Because ADHA and MnDHA are the national and state organizations which represent you as a dental hygienist – they are the organizations to which you can turn for the most reliable, supportive, hygiene-focused, information and connections. No other organization focuses on the interests of dental hygienists in quite the same way. Your membership provides you with:
- Access magazine – the official publication of ADHA- Journal of Dental Hygiene – the dental hygiene research publication
- Discounts on some goods and services
- Opportunities for networking with other dental hygienists
- Leadership support and development
- Career support
- Continuing education that is focused on your needs as a dental hygienist
- Advocacy on behalf of your interests as a dental hygiene professional
- Advocacy on behalf of public health especially as it relates to the role of dental hygienists- National, state and local connections
- Connections to volunteer opportunities / public health initiatives (Special Olympics – Health Education and Athlete Screenings, Head Start Screenings, Seal-A-Smile clinics, Give Kids a Smile projects, Mission of Mercy, and many others)
- Opportunities to participate in the growth and development of your chosen profession