KYDHA

Save the Date
2024-03-01 00:00 - 2024-03-02 00:00 UTC | Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
2024 KYDHA Advancing Lifelong Learning
Final agenda will be posted soon but this annual session will offer a full day student symposium and a full day and a half of continuing education courses. Friday evening will also offer a Hygiene Happy Hour, with lite appetizers and cocktails. Make plans to attend this great opportunity for education, networking and making memories with fellow hygienists.
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/NlxlRM?locale=en

2024 KYDHA Day of Learning
2024-03-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
You are invited to the 2024 KYDHA Day of Learning on May 17, 2024, this will be held at Knicely Convention Center in Bowling Green KY. Early Registration prior to May 12: Members $25.00, Non-Member $50.00, Students $10.00. Registration after May 12 will increase to Members $50.00, Non-Member $100.00, Students $20.00. Individual course fees will be applied when registering. You are NOT registered until you fully pay at the end!
Please click here to register: https://cvent.me/l3kWOP

Temping as a Dental Hygienist
2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Thursday April 25 @ 7:00 pm, est
Via Zoom
https://cvent.me/kZzYRN

Medical Emergencies for the Dental Hygienist - ZOOM
2024-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Medical Emergencies for the Dental Hygienist via ZOOM. Members $60.00 NonMembers $80.00
https://cvent.me/75VKdl

Celebration of Learning
2024-09-20 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Celebration of Learning
Friday, September 20, 2024
BCTC Cooper Campus
Lexington, KY
https://cvent.me/d0G50m

How to Protect your Property and Plan a Great Retirement
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Thursday October 17 @ 6:00 pm est
“How to Protect your Property and Plan a Great Retirement”
Click the link below and register, you are NOT registered until you go through the registration and pay at the end.
https://cvent.me/x0nDan

Medical Emergencies for the Dental Professional
2024-11-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Thursday November 21 @ 6:00 pm est
“Medical Emergencies for the Dental Professional”
Click the link below and register, you are NOT registered until you go through the registration and pay at the end.
https://cvent.me/3VkbZ7

The Complex Nature of Oral Health & Its Association to Alzheimer's Disease
2025-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Course Description: Explore the connection between oral health and Alzheimer’s Disease, focusing on how oral health impacts cognitive health. This course covers fundamental concepts, the biological links, and recent research findings. Learn preventive strategies and how optimal oral health impacts will reduce Alzheimer’s Disease risk. This course includes practical insights for integrating oral health into the prevention of other systematic diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease.

Click here to register: https://cvent.me/Oxl9M8

Medical Emergencies for the Dental Hygienist
2025-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Course Description: The dental team is presented with the challenges of providing dental treatment to the aging population and the medically compromised patient which increases the risk for encountering medical emergencies. When an emergency occurs, it is vital that all members of the dental team are prepared to respond effectively. This course will discuss the most common medical emergencies encountered in the dental office, the equipment every dental office should have, and the team approach to managing an emergency in the dental office. KYBOD Course Approval: KBD0176

Click here to register: https://cvent.me/gN41Qw

RDH Career Forum - Great Conversations
2025-06-19 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
> Date: Thursday, June 19th, 2025 at 5:30pm
> Location: Rooster’s, 10430 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40223
> Course Description: After dinner we will have a short business meeting. We will be hearing from two KY Hygienists who took a path during their careers that led to non-profit and educational fields. They will provide insight into moments of enlightenment, decision making, professional development, having to navigate change and where they are today.

> Learning Objectives: Identifying core competencies needed to create a roadmap for professional development; applying skills in real-world context and how to support a culture of lifelong learning.
> Speaker Name and Bio:
> 1) Lisa Johnston Arthur, RDH graduated from Lexington Technical College, past chair of the Bluegrass Component, Past President of the KYDHA and currently serves on the Kentucky Board of Dentistry

2) Heather Cheek, CDA, B.Ed, AS, RDH, M.Ed. graduated EKU in Education, and Big Sandy Community and Technical College for her Dental Hygiene, received her Masters in Education from EKU and serves as the BSCTC Dental Hygiene, Community Dental Health Coordinator/Instructor.
> Cost for course for a member: $20 and nonmember $30, Dinner on your own.

Celebration of Learning
2025-09-19 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
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Celebration of Learning
September 19, 2025
Location and Courses to come soon

KYDHA 2026 Advancing Lifelong Learning Conference
2026-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
The Kentucky Dental Hygienists’ Association (KYDHA) invites you to join us at the 2026 KYDHA Advancing Lifelong Learning Conference. Enjoy our annual conference at a familiar location Hilton Garden Inn/Airport, Louisville, KY. Take advantage of the new formatted ONE day event!!

Dental Hygienists’ and other professionals are welcome and encouraged to attend.

REGISTRATION FEES & DEADLINES

Early Bird Registration by Dec. 31, 2025

Members – Free
Non-Members – $25.00
Students – Free

Advance Registration Jan. 1 – Feb. 20, 2026

Members – $ 25.00
Non-Members – $50.00
Students – Free

On-Site Registration after Feb. 20, 2026

Members – $ 50.00
Non-Members – $100.00
Students – Free

February 27, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
KYDHA 2026 Advancing Lifelong Learning Conference

Click to register >> https://cvent.me/ydRPVm

Click the link below for the block of rooms
KY Dental Hygienist Association

Innovative Approaches to Early Caries Management
2026-04-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
April 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm est via Zoom
This 1 hour continuing education course examines current and emerging methodologies for the detection and noninvasive management of early dental caries. Participants will review recent evidence supporting minimally invasive interventions in comparison to traditional methodologies and discuss clinical protocols that preserve natural tooth structure while improving long-term outcomes.
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https://cvent.me/7oy9dl

Medical Emergencies for the Dental Hygienist
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
May 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm est

Medical Emergencies for the Dental Hygienist via ZOOM! This course meets the Kentucky Board of Dentistry requirements for Dental Hygiene General Supervision license. The course is limited to the first 100 registrants and is a 3 hour course.

https://cvent.me/1o54M9

May 23, 2026 - Board Meeting
2026-05-23 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 9:00 am est (ZOOM or Teams)

August 22, 2026 - Board Meeting
2026-08-22 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 9:00 am est (ZOOM or Teams)

November 21, 2026 - Board Meeting
2026-11-21 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 9:00 am est (ZOOM or Teams)

January 16, 2027 - Board Meeting
2027-01-16 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Saturday, January 16, 2027 at 9:00 am est (ZOOM or Teams)

March 4, 2027 - Board Meeting
2027-03-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Thursday, March 4, 2027 at 7:00 pm est in person
