Follow your passion. Enrich your membership. Represent dental hygiene. Lead your peers.

When you get involved with ADHA, you join a vibrant community of dental hygienists who are actively shaping the future of the profession. Whether you’re looking to serve, protect, or grow dental hygiene, there’s a place for you here.

What’s in it for you?

“For me, volunteering reduces the stress from the daily grind office settings can bring (production numbers, selling products, etc.)”

– Lidia C., Texas

 

“Every career move I have made has come from relationships and skills I built within the ADHA.”

– Kelli SJ., Oregon

According to our members, getting involved helps you:

  • Develop leadership skills to enhance your career (85%)

  • Grow your professional network and build valuable connections (84%)

  • Find purpose and a strong sense of accomplishment (73%)

  • Be a champion for change and advocate for the profession (60%)

  • Make an impact by giving back to your community and peers (60%)

Your voice and your talents matter—let’s put them to work!

 

Explore Ways to Get Involved

Leadership & Committees

Whether you’re interested in elected office or serving on a committee, there are many ways to lead and shape the future of dental hygiene. Your perspective matters—step up and make a difference.
See current opportunities

Mentor Match

Connect with a mentor—or become one! ADHA’s Mentor Match program is a powerful way to grow professionally while supporting others on their journey.
Get matched

Serve with IOH

Support the future of dental hygiene through service with the ADHA Institute for Oral health. Help guide scholarship, research and community service initiatives.
explore ioh opportunities

Be Hygienist Inspired

Support and celebrate the dental hygiene profession by becoming a Hygienist Inspired Ally. Help raise awareness by doing what you do best—building relationships, sharing knowledge, and sparking interest in this rewarding career.
Become an ally

Serve Beyond ADHA

Explore volunteer opportunities outside of ADHA and use your skills to support public health, education, and your local community.
Discover more

Don’t See the Right Fit? Raise Your Hand!

We’d love to know how you’d like to get involved. If none of the current options are quite right, let us know you’re interested—we’ll be in touch as opportunities arise.
Fill out the interest form