The Central Component Scholarship is for MC students only and focuses on Dental Therapy and ADHA involvement. The recipient received a $350 award along with a one-year NJDHA membership reimbursement and recognition.
2026 Central scholarships will reopen in November 2025
The Community Outreach Scholarship is for ALL Central members and MC dental hygiene students and focuses on the role of the dental hygienist in community outreach. The recipient received a $750 award and recognition.
The entire Executive Committee and its members would like to congratulate Deborah Locke on being the recipient of the 2024 Carol King Award for Advancing the Profession of Dental Hygiene! Your commitment and dedication to the students and the profession are valiant. We are so proud to have learned from you and to have worked beside you. Thank you for being a continued contributor to the success of the Central component of the NJDHA.
On Tuesday, April 29th, Central had the privilege of meeting Teja, a freshman in the Middlesex College dental hygiene program. Teja applied to and was chosen to receive both of Central's scholarships for 2025. She was presented with her awards surrounded by peers.
From left to right in the photos are Central VP Jenny DeMaio, Teja Kota, and President Alexis Schone.
This component has been discussing the idea of a billboard to promote our profession for the last ten years. After many years of discussion, finding an artist, acquiring a billboard connection, and then several months of constant and tedious correspondence, our idea has come to fruition. Not only does "What's in YOUR MOUTH" bring attention to oral health, but it also parallels recent legislation efforts threatening our profession. This message will be displayed at six locations in New Jersey on two digital billboards and four large poster boards, so keep your eyes peeled! Our message will run through the summer until mid-October, and we hope to see some photos from our colleagues should you find an opportunity to capture some. Much appreciation to Debbie Locke for persisting and pursuing this opportunity for our component to RAISE OUR VOICE!!!
8:30 am General Membership Meeting
9:00 am Continuing Education with President Elect of the ADHA
Lancette VanGuilder BS, RDH, CEAS, PHEDH, FADHA
President-Elect of the ADHA
“Are You Air Aware?”
Registration opens 8.15.25
Closes 9.12.25, OR when FULL
Sponsored By
NJDHA Central component President Alexis and Secretary Giovanna, and NJDHA ED Howard, and President Stacy gathered at the Toms River billboard on Route 37 (6.30.25 to 7.6.25) to promote the importance of having your dental hygienist help you achieve optimum overall health with their knowledge and expertise.
Lets flood social media with RDHs passionate about awareness for what we do, tag New Jersey Dental Hygienists' Association and Central Component - NJDHA with your photos! Email CentralNJDHA@gmail.com with your photos and earn a free CE, we have two left this year.
Where and when?
Lyndhurst on Ridge Rd. at Freeman St. and runs from 5.27.25 to 10.12.25
Redbank on Newman Springs Rd, West of Route 35 and runs from 6.23.25 to 8.17.25
Toms River on Route 37 was live from 6.30.25 to 7.6.25
GSP Exit 125 was live from 7.7.25 to 7.13.25
Toms River on Route 9, .5 miles North of the GSP entrance runs from 7.14.25 to 9.7.25 and
Ocean on Route 35, 275 feet North of Talmadge and will run from 9.15.25 to 10.12.25
5.27.25 - 10.12.25
Route 17/Ridge Road & Freeman Street in Lyndhurst, New Jersey
6.23.25 -8.17.25
Redbank, on Newman Springs Rd., West of Route 35
7.7.25 - 7.13.25
GSP Exit 125
