The Howard County Dental Hygienists' Association (HCDHA) is a local component of the Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association (MDHA) which is a constituent of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA). The Association is a professional organization which represents registered dental hygienists who live or practice in Howard County.

Nestled in central Maryland, this component has been in existence since the early 1970's. We are active in educating our local community of the importance of quality preventative dental care to improve total health.

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January 21, 2012, Saturday “Dental Implants: Assessment and Maintenance Strategies” “Aiming for Success: Radiographic Techniques from Analog to Digital”   February 13, 2012 Monday "Application and Implication of Manual Soft Tissue Curettage” ............................................... ...............................................	Changes in the Dental Practice Act . ............................................... HCDA President’s Message for 2011-­2012 By Janet Weber   ...............................................	CLL Nashville 2011 ............................................... New officers 2011
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