Dental Hygienist Associations

Dental Hygienist Associations & Organizations

Group
American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA)

Mission and objectives
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association supports its members through educational program and numerous opportunities for participation in association decision making. Their mission is to advance the art and science of dental hygiene, and to promote the highest standards of education and practice in the profession.

Dental Hygienist Resources

Dental Hygienist Career Profile
Dental hygienists are among the fastest growing occupations today. The role of a hygienist is vast but essentially they assist dentists and provide care & treatment to patients. They often examine the health of patients’ teeth and gums, record abnormalities, and diagnose the severity of problems. Read more . . .

Degree and Program Information for a Dental Hygienist Career
Students must complete an accredited dental hygiene program, as well as pass written and oral examinations to become licensed in the state in which they want to practice. Read more . . .

Interview with a Professional Dental Hygienist
Do you have a question about dental hygienist careers? Check out this interview with a professional dental hygienist. Read more . . .

judy

I understand that the student needs to pass examinations to become licensed in the state in which he/she wants to work in. My question is: does the student need to go to school in that state or can he/she study in one state and then test in a different state? For example, if I want to study in Michigan but work in California – is that possible?

Thank you
myFootpath Advisor

To become a dental hygienist, you will need to pass both a national exam and the individual state exam for the state in which you wish to practice. So if you are studying in Michigan but want to work in California, you will need to take the national exam, and then the pass the state or regional exam. These steps are listed in more detail at http://www.adha.org/careerinfo/licensure.htm.