Dental hygiene research has become increasingly important to achieving the mission of ADHA – to advance the art and science of dental hygiene. Research facilitates the development of new clinical techniques, materials and treatments modalities. It also impacts access to care, education and public and private policies on oral health.

The ADHA Division of Research seeks to:

1. Broaden ADHA’s involvement in a variety of oral health research initiatives, and
2. Support internal association-related endeavors that rely on research or statistical expertise.

The division fosters research that reflects the National Dental Hygiene Research Agenda and promotes the profession of dental hygiene. The division also seeks to acquire data that supports the educational goals of the profession and the public and private policies that advance the profession.

• National Dental Hygiene Research Agenda
• ADHA's Master File Project Information
• Research Resource Center
• Abstracts from past Annual Sessions
  - Annual Session 2008 (508k pdf)
  - Annual Session 2007 (2MB pdf)
  - Annual Session 2006 JDH Volume 81 Number 1
  - Annual Session 2005 JDH Volume 80 Number 1
  - Annual Session 2004 JDH Volume 80 Number 1
  - Annual Session 2003 JDH Volume 79 Number 4