10. ADHA is the voice of dental hygiene and I want to be able to contribute to that voice. I can either agree or disagree with the "platform" but I always feel I have a voice as a member...Chris Matthies

9. Membership allows me the leverage and support I need to ensure a secure future in my profession...Candice Davis, 7 year member

8. Access to discounts on insurance including: liability, disability, home, auto, and major medical... Privilege of Membership

7. Being informed about what is happening with (and sometimes to) my profession as well as staying connected with my professional colleagues…Jennifer Campbell, 19 year member

6. One "perk" to being a member is that it provides a way for me to locally serve, learn, fellowship, participate and give back to a profession that has given so much to me…Val Walser, 33 year member

5. I want to be a good role model for students and graduates…Robin Graham, 17 year member

4. NETWORKING! I find that just having the opportunity to 'network' with my peers is extremely valuable…Tracey Myers, 6 year member

3. Discounted room rates at over 4,000 hotels throughout the nation and access to a factory direct buying program...Privilege of Membership

2. To keep one's head in the science and stay on top of the medical and technological changes within the scope of practice for the dental hygienist...Deanne White, 3 year member

1. Access to the "members only" section of the ADHA website at www.adha.org…Privilege of Membership

+1. In order to maintain high standards of care, dental hygienists must have a collective voice--ADHA/ODHA is that voice. Carol Zerby...18 year member

+2. The ability to participate in and to be kept updated on issues effecting our profession... Dana Simek, 1 year member

+3. Being involved in the development and advancement of ODHA and ADHA has made me feel more in control of my own future and more able to influence the world around me. That is what it is all about...Tammie Vargo, 5 year member

American Dental Hygienists' Association

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Chicago, IL 60611
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Website:
http://www.adha.org

ODHA Membership: Professional Perseverance

Why is ODHA membership important?

Every new member's contribution helps to secure our professional future. Membership allows us to:

• Sustain our membership base for professional security
• Implement very important projects to address the needs of our communities in Oklahoma
• Attend local meetings with the most up-to-date dental hygiene information
• Provide benefits such as free and/or significantly discounted continuing education
• Network with colleagues
• Choose to serve in a leadership position
• Receive a free yearly subscription to the ODHA Bulletin which highlights local dental hygiene news and events

Our members are our most important assets. Membership is the force that allows ODHA to carry out its many efforts and its mission to sustain our professional future.

Member Services of ODHA continually strives to serve our members. As a result, I invite you to email me with any ideas or suggestions for services that you might like to see implemented in the future. If you have an idea of an exciting benefit for the members, or interested in joining ODHA please contact me at membership@okdha.org or simply print the application provided below and mail it to the ADHA address provided. The membership committee will work hard to make your Association the very best it can be!

Submitted by Rajeana Roof

For Information on Membership, please contact: Colleen Kirkpatrick
ODHA 1st Vice-President / Membership Chair

"Perseverance is no guarantee you'll succeed, but without it, it's almost guaranteed you won't." --Steve Case, CEO of America Online

National Dues - $155.00

Constituent Dues - $45.00

Component Dues - $10.00
(Where applicable. Specific component will be assigned when application is received by ADHA.)

Total - $210.00

What Happens After I Pay My Dues to ADHA?
Membership Privileges
Membership Application
Frequently Asked Questions
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