Professional Organizations
Dental hygiene students have the opportunity for membership in the Student American Dental Hygienists' Association, the official organization representing the dental hygiene profession. As a student member, you are provided with invaluable opportunities to preview your career as a dental hygienist. Your affiliation with ADHA will help secure the success of your future in dental hygiene.
Upon graduation from an accredited program in dental hygiene, you will be eligible to become an Active Member of ADHA. Active Membership will entitle you to all the benefits you received as a student, and many more.
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| Katie Dawson, President of the American Dental Hygienists' Association, is presented with an embroidered blanket made by second-year dental hygiene class. (see related article) |
Sigma Phi Alpha is the national dental hygiene honor society, and student election to it is limited to ten percent of each graduating class. Candidates are selected on the basis of scholarship, character, and potential for professional leadership.
The local chapter of Sigma Phi Alpha recently inducted three new members for scholastic achievement and leadership. Pictured are (left to right): Dr. Susan Taichman, faculty advisor; dental hygiene students Jennifer Pixley, Carrie Guernsey, and Dawn Bobee; and honorary member, Lisa Dodge.