Course Description: Dental hygienists are a community of professionals dedicated to the prevention of disease and the promotion and improvement of the public's health. This is supported through the American Dental Hygienists' Association's Commitment to the Dental Hygiene Profession and through the Bylaws & Code of Ethics. This course walks through ADHA's Code of Ethics giving each learner the full text of the document and an understanding of its importance to the profession.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the fundamental principals of the ADHA Code of Ethics
• Describe the core values of the ADHA Code of Ethics
• Apply the Standards of the Profession's Responsibility to your everyday practice

CE Credit Hours: 1.0

The American Dental Hygienists' Association is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHADH (Jan. 1, 2022–Dec. 31, 2022). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.