Objectives:

• Learn about the different ways you can get involved in advocacy efforts
• Collaborate with others to think creatively about engaging stakeholders and building partnerships
• Hear from change makers around the country about successes and failures in advocacy work

Do you want to work to the full scope of your education?  Are you interested in protecting the high standards of your profession? Do you want to be treated fairly in your workplace? Does the lack of access to preventative oral health services for at least 40 percent of Americans concern you, but you don’t know where to start to make a change?   This workshop is made for you, the hygienist - clinical, educator, researcher, and more . Some of our nation’s most successful and enthusiastic RDH change-makers will tell you about the work they are doing. We will also have time for participants to share ideas and work together on building blocks to community partnerships and outreach. Join this stellar group to find out how together we can advocate for our patients and our profession.