Upcoming Events

Equipping you with strategies and best practices to improve the well-being of dental hygiene and overall health for all.

4th Annual Public Health Priorities Dental Symposium
Sep
13

4th Annual Public Health Priorities Dental Symposium

Hosted at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), this symposium is a must-attend event in 2025 because this is a Licensure Renewal Year for District of Columbia dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.

Attending this symposium fulfills your continuing education (CE) requirements while staying ahead of key industry trends. This year’s expert-led sessions will cover essential topics such as:

  • DC Required Diversity Training

  • Dental Ethics & Law

  • Infection Control

  • Legislative Updates

Learn more and sign up today for your early access discount:

4th Annual PHP Dental Symposium

Hosted by A Higher Learning, LLC.

Sponsored by Tend, Improve Dental Solutions, Beyond the Prophy, Legacy Scaler, Q-Optics, the O’Neill Institute, and Colgate

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Forging New Pathways | Dental Hygienists' Role in Advancing the Oral Healthcare Knowledge Base
Feb
8

Forging New Pathways | Dental Hygienists' Role in Advancing the Oral Healthcare Knowledge Base

This program seeks to support the dissemination of original research conducted and authored by dental hygienists while inspiring others to consider a pathway in research. Learn More.

Presenters:

Andrea Webster | RDH, BSDH, MOL

Jacqueline Cohen | MS, CRDH

Summer McMenamin | RDH, MS, FADHA

This event is hosted on Zoom Events by A Higher Learning, LLC.

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Online Event | U.S. Dental Licensure Roadmap: A Guide for Internationally Trained Dentists
Sep
23

Online Event | U.S. Dental Licensure Roadmap: A Guide for Internationally Trained Dentists

By the end of this course, participants will have a clear understanding of the available options for licensure and advanced education, equipped with the knowledge needed to navigate the application processes and stay current with evolving state requirements. Learn More.

Event time will be held in CST

Moderator:

John Cutter, BA DDS

Presenters:

John Paul DeGuzman, DMD, MS

Charla Apolonio, DMD, M.D.Sc

Registration:

FREE - Register Here

Hosted by A Higher Learning, LLC.

Sponsored by and in partnership with TeethCloud

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Public Health Priorities Dental Symposium
Sep
14

Public Health Priorities Dental Symposium

Hosted this year at the beautiful Constitution Hall at American University, in Washington, D.C., the Dental Symposiums on Public Health Priorities deliver high-quality continuing professional education addressing the most significant public health concerns.

Through comprehensive programming and training, we aim to improve public health and make a positive impact in these critical areas.

Learn More Here

Registration & breakfast starting at 7:30 AM (EST)

Registration Now Closed

Facilitated by A Higher Leaning, LLC.

Hosted by American University

Sponsored by: Tend, Team Placement, MDX, Ondiem, Go Pursue, & Q-Optics

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International Symposium on Preventive & Nonsurgical Dental Hygiene
Aug
17

International Symposium on Preventive & Nonsurgical Dental Hygiene

Registration Is Now Closed

Hosted at the University of Bridgeport, Fones School of Dental Hygiene, in Bridgeport Connecticut, the International Symposium on Preventive & Nonsurgical Dental Hygiene aims to enhance the progress of dental hygiene by providing an updated overview of techniques, instruments, equipment, and products supported by international evidence-based dental literature.

Join us this August for our jam-packed 1st Annual International Symposium, with two sessions available, including 4 guest speakers, 2 hands-on workshops, and free breakfast & lunch!

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Facilitated by A Higher Learning, LLC.

Hosted by University of Bridgeport

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Online Seminar - Forging New Pathways: Dental Hygienists' Role in Advancing the Oral Healthcare Knowledge Base 
Feb
7

Online Seminar - Forging New Pathways: Dental Hygienists' Role in Advancing the Oral Healthcare Knowledge Base 

This program aims to support the dissemination of original work conducted and authored by dental hygienists while inspiring others to consider a pathway in research. Learn More Here.

NOTE Event will be held in EST

Presenters & Panelists:

Tracee S. Dahm, BSDH, MS

Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH

Howard M. Notgarnie, RDH, EdD (moderator)

Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH (facilitator & co-presenter)

Registration:

FREE EVENT - Register Now

Hosted in Zoom Events by A Higher Learning, LLC.

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Online Seminar - Factors Influencing the Dental Hygiene Workforce Shortage
Dec
12

Online Seminar - Factors Influencing the Dental Hygiene Workforce Shortage

We will delve deeper into the factors affecting the dental hygiene workforce shortage and explore potential solutions to this pressing issue. Learn More.

NOTE Event will be held on Zoom in Eastern Time Zone

Presenter:

Shavonne R. Healy, MDSH, RDH

Panelists:

Nicole J. Petit, MSDH, RDH

Katharine Martinez, MPH, RDH

Registration:

$27 - Register Today

Hosted on Zoom Events by A Higher Learning, LLC.

