Buffalo Dental Hygienists' Association

06/15/2026

Hi WNY RDH’s 💜

If you are available to volunteer this weekend, please send a message to the email address listed on the flyer!!

Thanks in advance!

xO,
Marlyce

06/01/2026

ADHA’s commitment to inclusive care extends to every patient and professional, without exception. Dental hygienists serve patients from every background, identity, and lived experience. Creating a welcoming, affirming environment is a direct reflection of the ethical foundation of our profession. LGBTQ+ patients face documented barriers to healthcare access, and the hygienists who show up for them make a real difference. To our LGBTQ+ members and the communities you serve: we see you and we celebrate you this month.

04/21/2026

Spring looks good on you, New York State hygienists! Celebrate this beautiful season with a fresh reason to become an ADHA member. For a limited time, SAVE 20% for the rest of 2026. Join by May 14 with code: SPRING20 for savings that are sure to put extra spring in your step. Now is the time to belong to this change-making community that is working to protect our profession and advocate for the health of our patients. NYDHA and your component are part of the membership. Join at adha.org/join now and save.

04/03/2026

NYDHA will be hosting a FREE Town Hall on Sunday, April 12 from 7-8 p.m. An update on the status of the new expanded collaborative practice law, other public policy outreach, and how these actions affect you will be discussed. Come join us and have your questions answered/thoughts shared!

The event is FREE, but registration is required by 12pm on April 11. Registered at nydha.org or https://tinyurl.com/28k8dj89

Join us for NYDHA’s for a free virtual town hall on Sunday, April 12 from 7-8 p.m. for an update on NYDHA's latest advocacy, programs, resources, and more. We'll discuss the status of the new expanded collaborative practice law, other public policy outreach, and how these actions affect you. Get your questions answered; share your thoughts. There is no charge for the town hall, but registration is necessary by noon April 11. Sign up at nydha.org or https://tinyurl.com/28k8dj89.

01/24/2026

NYDHA is busy planning its 2026 Empire Conference November 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Long Island in Hauppauge. We are lining up great CE topics, speakers, exhibits and sponsors plus events for lots of engagement and connections. Key to the conference: Attendees! Mark your calendar. We hope to welcome you there. Watch nydha.org for updates.

12/17/2025

Hey WNY RDH’s!! Looking for a chance to volunteer your time and expertise in the new year?!?

Good Neighbors will have room on their schedule in the spring for a volunteer Hygienist to come in on Fridays from 1-5 pm. Shifts can be as frequent or infrequent as suits the volunteer. If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering, it makes a huge difference for our community.

Anyone interested can contact Kailey at [email protected]. Thank you so much for all that you do! 🫶🏾

10/31/2025

Speaking to our future!! 💜

NYDHA President Marlyce James addressed a full house of dental hygienists and DH students on The State of Dental Hygiene in NYS last night. Lots of discussion! The program was presented by the Rochester/Finger Lakes Dental Hygienists' Association at Monroe Community College.

10/31/2025

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NYDHA President-Elect Belangie Perez Torres and President Marlyce James (first and third from left) and onDiem’s Patricia Farmer and Kyle Zak celebrated National Dental Hygiene Month at the ADHA annual conference in California. They’ll all be at the NYDHA’s Oct. 24-25 Empire Conference in Syracuse to present a CE on Achieving Positive Dental Hygiene Work Situations: From Job Classifications to Clinical Roles, Resources, Time and More. Register for this and other great courses at nydha.org.

10/31/2025

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Congratulations to Bridget Walsh of the Schuyler Center for Advocacy & Analysis for receiving the New York Dental Hygienists' Association (NYDHA) Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of the Profession of Dental Hygiene! This award recognizes individuals outside the dental hygiene profession who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the profession of dental hygiene. We appreciate Bridget for her tireless efforts, her perseverance, initiatives in advancing oral health access and the involvement of the dental hygiene profession.

10/31/2025

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That's a wrap on the 2025 NYDHA Empire Conference! Thank you to all the dedicated dental professionals who joined us. Your energy, engagement, and commitment to elevating oral health made this year's event truly unforgettable. We hope you left feeling inspired, educated, and energized to implement new ideas!