JOIN US! Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Join HDHA President, Noe Greene along with HDHA members and DH students to meet our Senators and Representatives that represent your neighborhood district.
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 11am-3pm
Location: Hawaii State Capitol, 415 S Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813
What is Lobby Day?
Lobby Day is a yearly event where Hawaii dental hygienists and dental hygiene students gather at the State Capitol to champion our profession and promote oral health within the community. It provides a valuable chance to engage directly with legislators and their staff, addressing key issues that affect dental hygienists, patients, and the future of oral health care in our state.
Participating in Lobby Day allows us to:
- Raise Awareness: Inform lawmakers about critical issues and highlight the vital role dental hygienists play in enhancing public health.
- Shape Policy: Advocate for legislation that strengthens our profession, improves access to care, and addresses patients’ oral health needs.
- Take Action: Present key information on specific bills and urge legislators to support policies that benefit dental hygiene and public health.
- Create Change: Engage directly with policymakers to influence decisions that shape the future of dental hygiene in Hawaii.
- Amplify Our Voice: Demonstrate unity within our profession, ensuring our priorities and concerns are recognized at the highest levels.
Your involvement matters! Join us in creating meaningful change for dental hygiene and advancing oral health care in Hawaii.
Please wear business attire/scrubs (if coming from work/school) and a valid ID is required to enter the State Capitol. Contact Gerraine at (808) 381-4857 if you plan to join us.
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Hawaii Hygienists, join us for a FREE Legislative Training Session with HDHA Lobbyist Alex Santiago!
When: Sunday, November 24, 2024, 3-4pm
In-Person Location: Regency Park Community Room: 3138 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Virtually via Google Meet: Join us from anywhere! See link info below.
RSVP: Email HDHA Past-President Erin Cortez
Learn About Dental Hygiene Advocacy, the Legislative Process & the Importance of Protecting Your Profession!
Alex will provide insights into the behind-the-scenes process on how Legislation is passed. In addition, he will explain how to access the government website and how to track and follow bills, especially those pertaining to the profession of dental hygiene.
Alex will also go over the "art" of lobbying-what it takes to remain players and keeping your "seat" at the table. He will provide real examples of successful efforts and those that have failed in the past.
How to Join the Legislative Training Session
In-Person Training Location: The Regency Park is located at 3138 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, next to Chaminade University and St. Louis High School. Guest parking is available. Tell security that you are visiting #532 Tomita. The Rec Room is right next to the pool.
Join Virtually! Google Meet Info: 3pm video call link: https://meet.google.com/vbo-jwwv-fks
(If the session goes over an hour here's a second link for 4pm to finish: https://meet.google.com/sdb-tdhe-zmy)
See You There!
May 2, 2024
SB2476 RELATING TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS has passed in the Legislature and is awaiting Governor Josh Green's signature.
Title: Dental Hygienists; Dental Sealants; School-Based Health Program
Description: Authorizes licensed dental hygienists to perform preventive dental sealant screenings and apply dental sealants on individuals, under certain conditions, in a school-based oral health program. (CD1)
This will allow hygienists in a Community setting ONLY to screen and apply sealants in a school setting under general supervision (dentist needs to be available by phone, not in person). This allows for dental hygienists to provide increased oral health access care to our keiki o ka aina!
Please go to the Hawaii State Legislature website to read about Measure SB2476.
