The Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association is the professional association for Texas dental hygienists. As a member you will also enjoy the benefits of being a part of our national association ADHA. By joining your professional colleagues you will also enjoy the benefits of being part of our national association the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. Membership in your professional association is a tripartite membership providing support on 3 levels, national, state wide, and local component levels .
Membership Benefits:
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Legislative representation. TDHA is the only Association representing dental hygiene interests in the state political arena. ADHA is the largest professional organization representing the interests of dental hygienists.
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Professional support, educational programs, and opportunities for participation in association decision making. With your support, we can carry out our mission to advance the art and science of dental hygiene, and to promote the highest standards of education and practice in the profession. www.adha.org
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Build a professional identity and credentials for yourself and your profession.
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Keep abreast of the current changes and trends occurring in the dental field.
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Form new friendships with the people who share your professional beliefs and goals.
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Develop professional contacts that may lead you to new career possibilities.
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Opportunity to contribute to your community through professional activities.
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Opportunities to acquire and develop new skills and interests such as leadership, public speaking, etc.
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Contribute to the protection of your role in the oral health care delivery system.
ADHA/TDHA/COMPONENT MEMBERSHIP- PAYMENT OPTIONS
OPTION 1: Payment in full
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Dues are due January 1st of each year.
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New and rejoining members may complete the application and mail it in with a check or credit card information.
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http://www.adha.org/resources-docs/7411_Membership_Application.pdf
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Log into your member account to pay your annual dues at https://mymembership.adha.com.
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Contact ADHA at 312-440-8900to pay via credit card
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Mail a check to: 444 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611
OPTION 2: Payment by Quarterly Installments
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Payments are divided into 4 equal payments
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Example: $303 (total dues)/4 quarterly payments = $75.75 per quarter
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A processing fee of $3/ quarter would be added = $78.75 per quarter
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Current members can switch to the quarterly payment plan by contacting ADHA member services at (312)440-8900 or online at www.adha.org
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Payment is offered by electronic payment with a credit card- no checks
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Payment will be automatically withdrawn from your credit card on the above dates
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You will receive an electronic notice 45 days prior to each installment withdrawal date
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If no payment is received, you will be dropped from the installment plan 45 days after payment was due
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If your credit card changes at any time during the year you must notify ADHA member services of this change as soon as possible
To learn more about ADHA membership, to join, or to renew your membership, please click here. Update any changes in your contact information at ADHA.org.
Please contact the TDHA membership chair if you have questions: Amber Lovatos, RDH, BSDH
Membership in your professional association . . . $6.00/Week
Supporting your profession . . . Priceless!!
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