Upcoming events.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
Rosebud Elementary Volunteer
Oral Health Screening and Varnish Clinic at Rosebud Elementary.
124 School Rd, Rosebud, AR 72135
If interested, please email ehutchins1@deltadentalar.com
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.
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
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
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”