Pennsylvania
Dental Hygienists’ Association
Mission: Advocate for the well-being of the dental hygienist and the overall health of the public
Vision: Advancing dental hygiene—improving overall health
PDHA Goals:
1. Advocacy: PDHA advocates for the profession and the interests of dental hygienists throughout their careers.
2. Autonomy: PDHA promotes autonomy.
3. Alliances: PDHA supports integration and collaboration.
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News & Information
The ADHA Institute for Oral Health (IOH) National Fundraiser – Scholarships for RDHs by RDHs
The ADHA Institute for Oral Health (IOH) National Fundraiser – Scholarships for RDHs by RDHs (IOH), the only national foundation […]
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Water fluoridation petition for Mechanicsburg PA
Last month PDHA, the Community Water Fluoridation Task Force, and Pennsylvania Oral Health Coalition (PCOH) sent a letter to the Department of Environmental Protection expressing concerns about a proposal that would end water fluoridation in Mechanicsburg, PA Upper Allen Township. We shared our concerns about the negative impact that such a proposal would have on the health of the children and adults in that area. Our letter resulted in the permit being denied until a public meeting could be held. This meeting may be held as early as June. The group is now working to secure signatures & comments from within the community of Mechanicsburg’s Upper Allen Township currently being served by Suez Water. Due to social distancing, Merrilynn Marsh from PCOH has put together an electronic petition.
Our focus is to inform and gain the participation of hygienists residing or working within Upper Allen Township. Your support and participation would be most valuable. Our group is trying to engage the Mechanicsburg community in the fight to retain fluoride in the water.
There is NO NEED TO DONATE. We are seeking signatures and comments only.
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Northeast Component Board of trustees Update information
Hello PDHA Members! I hope you are all staying safe and healthy during this unprecedented time. We want to share all that is going on within our Association and updates from our most recent online Board of Trustees Meeting held via Zoom on Saturday 7/25/2020.
PDHA has been working hard to keep updated on the most current information and communicating with organizations, government agencies, individuals and hygienists across the state to advocate for the safe- ty and fair labor treatment of hygienists in Pennsylvania. We have been able to post resources for hygienists on our Web page and Social Media Platforms please keep an eye out for the information as it becomes available.
Give Kids a Smile Day event
The Fortis Scranton Dental Hygiene students hosted it’s 8th annual Give Kids a Smile Day event on Saturday February 29, […]
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Keystone Dental
Health Conference
Save the date
The 2024 Keystone Dental Health Conference October 24-27th in Gettysburg, PA
Details coming soon