# Event Details - **Event Name**: ArDHA Annual Conference 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in Hot Springs!About this EventTOTAL CE HOURS: 7 Hours (6 CE Hours+ Vendor Marketplace)Morning CE: Amber Lovatos, BSDH, RDHMaking an Impact Now: Community-Based Dental CareCE Credits: 3 HoursCourse Description:As dental professionals, we are wired with the desire to make an impact in our community, but often do not know where to begin. This course will provide the learner with strategies for implementing community outreach initiatives. It will also educate thelearner on the variety of public health settings and ways to combat disparities. As well as barriers facing the community and providers seeking to make an impact. Included in this course are examples of outreach initiatives implemented to address disparities such as disabilities, geographical barriers, language, cost, and low health literacy. We will also discuss grant writing strategies and funding initiatives. The learner will be given the tools to initiate their own outreach program and support community initiatives. Additionally we will discuss trauma-informed care when working with at risk populations and tips from a mother of children with autism on how to care for people with disabilities.The learner will be able to plan and implement community outreach initiatives.The learner will be able to describe community-based dental care.The learner will be able to identify barriers to community dental care and how to address these barriers.The learner will be able to organize creative fundraising and donation initiatives to support their community projectsAfternoon: Christelle Kidd, RDHThe Beauty of Biofilm Management; Mastering the Beast of Periodontal Disease3 CE CreditsCourse Description:Periodontal disease is a tale as old as time—a chronic, biofilm-driven condition marked by periods of apparent stability followed by recurring inflammation, attachment loss, and gradual tissue breakdown. Despite repeated intervention, many patients remain caught in a cycle of regression, delaying tooth loss rather than changing the long-term trajectory of disease. Reframe periodontal and peri-implant care through a biofilm- centered approach that emphasizes disclosing biofilm for patient education and complete removal using minimally invasive techniques. Participants will explore how visualizing biofilm improves treatment precision, patient understanding, and how GuidedBiofilm Therapy—specifically airflowing with low-abrasive erythritol powder—supports greater long-term stability, higher prognosis, improved patient comfort, and reduced need for retreatment or surgical intervention.Periodontal disease is a tale as old as time—cycles of stability, inflammation, and attachment loss that repeat when biofilm remains unseen and untreated. Discover how disclosing and removing biofilm with minimally invasive Guided Biofilm Therapy transforms periodontal and implant maintenance into more comfortable, predictable, and long-lasting care.Learning ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:Explain the role of biofilm in the initiation, recurrence, and progression of periodontal and peri-implant diseaseDescribe why periodontal disease often follows a cycle of regression when using the common standards and techniquesIntegrate biofilm disclosing agents to visualize disease activity, to educate patients for long-term compliance, and guide periodontal and implant careApply minimally invasive biofilm removal techniques, including biofilm disruption using erythritol powder, to achieve complete biofilm removalDevelop biofilm-centered periodontal and implant maintenance strategies that improve prognosis, patient comfort, and long-term stabilityThank you to our SponsorsQ-OpticsAspen DentalHeartland DentalCrown SeatingAgenda🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration/Vendor Marketplace🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PMMaking an Impact Now: Community-Based Dental CareInfo: The learner will be able to plan and implement community outreach initiatives. The learner will be able to describe community-based dental care. The learner will be able to identify barriers to community dental care and how to address these barriers. The learner will be able to organize creative fundraising and donation initiatives to support their community projects🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMLunch/Vendor Marketplace/Business Meeting🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:30 PMThe Beauty of Biofilm Management; Mastering the Beast of Periodontal DiseaseInfo: Explain the role of biofilm in the initiation, recurrence, and progression of periodontal and peri-implant disease Describe why periodontal disease often follows a cycle of regression when using the common standards and techniques Integrate biofilm disclosing agents to visualize disease activity, to educate patients for long-term compliance, and guide periodontal and implant care Apply minimally invasive biofilm removal techniques, including biofilm disruption using erythritol powder, to achieve complete biofilm removal Develop biofilm-centered periodontal and implant maintenance strategies that improve prognosis, patient comfort, and long-term stability - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hot-springs/ardha-annual-conference-2026/100001988929343206 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business, nonprofit, conferences, health-wellness, charities, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-09-11T13:00:00Z - Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Hotel Hot Springs - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 161.9, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hot Springs - **state**: AR - **country**: United States - **location**: The Hotel Hot Springs - **lat**: 34.50867 - **long**: -93.05194 - **full address**: The Hotel Hot Springs, 305 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ArDHA Annual Conference 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6e1dbb67dfc2dd1226c4bef84696d33546baea708a34c44cfae2d77fe3c09656-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1779569293 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ArDHA Annual Conference 2026 being held? - **A:** ArDHA Annual Conference 2026 takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at The Hotel Hot Springs, 305 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ArDHA Annual Conference 2026? - **A:** ArDHA Annual Conference 2026 is organized by Arkansas Dental Hygienists Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ArDHA Annual Conference 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hot Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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