MISSION STATEMENT
The National Dental Hygienists’ Association is an organization for licensed dental hygienists and student dental hygienists who have graduated from or are enrolled in an accredited dental hygiene program. NDHA represents the professional interests of under-represented minority Dental Hygienists in the United States.
Dental hygienists are licensed oral health care professionals responsible for the provision of clinical, educational, research, administrative and therapeutic services to the public. Their services support total health and contribute to optimal oral health.
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NDHA HISTORICAL PROSPECTIVE
In 1932, The NDHA was founded by African American dental hygienists. In the 30's, the goal was to unite the limited number of minority dental hygiene practitioners in the United States.
In 1962, the NDHA implemented a restructuring initiative designed to enhance the visibility of the association. The NDHA joined the National Dental Association in holding concurrent annual conventions. While the NDHA and the NDA still hold their annual conventions jointly, the NDHA functions as an autonomous organization. The NDHA board is comprised of five
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NDHA Objectives
- Promote the highest educational and ethical standards for Dental Hygienists.
- Create definitive position statements on issues impacting the professional of Dental Hygiene.
- Enhance recruitment efforts for minority students to serve communities in need.
- Assist in the access to oral care for the "working poor" and children.
- Improve the Associations' visibility via public service.
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- Issue additional scholarships to qualified students.
- Increase NDHA membership and services provided to members to include an Association newsletter.
- Enhance relations with Corporate Partners.
- Enhance relations with the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
- Enhance relations with the Hispanic Dental Association.
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