Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the North Carolina Dental Hygienists' Association (NCDHA)! As you embark on this journey, it's important to understand our association's structure and the process for joining.

NCDHA is a proud member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA), which follows a tripartite structure. This means that membership in NCDHA is interconnected with membership in ADHA and your local component.

Before becoming a member of NCDHA, you must first join the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA). ADHA is the national organization representing dental hygienists across the United States. As a member of ADHA, you gain access to a wide range of benefits, including advocacy efforts, continuing education opportunities, networking events, and resources to support your career development.

Once you've joined ADHA, you can select the North Carolina Dental Hygienists' Association (NCDHA) as your constituent. By choosing NCDHA as your constituent, you become part of our dynamic community of dental hygienists in North Carolina. NCDHA offers additional benefits and opportunities tailored to the needs of our state's hygienists, including local networking events, continuing education programs, and advocacy initiatives focused on issues impacting our profession in North Carolina.

As a member of NCDHA, you have the opportunity to engage with fellow hygienists, participate in our events and programs, and contribute to our mission of advancing dental hygiene education and practice in North Carolina. Whether you're attending a continuing education course, volunteering for a community outreach event, or serving on a committee, your involvement helps strengthen our profession and support the oral health of our communities.