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Online Seminar - Dental Ethics & Law: Getting Clarity On Why Ethics & Law Matter In Clinical Practice
Nov
28

Online Seminar - Dental Ethics & Law: Getting Clarity On Why Ethics & Law Matter In Clinical Practice

This program will provide dental hygienists with strategies to navigate common dilemmas in everyday practice. Learn More.

NOTE Event will be held on Zoom in Eastern Time Zone

Presenter:

Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH

Panelists:

Nicole Tessier, BS, RDH

Howard M. Notgarnie, RDH, EdD, FADHA

Melondy Martin, RDH, BASDH, MDH

Summer McMenamin, RDH, BS

Registration:

$37 - Register Here!

Hosted on Zoom Events by A Higher Learning, LLC.

Partnered With Ladies Of Justice, Advanced Professional Education, & Improved Dental Solutions

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Online Seminar - Navigating Dental Ethics & Law in Negative Workplace Environments
Sep
6

Online Seminar - Navigating Dental Ethics & Law in Negative Workplace Environments

This course will delve into the challenges dental hygienists face within the industry, focusing on these common factors and how they directly affect the health and safety of the public. Learn More.

NOTE Event will be held in EST

CE Credits

2 Hours

Presenter

Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH

Panelists

Nicole Tessier, BS, RDH

Howard Notgarnie, RDH, EdD, FADHA

Lisandra Maisonet, RDH, BS, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA

Melondy Martin, RDH, BASDH, MDH

Eileen Armenio Prizzi, RDH

Yemia A. White, BSDH, RDH

Registration

$47 (plus a special discount to Dental Symposium!)

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Hosted by A Higher Learning, LLC.

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Public Health Priorities Dental Symposium (Virtual)
Apr
22
to Apr 23

Public Health Priorities Dental Symposium (Virtual)

This symposium aims to provide dental professionals with continuing education mandates required by their respective Board of Dentistry for license renewal.

CE Credits:

8 CE’s Available

Presenters:

India Chance, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC

Sonya Dunbar, MHA, BSDH, RDH

Kim Farley, MHSc, RDH

Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH

Registration:

Registration Closed

Hosted by A Higher Learning, LLC.

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Forging New Pathways: Dental Hygienists' Role in Advancing the Oral Healthcare Knowledge Base
Feb
7

Forging New Pathways: Dental Hygienists' Role in Advancing the Oral Healthcare Knowledge Base

This program aims to support the dissemination of original work conducted and authored by dental hygienists while inspiring others to consider a pathway in research.

Presenters:

Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH

Jeanette Diaz, MPH, MSDH, RDHAP

Howard M. Notgarnie, RDH, EdD

Registration:

Registration Closed

Hosted by A Higher Learning, LLC.

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Online Seminar - Clinical Strategies for Managing Peri-implant Soft and Hard Tissue Conditions
Oct
18

Online Seminar - Clinical Strategies for Managing Peri-implant Soft and Hard Tissue Conditions

This course will review common risk factors that lead to peri-implant soft and hard tissue differences. Surgical and non-surgical case studies will be examined to aid the dental professional in understanding the available treatment modalities and how to predict their success.

Presenters:

Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH

Nicole Fortune, RDH

Panelists:

Yemia White, RDH

Thomas Jackson, DDS

Registration:

Registration Closed

Hosted by A Higher Learning, LLC. in association and partnership with Dental Implants Uncovered & Tepe

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Online Seminar - Clinical Strategies for Managing Peri-implant Soft and Hard Tissue Conditions
Oct
14

Online Seminar - Clinical Strategies for Managing Peri-implant Soft and Hard Tissue Conditions

This course will review common risk factors that lead to peri-implant soft and hard tissue differences. Surgical and non-surgical case studies will be examined to aid the dental professional in understanding the available treatment modalities and how to predict their success.

Presenters:

Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH

Nicole Fortune, RDH

Panelists:

Yemia White, RDH

Thomas Jackson, DDS

Registration:

Registration Closed

Hosted by A Higher Learning, LLC. in association and partnership with Dental Implants Uncovered & Tepe

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Public Health Priorities Dental Symposium
Sep
24

Public Health Priorities Dental Symposium

This symposium aims to provide dental professionals with the continuing education mandates required by their respective Board of Dentistry for license renewal.

Presenters:

Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH

India Chance, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC

Sonya Dunbar, BSDH, RDH

Kim Farley, MSHc, RDH

Register Now:

Registration Closed

Hosted by A Higher Learning, LLC.

Sponsored by Tend

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Online Seminar: How to Care for Patients with Full-Arch Implant Dentistry
Aug
23

Online Seminar: How to Care for Patients with Full-Arch Implant Dentistry

Join this seminar to better understand how to care for patients with full-arch implant dentistry and the maintenance required for their long-term success.

Presenters:

Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH

Yemia A. White, BSDH, RDH

Panelists:

Thomas Jackson, DDS

Peter Cudjoe, DDS

Register Now:

Registration Closed

Hosted by A Higher Learning, LLC.; in association with Dental Implants Uncovered & The Autoflosser

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