Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association

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Welcome to Maryland Dental Hygienists' Assocation

The Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association is a forward thinking group concerned with advancing the art and science of dental hygiene by ensuring access to quality oral health care, increasing awareness of the benefits of prevention, promoting the highest standards of dental hygiene education, licensure, practice and research and representing and promoting the interests of dental hygienists.

Our goal is to serve all Marylanders with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

2020 Bertha Morgan Scholarship Winners:

Marissa Loughry & Mage Pauline P. DeTemple

Marissa Loughry wrote:

"My long-term professional goal is to be able to work with organizations such as TeamSmile and Global Dental Relief, and eventually start my own nonprofit for children with special needs who may not be able to receive the same oral care and educations as others."

Mage Pauline P. DeTemple wrote:

"The ability for a hygienist to change peoples lives and the gratification they can experience for doing what they do made me drawn to the career."

Apply for the 2021 Bertha Morgan Scholarship