Dental Hygiene

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is the largest professional association representing dental hygienists. Since1923, ADHA has been an outstanding voice for all dental hygienists, and has shaped the lives and careers of countless professionals. The student American Dental Hygienists' Association (SADHA) is the student section of ADHA. Students of an accredited dental hygiene program have a unique opportunity to become active in the professional association.

SADHA members receive a complimentary subscription to ADHA's official publication, Journal of Dental Hygiene, and Access magazine to help students stay on top of the issues that are important to the profession of dental hygiene.
SADHA members also have 24-hour access to the Career Resource Center, an interactive web-based employment service for dental hygienists seeking employment and employers seeking dental hygienists.
SADHA members may apply for scholarships and research grants on local, state and national levels.
SADHA members have 24-hour access to the web site of the American Dental Hygienists' Association, with over 1,000 pages of information for students, registered dental hygienists and consumers.
SADHA provides members the opportunity to apply for several types of insurance: professional liability, disability, major medical, and automobile insurance.
SADHA members have access to discounted hotel rates and a factory direct pricing program

By uniting and working together, the dental hygiene profession can speak with a strong voice to protect the scope of practice and professional standards for all dental hygienists.