The Mary Denowh Scholarship
The Mary Denowh Scholarship, previously known as 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. The 2026 scholarship application deadline has passed. | Donate to the Mary Denowh ScholarshipClick on PayPal link to make an donation. |
New Professional Memberships
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.
New Professional membership is designed for recent RDH graduates (all degree levels) – offering them all the pro-level benefits of membership at a significant discount.
What is New Professional membership?
A new option for graduates of a undergrad or grad DH program within the last two years.
What is special about this category?
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!
What this means for current non-members who graduated in last two years:
- 2025 graduates can JOIN as a new professional, and enjoy reduced rates through 2027
- 2026 graduates can JOIN as a new professional, and enjoy reduced rates through 2028
Congrats to Our Recent Dental Hygienist Graduates!
Student Resources
- 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
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