ATTENTION GRADUATES!
Don’t forget to transition your SCADHA membership to ACTIVE status
after you receive your license! Your SCADHA membership provides for a transition
until the end of the year without any additional charge!!
Go to ADHA.org
and click on the
GRADUATES Transition NOW
box! It’s easy!
In order for TDHA to be the voice of hygienists in Texas, we must have
representation of at least 51% of the hygienists in Texas. This is the time to
be heard, so let's all work together! Come to the next meeting or stay tuned to
the next newsletter to find out about the challenge and what the REWARD will be
for your efforts. If you know someone who would like to be a member, please
contact: Cindie Pierce, RDH at 817-441-5514 or
cpierce@gfwdhs.org
or direct them to the online application at
American Dental Hygienists' Association.
Membership in ADHA is for:
- Dental Hygienist's seeking to improve their potential as a Dental Professional.
- A source of knowledgeable, professional resources.
- Building your impact as a Dental Hygienist.
- Your success as a Dental Hygienist THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER!
Membership has its Advantages:
As a professional organization representing the interests of Dental Hygienists,
Greater Fort Worth Dental Hygienists' Society has resources and experience to
help you make the most of your professional future.
Access to Information
Members receive the Journal of Dental Hygiene, ADHA's publication providing you
with the latest scientific and technical information affecting clinical
practice, research, and education. ADHA's publication Access informs and
educates members of the issues that are important to dental hygiene.
Continuing Education
ADHA membership offers you a 20% discount on continuing education through
self-study courses. The ADHA Annual Session, Constituent and Component
continuing education programs offer additional opportunities for education.
Greater Fort Worth Dental Hygienists' Society offers their monthly continuing
education programs at no charge to members. Non-members pay a $15 fee per
program. GFWDHS presents programs on the latest scientific, technical and
clinical care trends in the Dental profession. The most current theories and
techniques in dental hygiene practice are presented in our monthly programs.
Members!! Attend all monthly meetings and receive 6 hours of CE credits free!
Professional Development
ADHA membership opens the door to many opportunities for professional
recognition and growth. Leadership opportunities are present on every level of
membership and valuable friendships are developed along the way.
Insurance
The ADHA offers a variety of insurance plans at group discounts to members
through Albert H. Wohlers Insurance Co. For rate and application information
about the following plans: professional liability, disability, major medical,
all risk equipment, term life, cancer care protection, personal accident, and
group hospital money program, call Seabury & Smith at 800/323-2106 (8:15 a.m. -
4:30 p.m. Central Time).
Job Security
ADHA's legislative efforts monitor and impact government activities that
influence the practice of dental hygiene and protect your role as a provider of
oral health care.
Leadership Development
Becoming active in the Association can give you the opportunity to develop new
skills and interests such as leadership and public speaking.
Recognition
You can make contributions to your community's oral health standards through
professional activities with you local association. Professional membership
builds an identity for you and the dental hygiene profession. You can also
become a role model for recruiting candidates into the dental hygiene
profession.
Employment Assistance and Career Resource Center
ADHA offers state employment referral services, national classified advertising,
and employment reference materials to help you move ahead in your career.
Greater Fort Worth Dental Hygienists' Society maintains a list of employment
opportunities in the area available only to members. For Career opportunities go
to http://www.adha.org/.
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