Awards FAQ
Who is eligible?
Entrants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. dental hygiene program and in their senior year. All presenters must be students at the time of the application deadline to participate. A minimum one (and a maximum of two) presenters are allowed for each poster presentation. Presenters must have been directly involved in conducting the information study presented.
A maximum of 1 poster per category may be submitted by each U.S. dental hygiene program.
How can you submit your poster?
Find link to submission page. Deadline for submissions is April 30, 2023.
What is the selection process?
All submissions will be judged by a panel of appointed experts and evaluated with a rubric system. Original Research Rubric and Informational Poster Rubric. The top three scoring posters in each category will be notified by May 23, 2023.
What do the recipients receive?
The top 3 scoring posters in each category will be recognized on numerous platforms, including the RDH Facebook page and website. Finalists will be featured in RDH Magazine, RDH eVillage, and RDH Graduate.
The 1st place winners, up to 2 authors, of Original Research and Informational respectively will receive registration to the 2023 RDH Under One Roof conference July 20-22, 2023 in Nashville, round trip airfare, and hotel. The 1st place winners will be defending their posters in person with the 2nd and 3rd place winners having their videos streamed to attendees.