As an ADHA member, you enjoy support, money-saving discounts, educational programs, incredible networking and leadership connections.
Standard Member Types
You can join as a professional, new professional or student member online.
Professional
If you’re currently licensed to practice, you can become a professional member of ADHA and discover what it means to be part of a shared community of your peers nationwide. Stand alongside other champions of oral health to promote the highest standards of education and practice.
New Professional
Graduated within the past two years? ADHA’s New Professional membership is made for you. Enjoy valuable support, resources, and a strong professional community—plus save 35% on professional dues as you transition from student to practicing dental hygienist.
Student
Students enrolled in an accredited dental hygiene program or pursuing a complementary bachelor’s or graduate degree can receive the benefits enjoyed by the pros, for a super affordable rate. Choose from…
- One-year student membership – just $85
- NEW! One-year membership + National Board Review (NBR) course bundle – $170
- Two-year student membership – only $150
- Two-year membership + NBR course bundle – $225
Alternative Member Types
Criteria and applications for the below specialty types of membership are available by request here.
Retired membership
For those age 62 and older who are fully retired from the profession or working less than 10 hours a week in dental hygiene
Professional with disabilities membership
For those who are unable to work due to a verified disability
Supporting membership
For those who hold a current license but are unemployed or are not employed in a dental hygiene related career
International membership
For individuals who reside outside of the United States and hold a valid license to practice dental hygiene
Allied membership
Designed for individuals who are not currently licensed to practice dental hygiene, but who support the purposes and mission of ADHA
ADHA Membership = A Place Where you Belong
When you join ADHA, you are surrounded by professional expertise and support from the national level all the way to your local community. There are 11 Districts that are made up of State Constituents that in turn are home to 200+ Local Components.