowledge and best practices with your entire team

So Much More Than CE

ADHA26 also gives hygienists the opportunity to connect with thousands of peers from across the country, exchange ideas with colleagues facing similar challenges, explore the latest products and technologies in the Exhibit Hall, and gain fresh perspectives they can bring back to your practice.

The result is more than CE credits, it’s renewed confidence, expanded clinical knowledge, and practical solutions that strengthen your entire team.

Education Session Spotlight

Discover how the right session can inspire your team and grow your practice.

Explore the full program schedule here.

ED03: Beyond Scaling — How to Elevate Your Perio Program with Lasers	Explores next-level periodontal care and adjunctive services to improve patient outcomes.
H05: Elevating Everyday Hygiene — Hands-On Laser Training	Builds hands-on clinical confidence with laser technology to support more consistent, efficient patient care.
H06 / H08: Advanced Ultrasonic Techniques:: Optimizing Curved Left & Right Instruments	Refines instrumentation techniques that can improve clinical efficiency, patient comfort, and treatment outcomes.
ED28: Translating Dental Implant Research into Clinical Practice	Helps hygienists apply the latest implant research to everyday patient care and long-term maintenance.
H04: Advanced Implant Professional Care with Individual Trained Oral Prophylaxis	Strengthens implant maintenance protocols to help protect long-term treatment success and patient satisfaction.
FSC04: Fireside Chat--Precision Prevention — How Personalized Patient Data is Redefining Dentistry	Personalizes preventive care to improve patient engagement and strengthen long-term relationships.
ED30: OCMI — A Whole-Patient Framework for Oral Maintenance	Supports continuity of care and patient retention for a comprehensive approach to maintenance appointments.
CT01: Reinvigorate Homecare — iTOP (Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis)	Helps improve home care compliance and encourages better long-term oral health outcomes.
ED24: Strength, Posture, and Longevity in the Operatory	Provides tools to reduce physical strain and support career longevity for a healthier, more productive hygiene team.
SS01: Maintaining Professional Standards, Autonomy & Making the Most of Your Career	Reinforces professional growth, confidence, and engagement— helping hygienists continue to grow within your practice.
FSC01: Fireside Chat--The Power of Showing Up with Poise	Empowers hygienists to navigate challenges and contribute positively to the practice culture.

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