RDH Under One Roof offers a variety of networking opportunities and special events designed to help attendees maximize their experience with other dental hygiene professionals. During RDH Under One Roof, you may attend any of the events listed below (unless it says "Invitation Only"). Please note: Additional registration is required for some of these events (at no additional charge to conference attendees), and space may be limited.

Pre-Conference, Wednesday, July 15, 2026

First Timers Reception
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

Grab a drink, participate in an ice-breaking discussion, and get to know some of the people who will become your new network. 

*You DO NOT need to register for this reception. Limited to the first 200 attendees.

 

Commercial support by:

Smooth Sailing with Invisalign & iTero Party
Patterson Reception
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

 

**You DO NOT need to register for this reception. Limited to the first 450 attendees.

 

Commercial support by:

Align

Day 1, Thursday, July 16, 2026

Welcome Reception on the Exhibit Hall Floor
Welcome Reception on the Exhibit Hall Floor
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 

Come one, come all—the exhibit hall is open! Welcome the exhibitors participating in RDH Under One Roof 2026. Relax and savor hors d’oeuvres and drinks as you network with the exhibitors and enjoy some fellowship with your dental hygiene colleagues.

 

BURST or Bust Party!
*GUM/RDH Award of Distinction Reception
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

 

Now in its 25th year, the GUM/RDH Award of Distinction recognizes the 155 recipients who have been honored with this recognition. GUM continues to support the changing facets of the dental hygiene profession by paying tribute to those who follow their inner drive to make a bigger difference.

*Invite Only | **Must preregister to attend the reception. Limited to the first 150 registrants. 

 

Commercial support by:

BURST or Bust Party!
*Philips/RDH Heart to Hands Award Reception
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

 

Now in its tenth year, the Heart to Hands Award cherishes the opportunity to focus on the dedication, passion, and positive change three dental hygienists bring to our unique profession. It is an honor to share their enthusiastic stories and shine a light on how abundantly hygienists contribute to the optimal health and total body wellness of those they serve. Join Philips and RDH Magazine as we celebrate the achievements of our winners! 

**Must preregister to attend this reception. Limited to the first 200 registrants. 

 

Commercial support by:

BURST or Bust Party!
Social Event
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

 

**You DO NOT need to register for this reception. The first 400 attendees will receive a free drink ticket. 

 

Commercial support by:

BURST

Day 2, Friday, July 17, 2026

Colgate Members Breakfast
COHA Breakfast
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
 

Start your day with COHA & Colgate. Join us for breakfast, meet fellow COHAs, and be the first to learn about new innovations and insights from Colgate! Seating is first-come, first-served. 

**You DO NOT need to register for this breakfast. Seating is first-come, first-served. Limited to the first 200 attendees.

 

Commercial support by:

Colgate
Lunch on the Exhibit Hall Floor
Lunch on the Exhibit Hall Floor
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
Networking Reception
Networking Reception on the Exhibit Hall Floor
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 

Make plans to attend the RDH Under One Roof networking reception on the exhibit hall floor. This is the perfect opportunity to learn from exhibitors and to connect with industry professionals. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served.

 

Young Reception: The Night is Young!
Social Event - Presented by Cloud Dentistry 
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

**You DO NOT need to register for this event. Limited to the first 1,300 people. 
 

 

Commercial support by:

Young Dental

Day 3, Saturday, July 18, 2026

Lunch on the Exhibit Hall Floor
Lunch on the Exhibit Hall Floor
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.