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NEXGEN: Undergraduate Student Professional Presentation Program

 

Heading home for summer? Turn your summer break into something BIG.

 This is your chance to showcase your research, gain national exposure, and present alongside future leaders in dental hygiene at ADHA26 in Fort Worth!

      

NEXGEN is your chance to take your research beyond the classroom. Submit a short video presentation, get selected as a Top 5 finalist, and earn funded travel to present live at ADHA26 in Fort Worth in front of peers, professionals, and industry leaders. This is real recognition on a national stage, sponsored by Haleon.

BECOME A NEXGEN FINALIST

🏆 Top 5 = Grand Prize Winners
Submit a video by Thursday, August 13 and you could be selected as one of our Top 5 Grand Prize Winners.

If your video is selected, you automatically win:

💰 $1,500 cash prize
✈️ Flight + 2-night hotel stay (presenter only*)
🎟  FREE ADHA26 registration (for all team members)
🎁 HALEON prize packs + product giveaways
🎤 Live presentation at ADHA26
🏅 Onstage recognition in front of your peers
🤝 Meet & Greet at the HALEON booth

WHAT YOU COULD TAKE HOME

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Step 1: Choose A Topic

Select a presentation topic focused on evidence-based research and clinical relevance from the list below (or choose your own creative idea)

Step 2: Create Your Research Presentation Video

Develop a 7–10 minute video presentation grounded in scientific evidence and current research findings.

Step 3: Submit Your Video

Upload your video by Thursday, August 13, 2026 and you’re in!

Step 4: Finalists Selected

A review committee will evaluate all submissions and select the Top 5 Grand Prize Winners. Finalists will be notified by late August in order to arrange for travel.

Step 5: Present at ADHA26

Finalists receive funded travel and registration to present live at ADHA26 in Fort Worth, TX.

NEED SOME INSPO?

Not sure where to start? Check out last year’s submissions to see what worked. Then make it your own!

Watch past NEXGEN VIDEOS

CHOOSE FROM THESE HOT TOPICS!

You can select from one of the topics below or create your own:

A.I. in Dentistry	Diet & Nutrition for Oral Health
Medical-Dental Integration	Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)
Advanced Education (BS/MS/PhD Programs)	Preventive Care
Guided Biofilm Therapy	Sleep Apnea & Oral Health
Digital Scanners	Tobacco Cessation
Research & Innovation	Interprofessional Collaboration
Ergonomics & Injury Prevention	Your pick!

More Ways to Win! 
Not in the Top 5? You can still get recognized. All submitted videos are eligible for special awards like:

• Most Social Likes 👍
• Most Shared Video 🔁
• Most Creative Video 🎬
• Most Intriguing / Cutting-Edge Topic 🧠

👉 Pro tip: Share your video and tag us to boost your chances!

Tag: @haleonhealthpartner_us and @youradha
Use hashtag: #ADHANextGen

Winners will receive a certificate and recognition—perfect for your resume, portfolio, or bragging rights!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
All participants in the NEXGEN Undergraduate Student Professional Presentation Program must:

• Be an undergraduate student member of ADHA. Those graduating in June 2026 are eligible to participate.
• Have the consent of their Program Director to represent their school at this event.
• Be selected through a process determined by their dental hygiene program.
• If working as a team, no more than 3 members. Must be from the same program.
• Multiple submissions from the same program may not be on the same topic. 

You’ve got the summer. Why not make it count?
Create something you’re proud of—and you could be on stage at ADHA26.

SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO HERE BY AUGUST 13

VIDEO SUBMISSION

• Develop your presentation well -- seek assistance from a faculty advisor.
• Submission may be prepared by individuals or teams who have program director approval.
• All team members are welcome to present in the submission video, but not required.
• Dress for success! Put on your business best, it's your time to shine!
• Presentations (video up to 10 minutes) are submitted online.

PRESENTING AT ADHA26

• Top 5 selected submissions will be presented again, live during ADHA26 in Ft. Worth.
• Only one student identified as the primary student contact may be the sole presenter if the presentation is in the top five selected. Team members may stand on stage with presenter.
• Selected students will receive details about schedule and location related to the live program.
• The live event will be attended by your peers, dental hygiene pros and industry representatives, followed by a special reception and awards presentation.
• This is an opportunity to practice public speaking, get valuable feedback and build your resume for job prospects!

LOOKING FOR CREDIBLE SOURCES AND IDEAS?
Explore resources from HALEON:   👉 https://www.haleonhealthpartner.com

For questions, please contact Kerrianne Aulet by email at kerriannea@adha.net or by phone at (312) 481-8813.