American Dental Hygienists' Association

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is the largest national organization representing the professional interests of more than 150,000 dental hygienists across the United States. Dental hygienists are preventive oral health professionals, licensed in dental hygiene, who provide educational, clinical and therapeutic services that support total health through the promotion of optimal oral health. For more information about ADHA, dental hygiene, or the link between oral health and general health, visit ADHA online.

Public Resources

Oral Health
This page presents oral health information targeted to consumers of various demographic groups.

Programs and Alliances

American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute for Oral Health
The mission of the ADHA Institute for Oral Health is to advance the profession of dental hygiene through scholarships, research and service in collaboration with the American Dental Hygienists' Association.

National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM)
Through the NDHM program, ADHA continues to stress increasing the public’s awareness about the importance of preventive services in maintaining good oral hygiene and to encourage others to develop and continue with a daily oral health routine.

Oral Health America’s Wisdom Tooth Project / OHA + ADHA Member Center
ADHA members are contributing content for OHA’s national Wisdom Tooth Project to connect older adults and their care advisors with information about oral health complications related to aging.

Videos

CLL at the 89th Annual Session - Community Service Day

Contact Us

American Dental Hygienists' Association
444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312.440.8900
Website: www.adha.org
Email: mail@adha.net

Media Contact: Mariam Pera, ADHA Public Relations Coordinator/Editorial Assistant, Tel: 312.440.8943