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Welcome to The Illinois Dental Hygienists' Association! 

A strong community of dental hygienists here to support your career.

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Join the IDHA on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9 for IDHA's 2024 Annual Session & General Assembly

The Illinois Dental Hygienists' Association's Annual Session & General Assembly offers an unparalleled opportunity for dental hygienists to enhance their careers. Attendees can earn up to 9 hours of Continuing Education while gaining insights from top state and national speakers on the latest advancements in dental hygiene. The event also provides an excellent platform to network with peers, share experiences, and strengthen professional connections in the dental community.

In addition to education, attendees can explore an exhibitor and sponsor showcase featuring innovative products and services that are shaping the future of dental hygiene. With a focus on the specific needs of dental hygienists, this event ensures you walk away with valuable resources to improve your practice.

STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!

ADHA/IDHA Members: $250
Potential Members: $290
Other Professionals: $290
Students: $25
Single Day: $150

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It's Time to Renew!

Don’t miss out on all the benefits of being a part of our community. Memberships expire on December 31, so renew now to stay connected, continue enjoying exclusive perks, and make the most of what the new year has to offer.

Early Renewal Incentive Deadline: November 15

Renew by November 15th to get entered for a chance to win an ADHA Renewal Pack of goodies ($160 value). We will also give away two more of these packs for those on autopay who have a successful charge on January 2.  

  • Keep Caffeinated $25 Starbucks Gift Card

  • Keep it Handy Notebook

  • Keep it Hot Coffee Tumbler

  • Keep it All Together Nike® Backpack

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Let the Holiday of Savings Begin!

Dental hygienists love a great Black Friday deal, and we're doing it one better with a week-long mega savings offer to join ADHA and save $50. Joining professional members who enter code: THANKS between November 27-December 3, 2024 will activate their membership that's good all the way through the end of 2025!

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New Professional Category Launch

Dental hygienists getting started in their career can join their professional association and SAVE 35% on national, state AND local dues for two years after graduation! New grads can use all the savings that they can get - yet it's a critical time for building connections, leadership skills and learning the ropes. We created this new option so early career RDH can access the pro benefits of ADHA for less $ as they get more established in the profession. It's a win-win!

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Licensed to Care: Dental Hygienists Do More Than Clean Teeth

Member Benefit

Watch our Recent Event on Dental Hygiene: On the Cusp of Improving Patient Care in Illinois

The participants of this course had the opportunity to speak with subject matter experts to share their thoughts on the future of patient care in Illinois



Are you interested in joining?

We would like to invite you to the only association in Illinois that is dedicated to protecting and promoting the dental hygiene profession, committed to you and your professional success. With an IDHA membership, you are investing in your professional future.

Learn about the importance of Public Health Dental Hygienists in the health center setting.

Video courtesy of the Illinois Primary Health Care Association

ADVOCACY IN ACTION

UPDATE!!! The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact now has TEN states!!

Ohio became the tenth state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, which support license portability by allowing dental professionals to practice in participating states instead of obtaining individual licenses in each state. 

Legislation has been enacted in the following states: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington & Wisconsin. 

Keep the legislation rolling and join the movement! Learn more at ddhcompact.org

#licensurereciprocity #DDHcompact #AdvocacyInAction

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Legislation and government regulations are affecting the scope and future of the practice of dental hygiene. Defend the investment you have made in the dental hygiene profession!

Watch our public service announcement regarding the Public Health Dental Hygienist!

Watch the following video regarding the dental assistant coronal scaling addition to the IL Dental Practice Act. Note that starting January 2023, Dental Assistants (DAs) must have a 32-hour Coronal Scaling certification to perform coronal scaling on children. DAs with a 16-hour scaling certificate were NOT "grandfathered in" and may NOT continue providing coronal scaling until they complete the requirements for the new certification.

President Lori McNamara's Message for 2024

Viva Learning Online Course: Implicit Bias

Sexual Harassment Prevention: The Illinois Requirement


Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training Course


As requested from College of Lake County Dental Hygiene Program Regarding 2024 Accreditation


Important Legislative Updates


IDHA is fully committed to doing right by dental hygienists everywhere.

That's why we’re exclusively partnering with onDiem! onDiem is a dental staffing platform dedicated to providing the most for hygienists—from job opportunities with fair and legal pay, to an unparalleled suite of W-2 benefits or protections. As advocates for hygienists in our state, our decision to partner with them was a no-brainer!

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