
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

President
Cynthia Finfrock, RDH, MS

President-Elect
Laurie Brenchly, RDH

Vice President
Mimi Troung

Immediate Past President
Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc

Secretary
Amanda Ridgely, RDH

Treasurer
Jody Berinato, RDH, BS

Speaker of the House
Karyn Carr Porter, RDH, BS
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
Would you like to serve on a MDHA Committee?
If you would like to serve on a MDHA committee and/or would like general information as a committee member, please fill out the interest form below. We would love to work with you!
MDHA Past Presidents
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Cynthia Finfrock 2020-2021 |
Dr. Joy Void-Holmes 2019-2020 |
Jennifer Suminski 2018-2019 |
Jody Berinato |
Kristen Blair |
Tonya Beatty |
Laura A. Smith |
Janet Weber |
Karyn E. Carr Porter |
Marion C. Manski |
Deborah L. Cartee |
Kathleen Mancino |
Gloria Cantler |
Linda Albowicz |
Michelle Braerman |
Carolynn Wahl |
Kathleen Jordan-D’Ambrisi |
Linda E. Schnell |
Robin Adams |
Michel Gross Huebner |
Carol Caiazzo |
Tracey Bennett |
Cathy Blank |
Cheryl Bruce |
Barbara Merritt |
Lisa Mellits |
Marie Varley Gillis |
Kristin L. Mallory |
Kristin L. Mallory |
Jane Phillips |
Jane Phillips |
Pamela Quinones |
Jeanne Salcetti Rush |
Cathy Ganssle |
Pam Cleffi-Rabadi |
Gloria Riley |
Cindy McKaneWagester |
Diane DeRossBassage |
Joan Gilmore |
Cheryl Metzger Samuels |
Patricia Mulford |
Bonnie Zaborney |
Linda Rubinstein DeVore |
Pat Gaige Brown |
Julia Wagner-Llewellyn |
Jean Nickel |
Dana Godbout Laake |
Ann Hayes |
Dee Nelson |
Elizabeth Percy-Griffin |
Susan Polydoroff |
Carol Levy |
Bertha Morgan |
Patricia Morris-Peloquin |
Carolyn Morrison |
Mildred Graham |
Catherine Parise-Wortsman |
Helen Ramsey |
Lillian Shenker |
Bertha Morgan |
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