Membership Benefits

You make a huge impact by becoming a member of the Washington Dental Hygienist' Association. THANK YOU for becoming part of an organization that advocates and safeguards your profession. Your association is here to support dental hygienists throughout their career and advance the profession by developing new career paths, expanding opportunities for care, and providing the latest education and information.

You can reap the benefits of membership on three different levels:

National:

ADHA is advocating for the profession at the highest levels to make sure our interests are represented in legislation and public policy.

State:

State associations connect you with education, advocacy and licensure details to assist in keeping you current and compliant.

Local:

WDHA in your community supports you with actions and activities that make a difference for patients and the practice right where you live.

ADHA/WDHA is happy to lavish our members with benefits such as free/discounted CE and discounts to various different companies. However, most of our members are here not for the discounts, but for something much larger. Below you can read what some members say about why they have chosen to be a part of their professional association and then take a minute to peruse all the information WDHA can provide for you to explore your benefits.

“I'm technically a member of the Idaho association, but I work in Washington and attend WDHA events pretty often! I joined because I was required to in school. I actually had no idea what it was and felt confused whenever my teachers talked about it. I remain a member 12 years later because now I understand how crucial it is to have my profession advocated for by a large group of representatives. Not to mention, the comradery and opportunity for new experiences.”
- Jennifer Adams

“My membership means the world to me! It is the voice of our profession! The association does so much to advocate for us and protect us and it is an honor to be a part of it!! 🦷 Beyond that the CE courses, networking, and lifelong friends are invaluable.”
- Sarah Jackson

“My membership connected me with the most amazing professionals that have become dear friends. I am proud & honored to have served with hygienists that have & still fight hard to establish rules/laws/ & opportunities that all other states work to achieve. Your starting wage & practice act & due to this membership. Thanks WSDHA!”
- Heidi Peters

“I’m a member because it’s a great way to give back to a profession that has been good to me!”
- Carol Johnston

"I became a member as a student at Shoreline Community College because it was a requirement. 41 years later I am still an active member. I am proud of my profession, I am proud to be a health advocate for my patients. I am an Oral Healthcare Provider with also the name of Dental Hygienist. WDHA and ADHA have provided a wealth of CE opportunities and discounts on insurance. My association has represented me in lobbying for autonomy. They set the bar for professionalism by being good examples. I am a member of my association because it is my responsibility to support the profession that represents ME!"
- Fran Carey

"I am a member of the WDHA and ADHA to keep the profession of dental hygiene advancing and relevant in a fast-growing, and ever-changing field. I care about my professional organization standing up to make sure we are working in a safe and ethical environment while allowing for dental hygienists to improve and use our full scope of practice. My WDHA membership means I am connected with wonderful women and men by making friendships along the way. Without our WSDHA and ADHA memberships, our profession may not exist. I respect and want to keep paying my organization to make it work for me and every hygienist in Washington State and to enjoy this wonderful profession that we've worked so hard to achieve."
- Shelby Case

A continual thread we always see is community, connection, and networking but here are some more benefits, including ones that are not always seen, that are only able to occur because of your continual membership.

Security	Through ADHA/WDHA membership, you will help to secure a future for dental hygiene, nationally and within Washington. ADHA/WDHA are working to protect the value of your educational credentials and to preserve the integrity of your license. Only by uniting in one voice can ADHA /WDHA continue to represent dental hygienists successfully.
Legislative Updates	ADHA monitors all state and federal legislative and regulatory trends as they relate to dental hygiene maintaining state files on dental hygiene practice acts as well as rules and regulations from state boards. WDHA continues those efforts locally in Olympia by participating in all aspects of law and rules making that affect our profession and we practice in Washington.
Access to Information	Members receive access to the Journal of Dental Hygiene, ADHA’s official online publication that brings you scientific and technical articles on clinical practice, research, and education. In addition, you will receive the national association’s magazine, Access, that helps you stay current on issues that are critical to the dental hygiene profession.
Professional Contacts	As part of your dues, you automatically become a member of your state constituent, WDHA, 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 have the opportunity to form new friendships and develop professional contacts. WDHA has a mentoring committee that assists in connecting students, new professionals and those new to our state with members who offer support and local connection.
Leadership Opportunities	Becoming active in ADHA/WDHA gives you the opportunity to acquire and develop new skills and interests.
Community Involvement	Establishing relationships helps bridge the gaps between barriers. Collaboration strengthens community awareness and disease prevention.
Insurance Coverage	Protect your future and the future of your family. In partnership with Mercer Consumer, ADHA offers preferred insurance plans including professional liability, disability, life, dental, vision, even pet insurance. As a member, you have the flexibility, and convenience, to choose the plans that best fit your needs.
Career Opportunities	Get the tools and support you need to find your perfect job at the ADHA Career Center. Find sample resumes, contract templates and post your resume online. Plus, updated state licensing information will help you navigate everything from local regulations to advanced educational opportunities.

Continuing Education

ADHA/WDHA membership offers you a discount on continuing education through self-study courses, courses the ADHA offers at annual conference, and constituent and component continuing education events. ADHA also offers a way to track and maintain your CE certificates through CE Smart

Click here to view ADHA’s Continuing Education page including the CE Smart instructions

We encourage you to get connected with your local component, if you are wondering who your local component contacts are use this website to find it! Once you are added as a member a short cycle passes before your name is added to the local components list, if you haven’t heard from them we promise you were not forgotten. Don’t be shy, we are all excited you are here, find your local component leader and reach out to see what is coming up next in your area!

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