This weekend, ADHA Delegates from Utah met virtually with other dental hygiene delegates from all over the country to discuss the future of the association and profession, vote on a new national board, connect with other states to learn what they're working on, plus so much more. This year, Utah was also able to have 3 voting delegates and 3 alternative delegates at this national meetings due to our growing and active membership. A big thank you to our delegates- Jessica Atki

This year, we were lucky enough to still hold the Student Research Poster Evening, one of our most popular meetings of the year, over Zoom. Though the format was a bit different, it was a great way to get up close with the posters and presenters, ask questions, and delve a bit more into their research. First Place: Uses and Benefits of Lasers in Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy UCDH Sarah Farnsworth, Addie Hampshire, and Kaelah Clark Second Place: Goodbye Inflammation, Aloe O

We're so lucky to have so many amazing members that are part of the Utah Dental Hygienists' Association! Meet Alisynn- a dedicated dental hygienist working here in Utah to help her patients and communities improve their oral and overall health. UDHA: How long have you been a dental hygienist? A: I've been in dental 27 years, hygiene 18 of those years. UDHA: What type of setting do you work in right now? A: I currently work in private practice doing both clinical hygiene and o