Benefits | Becoming a Member | FAQs | SADHA

1. What are the benefits of membership?
   Membership will provide each hygienist appropriate access to information regarding dental hygiene practice here in Massachusetts and in other states; continuing education at a discount; employment opportunities; professional contacts; leadership opportunities; recognition and an opportunity to vote on changes within ADHA and MDHA.
2. What is expected of me if I join?
   Nothing is expected of an individual member, although the greatest benefit from membership will come from your participation at meetings; and contributing ideas and skills to the progression of your profession via this professional association.
3. I only want to be a member of MDHA and my local component, is that possible?
   No, I am sorry, but membership to the state constituent and the local component come directly from membership in our national association, the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
4. Where can I find out about dental hygiene licensure?
   The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry, located at 239 Causeway St., Boston, MA 02114; (phone- 617 727-0084), is where you will find information on licensure requirements, local anesthesia and continuing education guidelines. This is also where you will submit address and name changes.

   Other state boards can be found through the ADHA web site www.adha.org

5. How can I contact the component that I live in?
   All component contact information is listed on our web site under components or you can contact MDHA at 1-800 MASS-DHA.
6. How can I find out about MDHA's annual meeting?
   Our annual meeting, The Conference, is held over one weekend in September. The Conference offers continuing education courses, hospitality and networking opportunities for all who attend. During this weekend, we also host our House of Delegates meeting and elect new Execuitive Officers. Keep checking this website for updated information or contact our President.