The largest national organization representing the professional interests of over 220,000 registered dental hygienists in the United States.

Chicago, IL USA
Joined August 2009
ADHA is thrilled to announce Jennifer Hill as our new Chief Executive Officer. After two years as interim CEO, she brings 25+ years of healthcare association leadership and she's ready to lead dental hygienists into a new chapter. Full announcement: adha.org/newsroom
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Translate your passion for our profession into action! Help us and the Foundations of Delta Dental address workforce shortages! Take the Hygienist Inspired Ally Pledge: adha.org/hygienistinspired. #HygienistInspired #DentalHygiene #FoundationsofDeltaDental #DeltaDentalFoundation
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Just Released! The first revision since 2016 of the defining framework for excellence in dental hygiene – sponsored by Crest + Oral-B. Happy World Oral Health Day! Download at adha.org/Standards #DentalHygiene #ProfessionalStandards #CrestOralB #WorldOralHealthDay
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@theCDHA CEO Ondina Love @LoveButtle meets with @YourADHA colleagues at Chicago mid-winter.
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Thank you to ADHA's IRC members for an inspiring and productive meeting this week! The power of partnership drives advancement for the #oralhealthcare industry and the #dentalhygiene profession and we are grateful! adha.org/irc #ADHA-IRC #autonomy #accesstocare
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Your Feb JDH is live! Accept the challenge to "stretch" toward evidence-based pediatric oral health solutions, from school programs to medical-dental integration. Transform kids’ access to care: jdh.adha.org/content/99/1/4 #JDH_ADHA #NCDHM25
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Do you know what it takes to protect YOUR career and license? Get expert strategies to safeguard yourself in the top 4 liability areas affecting hygienists right now. Register at ow.ly/3iIy50UMbPI #ADHAwebinars #LegalRisksinDentalHygiene #DentalHygieneCE #proliability
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Year-end Episode! Catch up on crucial issues, concerning proposals that impact dental hygiene and how ADHA is opposing & addressing them. In 2025: professional autonomy, recruitment, education, policy, leadership development and more. adha.org/pod #ADHApodcast
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Solutions exist! Your ADHA leadership examines 5 key workforce challenges in dental hygiene and outlines practical strategies for positive change to help sustain the future of our profession: adha.org/HygienistHub #dentalhygiene #workforcesolutions #positivechange
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Take Action Now. Make your voice heard. See ADHA's new position statement opposing the adoption of the controversial Dental Access Model Act. Voice your opposition to the ALEC now. Read the full statement and how to take action at adha.org/positions.
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The ADHA has issued a new position statement maintaining its strong support of community water fluoridation as a safe, effective and equitable public health measure. Read the full statement at adha.org/positions. #dentalhygiene #fluoride #communitywaterfluoridation
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ADHA extends our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our nation. Your courage, commitment and sacrifice inspire us every day. To all who have served – thank you for defending our freedoms. #VeteransDay
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Call for Proposals is open! It’s your turn to inspire, uplift and make an impact – share your ideas, research and best practices at the ADHA25 Annual Conference! Start your submission today: ow.ly/4q0a50TRVT5 #ADHA25 #DentalHygieneDreamin #DentalHygiene #SeeYouInLongBeach
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Dental Hygienists: It’s time to break the mold and embrace a broader healthcare role. Read on to learn why your expertise and expanding your scope is crucial for the growth of dental hygiene: ow.ly/n06k50TMFvR #HygienistHub
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Dental hygienists play a crucial role in improving oral and systemic health outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Here’s how in the October JDH: jdh.adha.org/content/98/5
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ADHA25 kicks off one year from today! The countdown is on! Save the date and plan to celebrate next year’s National Dental Hygiene Month with us in Long Beach, Cali. October 4 – 6, 2025. Sign up for #ADHA25 insider updates at adha.org/ADHA25
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It’s here! Happy National Dental Hygiene Month! Join ADHA and our partners and NDHM sponsor Colgate® Oral Pharmaceuticals Inc. to celebrate and investigate all month long with patient cases, trivia and events at adha.org/NDHM #NDHM2024 #NationalDentalHygieneMonth #RDH
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Volunteer this National Dental Hygiene Month at Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures mobile units across the country. The IOH Foundation is honored to support this mission that impacts those in need. Sign up for October @ ow.ly/Pb2T50TfWht #colgatebrightsmiles #NDHM24
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Wash Your Hands! 🧼 Proper hand hygiene is the single most effective infection control measure to prevent the spread of germs. Follow along this month as we mark Dental Infection Control Awareness Month with @myadstweets and share weekly tips! #DICAM24
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We’re highlighting safety in dental practices this September with the Association for Dental Safety @myadstweets emphasizing the importance of infection control, and how dental hygiene team members can educate patients and colleagues about best practices. #DICAM24
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