ADHA’s Hygienist Inspired Program Named 2026 Delta Dental Future Workforce Fund Awardee

Posted: November 3, 2026

Edited by Dentaltown staff

CHICAGO, Illinois—The American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s Hygienist Inspired program is one of five 2026 Delta Dental Future Workforce Fund awardees. Nearly $3 million in combined funding will support the five organizations over three years as they expand, evaluate and sustain programs introducing young people to oral health careers.

Hygienist Inspired uses chairside recruitment and community outreach to introduce students to dental hygiene careers. The initiative draws on dental hygienists’ expertise and patient relationships to expand pathways into the profession and develop a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.

Other recipients include the American Dental Education Association, Hispanic Dental Association, Mentorships in Dentistry and Planet Smilez.

For more information, visit adha.org/HygienistInspired.

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