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Part of being a professional is being a member of your professional organization.
Join OCDHS today!
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Membership in your professional association is an important step in being recognized as a professional and shows that you value your role as a dental professional. Membership brings opportunities to focus on professionalism through mentoring, networking, education, leadership skills and knowledge of issues affecting dental hygiene practice. Membership can make a difference in your life and success as a dental hygienist. Each of us is truly worth the price of professional membership.
A strong membership allows us to speak with one voice to enhance and strengthen our professional status. Be a part of that voice today!
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| If you have moved, changed your phone number or e-mail address, please contact ADHA. You can change your information online (www.adha.org) and go to member login at "Real Time") or you can mail the information directly to ADHA (please include the prior information as well).
We have to have everyone's e-mail address in order for you to receive all our updates and additional information.
If you have not renewed your membership, please do so immediately.
ADHA
444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60611
Or you can phone in your changes to (800) 243-ADHA (2342)
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(National Fee: $170/Constituent:$125/Component: $30)
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- Membership: Only members may receive ADHA/CDHA/ Local Component benefits. Only members may serve in voluntary and elected positions. Print an application and mail it to ADHA to become a member.
- Representation: Members receive expert representation on employment and professional issues before state regulatory agencies, the state legislature, the U.S. Congress and, if necessary, in court. Representation is provided by legislative advocates, consultants and lawyers with expertise in representing dental hygienists.
- Communications: Members receive our newsletter to keep you informed as well as the CDHA Journal, the State Report Newsletter, The Journal of Dental Hygiene and ADHA's ACCESS news magazine. There are 24 local components which makes CDHA accessible to every member. Local and State Officers, in addition to the Glendale Office, are available to assist any member with special needs.
- Continuing Education: OCDHS sponsor monthly dinner meetings with 2CEU's and a Midwinter conference as well as an annual Mammoth Lakes symposium, go to our Calenderpage for more information. CDHA sponsors scientific sessions in the spring and fall featuring nationally recognized speakers, student table clinics and exhibitors in addition to a continuing education morning at the annual House of Delegates.
- Employment Referral: Our component have a referral chair referal Chair to help bring dental hygiene openings to the attention of member hygienists looking for employment. Also see our Job- link page for online job banks.
- Liberty Mutual Casualty Insurance: As a member, you qualify for a special group discount* on your auto, home, and renters insurance through Group Savings Plus® from Liberty Mutual. With Group Savings Plus, you can enjoy the ease and convenience of paying your premiums through checking account deductions with no finance charges. You'll also enjoy fast, easy round-the-clock claims service and a variety of discounts including multi-car, multi-policy, safe-driver, passive restraints and anti-theft device discounts*.
See for yourself how much money you could save with Liberty Mutual compared to your current insurance provider. For a free, no-obligation quote, call 1-800-524-9400.
- New Car Discount: Your membership can save you time & money when you purchase your next new car, with the professionals at Salesmasters. Trade-in allowance and financing available too! Call Salesmasters toll free at 800-422-4561, or visit their web site at http://www.salesmaster.com/newcars.
- SADHA Membership Dues Waiver: Students converting to active membership status have their CDHA dues waived for the conversion billing cycle. Contact our SADHA representative Arvie Malika with any questions.
- Scholarship Assistance : Financial help for students and researchers is available to members who qualify. Information on scholarships through ADHA's Institute of Oral Health can be found at http://www.adha.org/institute/Scholarship/.
- Disability Insurance: Only dental hygienists who are members of CDHA can obtain coverage through the Guardian Insurance Company, one of the top-rated disability insurers nationwide. Contact Ron Segal at 818-377-7773 for information.
- Consumer & Amusement Park Discounts : Members receive Comsumer and Theme park savings. Members may mail a downloaded request form to CDHA to receive their coupons and cards. On the national level, ADHA members are eligible for discounts on long distance telephone service and car rental in addition to competitively priced credit card programs.
- Membership application: Follow this link to a printable copy of a membership applicationor contact our Membership Chair for any questions you might have.
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| Membership Categories |
Active Members: Any dental hygienist who holds a license to practice dental hygiene in the United States and agrees to adhere to hold membership in a Constituent and a Component if one exists where the member is licensed, practicing or residing and who agrees to adhere to the Bylaws and Code of Ethics.
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Life Members: Application must be made by a Component to the CDHA Board of Trustees by January 1. Eligible members shall meet qualifications found in the CDHA Bylaws. Dues for CDHA and component are waived.
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Retired/Senior Members: Upon application to ADHA having reached the age of sixty-two (62) and having been an Active Member for (1) at least 25 years,(2) or 20 consecutive years, (3) or continuously from the date of eligibility.
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Members With Disabilities: Upon application to ADHA, any dental hygienist unable to be employed due to disability.
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Student Members: Upon application to ADHA, any student in an accredited dental hygiene program, or a graduate pursuing an additional degree complementary to a career in dental hygiene.
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Supporting Members: Upon application to ADHA, any licensed dental hygienist who is not employed in a dental hygiene-related career and who agrees to be a member of CDHA and a Component and to abide by the Code of Ethics.
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Allied Members: Upon application to ADHA, any individual who supports the purposes and mission of the Association and who is not otherwise qualified for any other class of membership.
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International Members: Upon application to ADHA, any licensed dental hygienist residing outside the United States who agrees to abide by the Code of Ethics.
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