UNM Division Of Dental Hygiene

10/06/2026

Listen to our student in the Master's program, Nora Gaytan, discuss Hygiene on Radio Indigena 94.1 FM.

We haven't even heard it yet, but we know it's going to be excellent! Tune in this afternoon!

¡Tu Voz, Tus Derechos!

Camino a la Salud los invita a su programa de radio, “La Importancia de la salud bucal con Nora Gaytan!” con Nora Gaytan, Higienista Bucal de Oxnard College, traído a usted por Juan Carlos Díaz Defensor Comunitario de Salud de MICOP.

Nuestro tema cubrirá lo siguiente:
🦋Conoce a Nora Gaytan, Higienista Bucal de Oxnard College
😁✨¿Por qué es importante la higiene dental?
🪥🦷¿Cómo mantener tus dientes saludables?
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09/23/2026

Sign up today!
https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/dental-medicine/dental-hygiene/conference/

Dental Hygiene Educators Conference is happening this October!
For more information and registration, visit our website: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/dental-medicine/dental-hygiene/conference/

This year, the plan is to have more time for interaction and exchange of information, while sharing expertise and experience.

We hope to see you there! Spread the word!

09/01/2026

Dental Hygiene Educators Conference is happening this October!
For more information and registration, visit our website: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/dental-medicine/dental-hygiene/conference/

This year, the plan is to have more time for interaction and exchange of information, while sharing expertise and experience.

We hope to see you there! Spread the word!

07/27/2026

Save the date!!!

More info to come. 🪥🐺

07/16/2026

Expand Dental Hygiene Practice With Neuromodulators:
From relieving bruxism to enhancing smiles and protecting restorations, neuromodulators are opening a new frontier in patient care.

By Lindsey Lee, RDH, MS, LPN, FADHA and Justine Ponce, RDH, MS, FADHA

From relieving bruxism to enhancing smiles and protecting restorations, neuromodulators are opening a new frontier in patient care.

07/16/2026

Congrats, Dr. Gonzalez! Proud to call you alum!

On Behalf of the New Mexico Dental Hygiene Association, we are Proud to Celebrate one of Our very own, Elmer Gonzalez, for Winning the Sunstar World Dental Hygienist in Academia Award! Elmer had the Opportunity to travel to Milan, Italy to accept this Prestigious Award. Thank You for your continued Dedication to your Profession and for Representing all New Mexico Dental Hygienists. Congratulations Elmer!!

Elmer Gonzalez MBA, PhD., RDH, CDA
Doña Ana Community College, New Mexico State University

05/28/2026

Don't forget! If you're a dental professional and you're up for renewal, or just need a couple of CEs, our Jurisprudence for Dental Health Professionals workshop is coming up very soon!

Friday, June 5, 9:30 a.m. via Zoom!

Register and find out more info here: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/dental-medicine/continuing-dental-education/

05/19/2026

Class of 2026. We will miss you 🥹
Congrats!

Get out there and make us proud. We know you will! 🤩🙌🏽🦷🐺🎓

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05/15/2026

Just a short clip of our very own who was selected by a committee of her peers in the Health Profession Programs to speak at Convocation.

"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all."
-Aristotle

05/15/2026

Caps...🎓

Congrats Class of 2026 🥳🦷🐺