ADHA History

Founded in 1923, the primary goal of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) was to develop a better way for dental hygienists to communicate and cooperate. Today, ADHA is the largest national organization representing the professional interests of the more than 185,000 registered dental hygienists (RDHs) across the country. Leading the way as a unified force, ADHA continues to help move your career and your profession forward.

Our Mission

• To improve the public's total health, the mission of ADHA is to advance the art and science of dental hygiene. We work to:
• Ensure access to quality oral health care
• Increase awareness of the cost-effective benefits of prevention
  Promote the highest standards of dental hygiene education, licensure, practice and research
• Represent and promote the interests of dental hygienists

MDHA Officers 2020-2021

MDHA Committees

MDHA Committees have been created to help contribute to the efficient operation of the organization and to assist MDHA with meeting specific goals and objectives set forth in the strategic plan. Our committees also help with managing specific topics/issues and help with managing short-term problems.  MDHA has the following committees:

• Bylaws Policies, Procedures & Ethics
• Legislative 
• Public Relations 
• Membership & Communications
• Newsletter Committee
• Institute of Oral Health
• Ways and Means 
• Awards & Scholarship 
• Education & Research
• Dental Hygiene Well-Being
• Finance
• Administration
• Leadership Development & Nominations

MDHA Past Presidents