Membership
Join a nationwide network of dental hygienists who share your passion for all things oral health. This is your community, and these are the friendships that will stay with you throughout your career.
As a dental hygienist, you know that helping your patients achieve and maintain a healthy smile is what true happiness is all about. Your ADHA membership is designed to help make that possible throughout your career, from student to established dental hygienist. Experience the incredible value of the ONLY national association dedicated to our profession.
The South Carolina Dental Hygienists’ Association (SCDHA) is a volunteer organization made up of registered dental hygienists, and we are a constituent of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA).
By becoming a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, you also become a member of SCDHA and your local “component” of SCDHA.
By becoming a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, you also become a member of SCDHA and your local “component” of SCDHA.
Triple-Action Membership
When you join ADHA, you are getting three levels of connection at the national, state, and local levels.
Based on where you live and practice, the cost of your state and local dues and benefits may vary.
NationalADHA is advocating for the profession at the highest levels to make sure our interests are represented in legislation and public policy.
StateState chapters connect you with education, advocacy, and licensure details to keep you current and compliant.
LocalADHA in your community supports you with actions and activities that make a difference for patients and the practice right where you live.
StateState chapters connect you with education, advocacy, and licensure details to keep you current and compliant.
LocalADHA in your community supports you with actions and activities that make a difference for patients and the practice right where you live.
Membership aligns with the calendar year, January 1 – December 31. When you join, your dues are prorated by how much of the calendar year remains. This convenient dues calculator estimates your current professional dues in real time, based on joining today.
Quarterly Dues Payment Option
ADHA professional membership is even more affordable when you split your annual payment into four easy installments. Not sure you want to pay for the whole year at once? No problem! Select the quarterly option when you join and we’ll send you a confirmation and a heads up before each payment is processed throughout the year.