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American Dental Hygienists’ Association. Supporting Empowering and Developing YOU!. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead . What is ADHA?.
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American Dental Hygienists’ Association Supporting Empowering and Developing YOU!
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.- Margaret Mead
What is ADHA? The largest professional organization representing the interests of dental hygienists
ADHA Mission Statement To advance dental hygiene Increase awareness of the benefits of prevention Promote the highest standards of dental hygiene Represent the interests of dental hygienists
Components Students How is ADHA structured? National Constituents
Structure of ADHA ADHA – National Association 12 Districts 51 Constituents State Associations 375 Components Local Associations 300+ Student Chapters YOU!
ADHA: National Level • Represents the interests of over 150,000 dental hygienists • Hosts Center for Life Learning at Annual Session • Board of Trustees/House of Delegates • Online Board Review • Access and Journal of Dental Hygiene
ADHA: State/Constituent Level • Each state, including DC • Volunteer -Officers • State Meetings • Continuing Education • Legislation/Advocacy
ADHA: Component Level • 375 throughout country • Continuing Education classes • Meetings • Community Involvement • Networking/Mentoring
Dental Hygiene: The Next 100 Years • Aging Workforce • Collaborative Leadership • Cultural Competencies • Dental Therapist • Imaging Technology • Nanotechnology ADHA Environmental Scan: Dental Hygiene at the Crossroads of Change, 2011
Student Presentations Table Clinics & Poster Sessions Student Delegates/Alternates Student Advisory Board Institute for Oral Health (IOH) Scholarships Awards, Opportunities and Scholarships
National Board Exam Discounts on National Board Exam Study Guides Online National Board Exam Review National and Regional Exam Guide
Sunstar Student Experience • ADHA and Sunstar Materials • Patient Education Cards • Free Sunstar Products • polish, the student e-newsletter • YouTube contests and giveaways
91st CLL at Annual Session in Last Vegas 2014! • 3 days of student programs – June 18-24, 2014 • Networking & Special Events with 2,000 other dental hygienists • Exhibits XXXII – Over 120 Companies • Registration opens January 2014
Join ADHA on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn Center for Lifelong Learning at Annual Session Regional, State, & Local meetings Expand your Network
Transition to Active Membership Employment Reference Guide Online ADHA Career Center Discounts on scrubs, loupes, car insurance and more Full time staff to answer your licensure questions Take the Next Step
Where are the ADHA materials? • www.adha.org -ADHA Career Center -CLL at Annual Session -Continuing Education -Advanced Degrees - Bachelor Completion Programs - Master of Dental Hygiene Programs
Where are the ADHA materials? • Your ADHA online profile -National and Regional Exam Guide -Employment Reference Guide -State CE Requirements -Workplace Resources -Loan Repayment Guide