Upcoming events.


2024 ArDHA Annual Conference
Oct
4

2024 ArDHA Annual Conference

Join us in Northwest Arkansas for our annual Fall Conference as we kickoff Dental Hygiene Month!

We are so excited for our meeting this year in Springdale, Arkansas! Come for Continuing Education Credits and stay for the Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Tennesse Volunteers Football game at Razorback Stadium on Saturday, October 5th! Up to 7 hours of CEUs can be obtained. Earlybird Pricing is available until August

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ardha-annual-conference-2024-tickets-941316843017?aff=oddtdtcreator

Discounted Hotel Block available on October 3rd-5th at Doubletree Hotel in Springdale, AR! Book your room here!

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UAMS Alumni Event
Apr
26

UAMS Alumni Event

"Grab your best hygiene buddy and secure your spot at the inaugural UAMS Dental Hygiene Alumni Night, proudly presented by the Arkansas Dental Hygienists' Association! Get ready for an evening packed with laughter, games, delicious hors d'oeuvres, refreshing cocktails, and the joy of reconnecting with old friends. Whether you're a UAMS graduate or part of the broader dental hygiene community, we warmly invite all hygienists to join us for this unforgettable event!

Kick off the festivities with a quick open house tour of the new UAMS Student Dental Hygiene Clinic from 5:00-5:30 before the alumni event begins at 5:30. Join us at the Four Points Sheraton in Little Rock, conveniently located next to the student clinic, for a night to remember!


Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFDxkIUcSsYlpLHv-SE8smSEf0jIXRmYTSTsqNZs0-0mSnkA/viewform

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ARMOM 2024
Apr
12
to Apr 13

ARMOM 2024

As of January 12th, 2024, registration is not open.

Join us in Conway on April 11-13, 2023 (setup on 4/10, clinic days 4/11-4/13). Be sure to register as a volunteer by early March if at all possible. Thanks!

The Arkansas Mission of Mercy is an annual free dental service clinic for under-served Arkansans, sponsored by the Arkansas State Dental Association.

Conway Expo Center
2505 E Oak St
Conway, AR 72032
United States
1 (501) 327-2532

 

 

HEALTH CLINIC

PATIENT INFORMATION:

  • No eligibility or income requirements

  • No appointments – first-come, first-served

  • Services include cleanings, fillings, and extractions

  • Open to children and adults

Volunteer

ARMOM VOLUNTEERS

Join us in Conway on April 12-13, 2024. Volunteer Registration is ONLINE only. We need approximately 900 volunteers, including 400+ who are non-dental/non-medical. Invite not only your dental staffs, but also nurses and lay volunteers to participate!

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:

  • Dentists

  • Dental Hygienists

  • Dental Assistants

  • Dental Lab Techs

  • Nurses

  • Sterilization

  • Patient Escort

  • Setup/Take Down Help

  • Triage Clerks

  • Interpreters

  • Volunteer Hospitality

  • Volunteer Registration

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Feb
29
to Mar 2

ASDA Spring Conference

Thomas A. Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.

Dental professionals are tasked with the safe and effective management of medicallycomplex patients.

'Knowledge of dental pharmacology has never been more essential to patientcare.'

With over 30 years' experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professionalspeaker and published author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his national andinternational reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and usefulfor all members of the dental team.

As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified, Tom provides valuable insight on the complexinterplay between pharmacology and physiology so that clinicians may be knowledgeableabout not only the dental considerations of medications used to treat systemic illness but alsothe systemic considerations of medications used to provide dental treatment.  As an educator,Tom is a member of the faculty of over 10 dental professional degree programs and hasreceived several awards for outstanding teacher of the year.

As an author, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals, hasserved as a contributor, chapter author and peer reviewer for several pharmacology textbooksand currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association's Council on ScientificAffairs.

As a speaker, Tom has presented over 1000 informative, humorous and engaging continuingeducation seminars and webinars to dental professionals internationally since 2001.  Meetingplanners and attendees agree that Tom is their choice to educate within the dental specialty.

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Nov
7

ArDHA Quarterly CE

Join us for our next quarterly CE. Tina Clark will be presenting on Local Anesthetic Options for the Oral Health Clinician. 1.5 CEUs will be rewarded after completing this course. This course will be available on zoom. Free for ArDHA members, $10 for. nonmembers.

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2023 Fall Annual Session
Sep
22

2023 Fall Annual Session

Join us as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the American Dental Hygiene Association. This will be our biggest CE event yet!

Speaker: Anne N. Guignon, RDH, MPH, CSP

Location: Wyndham Little Rock

Course Title: The Saliva Chronicles - Tales and details about Mother Nature’s complex and fascinating fluid

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ADHA Annual Session
Jul
7
to Jul 9

ADHA Annual Session

ADHA is celebrating its 100th Anniversary of the association in its hometown of Chicago in 2023. Chicago has been at the top of Condé Nast Traveler’s “Best Big Cities in the U.S.” various years in a row and has a million places to visit. Celebrate 100 years of ADHA with us from Friday, July 7- Sunday, July 9 at McCormick Place.

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ArDHA Presents: Virtual CE
Jun
20

ArDHA Presents: Virtual CE

Join us for the ArDHA June CE Event on Tue Jun 20, 2023 at 6:30 pm for an exciting online event to obtain 1.5 hours of CEU! This event is one of many upcoming events we have to provide a unique opportunity to learn about the latest industry trends and best practices from industry experts. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and skills. To kick of our first event, Stacey Fletcher RDH, IBCLC will speak on Orofacial Myotherapy. Stacey is a orofacial myotherapist that is currently practicing in Arkansas!

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2023 HPV Summit
May
5

2023 HPV Summit

The 2023 HPV Summit is an educational event on May 5, 2023, for medical and dental professionals to come together and collaborate on ways to increase awareness about the benefits of the HPV vaccine and cancer prevention, as well as increase acceptance of the vaccine. 

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Mar
10
to Mar 11

Arkansas State Dental Association Spring Session

Friday, March 10
• Dr. Mark Hyman— Dr. Mark Hyman is a renowned dentist in Greensboro, NC, and a public speaker/thought leader whose work is characterized by his warmth, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and passion for dentistry. As an accomplished seminar speaker, he has lectured throughout North America at every major dental meeting. Dr. Hyman is an Adjunct Full Professor at UNC School of Dentistry, teaching the dental and hygiene students, AEGD, and GPR residents. For the past 17 years, Dentistry Today magazine has a selected Dr. Hyman as one of the Top 100 speakers in dentistry. He has earned national and international recognition for his innovative and engaging teaching.

Topics:

A Day in the Life of Top Gun Dental Teams

Seasons Change and So Did I: Predictable Practice Transition

Location: Robinson Center- Meeting Space

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ArDHA Annual Fall Meeting
Sep
30

ArDHA Annual Fall Meeting

Join us for our first in-person CE event since 2019! We are so excited to bring networking back for dental hygienists across the state. To celebrate our excitement, we have lined up fantastic speakers that will bring you new information and excite your passion for dental hygiene.

Topics and Speakers include:

Harold Hensen- 2018 Periodontal Classifications Update

Candice Swarthout- Human Trafficking and Dental Hygiene Burnout

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ARDHA Paint Party
Sep
18

ARDHA Paint Party

All RDHs and dental hygiene students are invited to our Painting With a Purpose social event!

Cost $40

2 paintings to choose from: Fall or dental themed

Located at Painting with a Twist - West Little Rock

400 N. Bowman Rd. Ste 32 Little Rock, AR 72211

Reserve your spot here online using this link provided with password “UAMS”

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