CDHA - The Voice of Dental Hygiene in California

Events

Lobby Day

Members come together annually for an important day of education and outreach at California’s State Capitol in Sacramento to advocate for the policies and priorities that most impact the dental hygiene profession. Lobby Day gives individual members the chance to meet with legislators and the CDHA lobbying team of Aaron Read & Associates (ARA) to achieve CDHA’s policy agenda.

With a unified voice and statewide representation, CDHA moves our legislative platform forward, which is centered on ensuring that:

State healthcare policies prioritize cost-effective prevention
Dental hygienists, as prevention specialists, comprise an available, educated and ready workforce that can be better utilized to help serve California's healthcare needs

Join us in Sacramento for CDHA Lobby Day!

Join us Monday, March 23, 2026 for a full day at the State Capitol advocating for our profession by opposing AB 1952. AB 1952 would direct the Dental Hygiene Board of California to license internationally trained dentists (ITDs) as dental hygienists if certain requirements are met—however, AB 1952 is the wrong approach.

Click here to learn why CDHA opposes AB 1952 and how you can take action.

Registration deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM PT

Agenda

Time	Session
9:00 a.m.	Welcome: CDHA GRC CoChairs ARA Conference Room, 1415 L Street #1100
9:15 a.m.	Overview: Jennifer Tannehill, Legislative Advocate, Aaron Read & Associates
9:30 a.m.	Packets, Meeting List and Talking Points Discussion: Jennifer Tannehill & GRC
10:15 a.m.	Mock Legislator Meeting and Discussion: Do’s and Don’ts, Q&A
10:30 a.m.	Walk to Swing Space
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Meet with your legislators in the Swing Space (see meeting list) Lunch: see list of restaurants Capitol tour: 1st Floor Rotunda (free, every hour on the hour)
4:00 p.m.	Reception: Highs and Lows (TBD) Aaron Read & Associates Conference Room, 1415 L Street #1100
5:00 p.m.	Adjourn

What to Expect

Click here to learn more about what to expect.

Pre-event Zoom orientation: About a week prior, CDHA will host a virtual Zoom orientation to review talking points, “leave-behinds,” and answer questions.
Legislator meetings: ARA schedules appointments; meeting times may be confirmed last minute—please be flexible.
Be on time: Meetings are often brief and may be with staff (which is still very impactful).
Between meetings: You may be able to observe committee activity or tour the Capitol.
Photos + follow-up: Members are encouraged to take photos and complete a brief post-event survey.
Read more on what to expect.