Member Benefits

Check out this video from our members, that recommend being ADHA members and why they have been members and why they continue to be members, stand alongside and show support to thousands of Dental Hygiene professionals.

When you become a member of the Michigan Dental Hygienists’ Association (MDHA), you are joining one of the nations leading network of dental health care professionals. The benefits don’t end there. Here are some more reasons you may want to consider joining this thriving network of dental hygienists.

SECURITY

Through membership, you will help to secure a future for dental hygiene. The MDHA is working to protect the value of your educational credentials and to preserve the integrity of your license in Michigan. Only through uniting in one voice can the MDHA continue to represent dental hygienists successfully.

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

Members receive a subscription to the Journal of Dental Hygiene, ADHA’s official publication that brings you scientific and technical articles on clinical practice, research, and education. In addition, members receive the association’s magazine, Access, which helps you stay on top of the issues that are critical to the dental hygiene profession.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Nationally, ADHA membership offers you a discount on continuing education through self-study courses, and courses the ADHA offers at annual sessions. MDHA offers continuing education opportunities at state sponsored events throughout the year and many local components offer continuing education lectures as well.

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING

As part of your dues, you automatically become a member of your state constituent and local component organizations. These groups sponsor meetings and activities for your personal and professional benefit. By attending local, state, and national membership functions, you will get to network which could lead to employment opportunities, professional growth in leadership positions, and friendships.

INSURANCE

Your membership will provide you with the opportunity to apply for various types of insurance – professional liability, disability and major medical – at competitive premiums.