Public Announcements
CODHA ALPINE 2026 Registration is officially OPEN!
Sip, Savor, and Smile – Annual CODHA CE June 12
How often do we leave a CE course thinking, “That was amazing… I wish my person had heard that too?”
Now they can. Join CODHA and Katrina Sanders for Sip, Savor, and Smile – Annual CODHA CE on June 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM for a unique virtual evening of learning, connection, and fun.
✨ Featured Course:
Like a Fine Wine: Getting Better with Age: An Evaluation of Geriatric Care for the Dental Professional
Katrina is thoughtfully tailoring this experience to be engaging not only for dental professionals, but for anyone interested in health, aging, and overall wellness. Bring your dental hygiene bestie, your favorite learning partner, or join us solo.
🍷 Choose Your Experience:
Sip, Savor, and Smile (Wine Package)
Six wines delivered to your door (2 red, 2 rosé, 2 white)
Member $100 | Non-Member $130
✨ Savor and Smile (No Wine Package)
Full CE experience — no wine required
Member $70 | Non-Member $90
🎓 Earn 2 Continuing Education Credits for full attendance.
⏰ Registration Deadlines:
Wine Package: 11:59 PM, Sunday, May 31, 2026 (no exceptions)
No Wine Package: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Space is limited, so don’t wait to claim your spot.
👉 Register now: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/CODHAWINECE/home/
We can’t wait to sip, savor, and smile with you!
— Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association
ADHA Integrated Care Summit
17 experts. 6 disciplines. One summit. The Integrated Care Summit brings together thought leaders from dentistry, medicine, nursing, public health and behavioral health – all sharing practical strategies to make integrated care work in your practice. Join us May 15-17 in Colorado.
#IntegratedCare #ICS26 #OralSystemicHealth #WholePerson
With the generous support of CareQuest Institute for Oral Health & Henry Schein, ADHA brings you a new medical-dental-behavioral event that bridges health disciplines for better patient care and stronger professional collaboration.
Integrated Care Summit 2026:
Bridging the Gaps to Whole-Person Care
Friday, May 15 — Sunday, May 17, 2026
Broomfield, Colorado
ADHA Members | $469
ADHA Student Members | $269
ADHA New Professional Members | $369
Nonmembers | $569
Event fees include breakfast and lunch for two days; evening reception, sessions, exhibit hall and wellness activities (golf/spa).
What’s In it For You?
The Integrated Care Summit 2026 brings together professionals across the medical, dental, behavioral, and public health continuum who are committed to improving whole-person care. If you work with patients, influence care delivery, shape health education or support clinical decision-making, this event is designed for you.
This summit is ideal for professionals who want to:
- Strengthen collaboration across disciplines
- Incorporate oral-systemic and behavioral health insights into daily practice
- Improve prevention, screening and early detection
- Build practical workflows and inter-professional communication skills
- Align care delivery with emerging evidence, technology and patient needs
- Be part of the national movement transforming integrated care
CODHA Board of Directors Comes Together for February Strategic Planning
CODHA Board of Directors Comes Together for February Strategic Planning
The Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association (CODHA) Board of Directors recently came together for our February Strategic Planning and General Business Meeting — a focused and energizing session dedicated to shaping the year ahead.
Throughout the meeting, Board members engaged in thoughtful discussion around legislative advocacy, regulatory priorities, member growth, financial sustainability, and long-term vision for the profession. With so much happening across Colorado, from rulemaking to workforce initiatives, this strategic planning time ensures CODHA remains proactive, prepared, and aligned.
In addition to forward-looking strategy, we conducted official association business to keep CODHA strong, transparent, and responsive to our members.
Your volunteer Board leaders continue to work behind the scenes to protect, promote, and advance dental hygiene in Colorado, and we’re excited about what’s ahead.
Support CODHA
Your support fuels this work.
• Become a Member – Strengthen your profession and your voice.
• Shop CODHA Merch – Represent dental hygiene with pride.
• Make a Monthly Contribution – Help sustain advocacy and member initiatives year-round.
Together, we protect, promote, and advance dental hygiene in Colorado.
CODHA Actively Engaged in Dental Board Rules Committee Stakeholder Meeting
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CODHA Actively Engaged in Dental Board Rules Committee Stakeholder Meeting |
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The Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association (CODHA) was proud to participate in the most recent Colorado Dental Board Rules Committee Stakeholder Meeting as part of the ongoing rulemaking process following the successful passage of our 2025 Dental Sunset bill, SB25-194. CODHA was strongly represented by Alyssa Aberle, RDH, CODHA Regulation and Practice Chair, who spoke frequently and with conviction throughout the meeting. Her testimony reflected CODHA’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that the intent of SB25-194 is accurately and fairly implemented in rule. In addition to verbal testimony, CODHA submitted extensive written comments addressing over 17 Dental Board rules currently under review. Our feedback focused on protecting public safety, maintaining clarity in scope of practice, and supporting the long-standing authority of Colorado dental hygienists; including our 40-year history of independent practice ownership. We remain committed to transparent, thoughtful rulemaking that reflects statute, supports small business dental practices, and preserves access to safe, high-quality oral health care across Colorado.
Thank you to our members and partners who continue to support this important work. |
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Support CODHA's advocacy work through MEMBERSHIP, FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS, and MERCHANDISE |
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CODHA Testifies in Support of HB26-1070 Alongside CDA
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CODHA Testifies in Support of HB26-1070 Alongside CDA |
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Today, the Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association (CODHA) proudly testified in support of HB26-1070, standing in partnership with the Colorado Dental Association to protect Colorado dental providers and the patients they serve. HB26-1070 strengthens fairness in third-party network agreements and supports the sustainability of locally owned dental practices. Colorado dental hygienists have been authorized to own and operate independent practices since 1986, and like dentists, they are small business owners who create jobs and expand access to care in communities across our state. CODHA supports this legislation 100% because strong, sustainable dental practices mean healthier patients and stronger Colorado communities. |
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House Bill 26 - 1070: CONCERNING THIRD-PARTY NETWORK LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR DENTAL SERVICES House Sponsor: Hartsook and Brown Senate Sponsor: Jodeh and Frizell |
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Support CODHA's advocacy work through MEMBERSHIP, FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS, and MERCHANDISE
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CODHA Capitol Day 2026
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CODHA proudly hosted Capitol Day 2026 at the Colorado State Capitol on February 11th, where dental hygienists from across the state engaged directly in the legislative process that shapes our profession. Attendees participated in advocacy orientation and met with state legislators to discuss issues impacting scope of practice, public health programs, workforce sustainability, and access to oral healthcare in Colorado. These conversations ensure that the voice of dental hygienists is present when policy decisions are made. Capitol Day is one of the many ways CODHA actively represents and protects dental hygienists year-round. We are grateful to the hygienists who showed up, spoke up, and demonstrated the leadership Colorado is known for. Advocacy does not happen by accident; it happens because dental hygienists choose to participate. If you believe in strong representation, thoughtful policy, and a sustainable future for dental hygiene in Colorado, we invite you to join CODHA and stand with us. |
2027 - we'll fill the State Capitol stairs top to bottom! |
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Come visit us at RMDC - Booth# 442
