Possible Choices for Delegates!

Heidi Coggan RDHAP, BS

 My name is Heidi Coggan and I have been a practicing hygienist for 25+ years. I have been working part time in private practice and, for the last 12 years, as adjunct faculty at Southwestern College in the Dental Hygiene Program. I also recently sold my RDHAP business, Hygiene in Motion. I have served as the CDHA President Elect , CDHA President, CDHA Immediate Past President,  and as CalHyPAC Chair. I have been honored to serve as a CDHA San Diego delegate for CDHA on several occasions, since becoming an Active Member of CDHA San Diego.  In our local component, I have also served as the Registration Chair, MembershipChair, Alternate Trustee, Trustee, ADHA Delegate, and I am currently serving as Vice President of Professional Development. I have completed my term  as a board member of theCDHA Foundation as well.  All these positions have been fulfilling and I would love to continue to represent our component and be a part of the important decisions at a state level. I would be honored to serve as San Diego Component Delegate. `

Heather Dagley, RDH

I am a new professional currently working for Dr. Javaheri in Carmel Mountain. I serve with the San Diego component as the current Treasurer. I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to call myself a Registered Dental Hygienist. It is humbling to have the opportunity to improve a patient's oral health and provide the dental care and attention they require. It brings me joy when a patient is full of questions wanting to improve their oral home care.

While attending the dental hygiene program at Southwestern College, I was a member of the CDHA and had the pleasure of attending the House of Delegates as a student delegate. This was such an eye opening experience as I learned the process of how laws are written, discussed and passed for dental hygiene. I saw how important it is for Hygienists to be members of the association so we can have a voice in our career.Gratefully, I attended HOD as a delegate in 2022, 2023, and 2024;  I put in the work on the Reference Committee for 22/23. I would love to have the opportunity again to support my fellow Hygienists and join the San Diego component at the next House of Delegates.

Brittany Glauz, BSDH, RDH, is the founder of BrushwithBritt and anationally recognized leader in dental hygiene. Through her platform, sheempowers dental hygienists by sharing expert insights, practical guidance, andcareer advancement strategies.

Brittany was honored with the World HygienistAward in 2024 and the Award of Distinction in 2023, reflecting her outstandingcontributions to the profession. With a loyal community of over 140,000followers on TikTok, 100,000 on Instagram, and a podcast featuring 90+episodes, her influence in the field is both wide-reaching and deeplyimpactful.

She is passionate about elevating the dental hygiene profession through inter-professional collaboration and medical-dental integration, helping shape the future of comprehensive patient care. idance and support to dental hygienists everywhere, inspiring them to advance their careers.

Maite Rodriguez is a RegisteredDental Hygienist based in San Diego, California. After graduating in May 2024, she quickly immersed herself in the profession and has since been gaining experience in both permanent and temporary dental hygiene roles. She became involved with the California Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA) immediately upon receiving her license and now serves as Chair of Registrations andMembership for the CDHA San Diego Component, where she focuses on fostering professional engagement and supporting the growth of the dental hygiene community. Passionate about patient care, professional advocacy, and continuing education, Maite is committed to advancing the dental hygiene profession and promoting oral health awareness.

Maite Rodriguez-Registered Dental Hygienist

My name is Savannah Hernandez and I am a registered dental hygienist based in San Diego. I have enjoyed attending local San Diego Component events, including student/recent graduate gatherings and the recent paint & sip, and I’m eager to continue growing my involvement.

For the past year, I have proudly served on the California DentalHygienists’ Association Government Relations Council, where I help monitor and support legislative issues that impact our profession. As one of the youngest members on the council, I bring a fresh perspective and a strong passion for advocacy while learning alongside colleagues with many years of experience.

My first experience with the House of Delegates was during dental hygiene school, when I spoke on the floor in support of dedicating budget funds toward social media outreach. I believe communication and modern platforms are essential for elevating the visibility and voice of dental hygienists today.

I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to volunteer with the San Diego Component at the upcoming House of Delegates in Newport Beach. Thank you for your consideration — I look forward to the chance to represent our community and continue advocating for our profession.

I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent our San Diego dental hygienists at the 2025 House of Delegates. I currently serve asTreasurer of our local component and have previously held a variety of board roles, including Membership Chair, Legislation Chair, andPresident.

Advocacy for our profession is the drive behind my involvement.While serving as President, I actively participated in efforts to protect our scope of practice - spoke at the San Diego County Board ofSupervisors meetings, appearing on local news stations, and collaborating with the San Diego County Dental Society’s President to discuss clear guidance to help protect both our patients and ourselves as providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the state level, I spoke with legislators to voice opposition to AB2276, a bill that would have allowed unlicensed dental assistants, after limited training, to perform coronal polishing and apply pit-and-fissure sealants under direct dentist supervision. This posed serious concerns for patient safety and the integrity of our profession. Thanks in part to collective advocacy efforts,AB2276 did not pass. Most recently, I provided testimony in opposition to Sections 77–79 ofNevada’s SB495, a bill proposing the elimination of educational and licensing requirements for dental hygienists in favor of on-the-job training.

You can count on me to continue being a strong, visible advocate—on the ground and at the table—committed to protecting our profession, our patients, and the public. I would be proud to serve as your delegate and truly appreciate your support.

Best,
Trish Thomas, MEd, BSDH, RDHAP