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The Mary Denowh Scholarship is Now Accepting Applications
Applications are Due Sunday, September 15 by Midnight

What is the Scholar Society/The Mary Denowh Scholarship?

The Illinois Dental Hygienists' Association Scholar Society helps ensure scholarship funding for dental hygiene students in Illinois.  ** The Illinois Dental Hygienists' Association Scholar Society name was changed by Board of Trustees vote at the 2020 General Assembly in memoriam of IDHA Past President Mary Denowh.

Dental Hygiene Students can apply for the Mary Denowh Scholarship using the application below:

Scholarship Application

IDHA members can become members of the Scholar Society using the application below:

Become a Member: Scholar Society Application

Donate to the Mary Denowh Scholarship

Click on PayPal link to make an donation.


Dental Hygiene School Highlight June 2024

Parkland College Dental Hygiene Program Located at 2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, Illinois 

Located in Peoria/Illini/Springfield-IL08 IDHA Component 

Program Details: 

Click Here to Learn More

What's going on at Parkland College Dental Hygiene Program:

Parkland Dental Hygiene Program celebrated its 50 year anniversary on May 3rd


Students from Parkland Dental Hygiene Program's first graduating class from 1970 that were in attendance : Vicky cross, Sharon Rothermel and Marilyn Craig


Dental hygiene is a rewarding, life-long profession. To get the most out of your career, invest in your professional future by establishing membership with your professional Association, ADHA and IDHA. Becoming a student ADHA member will afford you the opportunity to advance the profession, network with experienced dental hygienists, and receive the latest information that directly affects you as a student and upcoming dental hygiene professional.

Not a student yet, and looking for an Illinois dental hygiene program/school near you? See the list of programs in Illinois here.

Information regarding student membership available here

New! Two year student membership option for $120 (save $10). One year student membership option is $65. Two year option includes $10 off the ADHA National Board Review Course.

Student membership includes eligibility for ADHA scholarships and grants! Read more here.

Check out the ADHA YouTube Channel to watch videos directly related to students called In The Loupe. Also check out the ADHA Facebook page.

Information regarding applying for licensure in Illinois can be found on the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) website. You can contact IDFPR via email as well.

Questions? Contact ADHA student relations at student.relations@adha.net or contact us at IDHA at mail@idha.net

Starting this February we will be highlighting a different hygiene school every month in the state of Illinois. Showcasing  there facilities/location, program information and student outreach

Dental Hygiene School Highlight February 2024

College of DuPage Dental Hygiene Program Located at 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, Illinios 

Located in  West Suburban/Fox Vally -IL03 IDHA Component 

What's going on at College of DuPage Dental Hygiene Program:

After the Fall semester 2023 the 15 unit clinic was remodeled and reopened for the Spring 2024 semester 


Hosted the IDHA annual session in November 2023 

Program details:

Associates degree in Dental Hygiene 

https://www.cod.edu/academics/programs/dental/


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