Outstanding Student Chapter Awards
Sponsored by Heartland Dental
The ADHA Outstanding Student Chapter Awards recognize the hard work of our student chapters across the country in the areas of Membership, ADHA Involvement, Service to the College or University, Community Involvement, and Chapter Management.
Each winning chapter receives a cash award and a commemorative plaque.
The Outstanding Student Chapter Awards are for registered student chapters of ADHA only. Register your chapter annually August – October.
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Heartland Dental values the critical role dental hygienists play in delivering quality patient care. Employing more than 6,000 hygienists across 39 states and the District of Columbia, Heartland Dental supported practices value hygienists as secondary clinical providers with their own ambitions and growth goals. From recent grads to established pros, Heartland Dental is committed to helping dental hygienists at every stage of their career.
2025 Winners
1st Place
Virginia Commonwealth University
Congratulations to the ADHA Student Chapter at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry! VCU is dominating with a fourth consecutive year in the winners’ circle! VCU’s engagement and leadership at the national, state and local levels was exceptional. Particularly at the state level, a leading student presence at professional development workshops and with writing articles was notable. We applaud you, VCU!
2nd Place
University of Texas Health Houston
Coming in at 2nd place is the ADHA Student Chapter at the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston! UTHH’s chapter excelled at service to the university and community and demonstrated a fantastic commitment to dental hygiene advocacy on all levels. This chapter dedicated time to monthly community service events. These students learned first hand how their voices can impact dental hygiene and improve oral health for all. So proud of you, UTH Houston!
3rd Place
Pacific University
With a remarkable 3rd place finish let’s hear it for the ADHA Student Chapter at Pacific University! This chapter empowered students to learn about dental hygiene and rights as a practicing hygienist as they crafted letters of opposition to the American Legislative Exchange Council opposing the Dental Access Model Act. Pacific University students poured their hearts and time into advocating for themselves and their profession. We can’t wait to see what comes next in your careers!
Past Award Recipients
2024
- 1st Place – Virginia Commonwealth University
- 2nd Place – University of Minnesota
- 3rd Place – Community College of Baltimore County
2023
- 1st Place – Virginia Commonwealth University
- 2nd Place – Owen’s Community College
- 3rd Place – Old Dominion University