Dear Fellow Dental Hygienists, Recently, one of our colleagues, Candice Davis, was in a tragic accident on July 7, 2024, in Oldham County, Texas, which is near Amarillo. Candice, along with her daughter, McKenna, her mom, Emelita Hedden, dad, Mark…
The Board of Dentistry has received many questions regarding the laser advanced procedure for hygienists. The statute went into effect July 1, 2023, however, the rules are set to go into effect September 1, 2023. License renewal begins October 1,…
Due to the passing of senate bill 754, there have been many changes to Oklahoma's Practice Act. These changes can be viewed here. The OKDHA recommends that you read this ASAP since there are a lot of changes that affect…
Bill Number: OK59RSB 754 SENATE FLOOR VERSION SENATE FLOOR VERSION 1 February 23, 2023 2 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE 3 FOR 4 SENATE BILL NO. 754 By: Paxton 5 An Act relating to the practice of dentistry; 6 amending 59 O.S. 2021,…
Now is a great time to start an individual outreach in your community! Promote fluoride in your community water source. Get in touch with a politician in your area to help promote water quality and water fluoridation. Here are some…
OKDHA Partnered with Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation to launch a free sealants for students program called "SOS", Seal Oklahoma Students. The photo below is from the first SOS sealant clinic hosted October 7th-8th in Lawton, Oklahoma, featuring Mayor Stan…
The votes have been counted & the results are now finalized! Rachel A. Ostberg, RDH, MS has won the election & will now serve as the next dental hygiene representative on the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry!! Congratulations, Rachel And THANK…
Due to the passing of senate bill 408, there have been many changes to Oklahoma's Practice Act. These changes can be viewed here. The ODHA recommends that you read this ASAP since there are a lot of changes that affect…
On Friday, April 30, 2021, the ODHA's President, Laurie Humphrey, was invited to speak to Oklahoma Health Coalition (OOHC). The event was centered around solutions to limited access to care for underserved Oklahomans. Laurie's topic was "Expanding the Dental Hygiene…
UPDATE AS OF JUNE 3, 2021: Our updated Practice Act now allows Oklahoma registered dental hygienists to administer vaccinations under general supervision. Read more here: Updated State Practice Act 2021 — SB408 – ODHA (okdha.org) -------------------------------------------------- UPDATE AS OF MAY…