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RDH stands for Registered Dental Hygienist, a licensed preventive oral health professional. Learn more about the dental hygiene profession. Find a Dental Hygiene Program in California.

A Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice delivers dental hygiene care to homebound clients, children in school settings and clients in residential care facilities and other institutions.
Find a CDHA member RDHAP
Learn more about registered dental hygienists in alternative practice
2 Hours of Continuing Education~ FREE!
Read the home study course "First Smiles: Dental Health Begins at Birth" in the Fall 2007 CDHA Journal and complete post test today for 2 hours of category I continuing education credit.
Click on Journal cover to access the course.
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Questions on oral health and hygiene?

Click here to listen to the recent ESPN Radio interview highlighting the role of the dental hygienist as a primary health care provider, with CDHA Past President and national speaker, Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, BS.

California Law Requires Dental Screenings
Education Code Sec 49452.8, requires that children have a dental check-up by May 31 of their first year in public school. Dentists, dental hygienists and registered dental assistants (with supervision) are able to provide the dental screening.
Download the required form.

 
 
 
 
Click here to learn more about CDHA's officers for 2007-08.
What does Allied Dental Association Membership mean? More information

Online Application
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"Helping you smile" interactive CD-ROM teaches children about their teeth through games, puzzles and learning activities. Order your copy online at www.helpingyousmile.com
 
 
 
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