Membership Matters
Professional involvement strengthens the future of the profession. Membership connects dental hygienists to advocacy, information, leadership opportunities, and a professional community through the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA), and the Cleveland Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA).
Why Membership Matters
Membership is more than a transaction. It supports the organized professional structure that keeps dental hygienists connected, informed, and represented.
Protecting the Profession
Membership helps support the organized voice of dental hygiene through advocacy, professional representation, and awareness of issues that affect scope, standards, and access to care.
Staying Informed
Staying connected helps hygienists follow updates related to licensure, legislation, continuing education, professional resources, and changes affecting the dental hygiene profession.
Leadership Development
Membership opens doors to leadership, mentorship, student engagement, professional networking, and opportunities to help shape the future of the profession locally.
One Connected Membership Structure
ADHA membership connects hygienists through national, state, and local levels. CDHA is the Cleveland local component of ODHA and ADHA, serving hygienists and students throughout Northeast Ohio.
ADHA
National professional association, member resources, education, advocacy, and national professional connection.
ODHA
Ohio-level representation, state advocacy, leadership, annual session, and professional involvement across Ohio.
CDHA
Cleveland's local connection through nearby CE, networking, student engagement, mentorship, leadership, and Northeast Ohio professional community.
Local Value Through the Cleveland Dental Hygienists’ Association
National and state membership matter, but local connection is where many hygienists first experience the value of professional involvement.
Common Questions About Membership
“Am I affected if I’m not a member?”
Professional decisions can affect hygienists whether they are members or not. Membership helps strengthen the collective voice that monitors issues, supports advocacy, and keeps professionals informed.
“Are dues worth it?”
Dues support the broader structure behind professional resources, advocacy, operations, education, leadership development, and representation across national, state, and local levels.
“Does professional involvement really make a difference?”
Yes. Professional organizations rely on participation from hygienists at every career stage. Staying connected helps strengthen visibility, awareness, and the future direction of the profession.
Membership Resources
The Cleveland Dental Hygienists’ Association does not process membership directly. Membership is managed through ADHA, with connection to state and local components based on membership structure and location.