Illinois Dental Hygienists Association upcoming events

Sponsor the IDHA 2026 Annual Session & General Assembly! (3 Feb 2026)

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Learn more from IDHA's Sponsorship Prospectus

For your documentation, please find IDHA's W-9 here.

Questions? Please email IDHA's Association Manager Ryan Anderson at mail@idha.net

Elevating Clinical Outcomes: Modern Instrumentation and Dessication Therapy in Dental Hygiene (21 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

IDha southern IL/River bend component ce course:

Elevating Clinical outcomes:
Modern instrumentation and dessication therapy in dental hygiene

Register Today

Summary

Advance your clinical expertise in this immersive, interactive experience designed for the modern dental hygienist. Engage with innovative instruments and non-surgical adjuncts—including desiccation therapy—while refining your ability to tailor care based on anatomy and patient complexity. Leave equipped with elevated techniques that enhance efficiency, precision, and patient outcomes.

Objectives

Evaluate and integrate current and emerging hygiene instruments and non-surgical adjuncts—including desiccation therapy—into clinical practice.
Select and adapt instruments with precision for all areas of the oral cavity, guided by anatomical considerations and patient-specific needs.
Apply advanced instrumentation techniques to effectively manage a range of oral health conditions with greater efficiency and confidence.
Assess clinical decision-making to optimize outcomes, improve patient comfort, and enhance overall treatment effectiveness.
Compare non-surgical periodontal adjuncts to determine appropriate use based on clinical presentation.
Incorporate desiccation technology into periodontal therapy to elevate clinical outcomes and support minimally invasive care.

IDHA August BOT Meeting (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry (16 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

IIDha's south suburban/chicago component presents

artificial intelligence in dentistry

Summary

AI is no longer the future. Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of dentistry. This 1.5 CE course explores practical applications of AI in dental practice, including clinical decision-making, patient communication, workflow efficiency, imaging, and documentation. Learn how emerging technologies can enhance patient care, improve productivity, and prepare dental professionals for the rapidly evolving future of oral healthcare. Whether you're new to AI or looking to understand its role in dentistry better, this course will provide valuable insights you can apply in practice.

Learning Objectives

Define Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Understand the current capabilities of dental artificial intelligence (AI)
Recognize dental AI and its ethical and legal considerations
Understand how to select the proper AI for various cases
Identify ways dental AI can impact patient care and daily clinic operations
Understand how increasing dental assessments with AI may impact diagnosis and insurance reimbursement
Learn how to properly communicate dental AI findings with patients and how these findings will improve the overall patient experience

97th IDHA Annual Session and General Assembly (6 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

97th IDHA Annual Session and General Assembly

When: Friday, November 6 - Saturday, November 7, 2026

Where: Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Registration: Register at https://cezoom.com/conferences/2026-idha-annual-session-general-assembly-c92h

Want More Info? Visit the Annual Session landing page at https://www.idha.net/2026AnnualSession

Illinois Dental Hygienists Association upcoming events

Sponsor the IDHA 2026 Annual Session & General Assembly! (3 Feb 2026)

Elevating Clinical Outcomes: Modern Instrumentation and Dessication Therapy in Dental Hygiene (21 Aug 2026)

IDha southern IL/River bend component ce course:

Elevating Clinical outcomes: Modern instrumentation and dessication therapy in dental hygiene

Register Today

Summary

Objectives

Sponsored by

IDHA August BOT Meeting (22 Aug 2026)

Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry (16 Oct 2026)

IIDha's south suburban/chicago component presents

artificial intelligence in dentistry

Summary

Learning Objectives

97th IDHA Annual Session and General Assembly (6 Nov 2026)

97th IDHA Annual Session and General Assembly

Elevating Clinical outcomes:
Modern instrumentation and dessication therapy in dental hygiene