Academic Effort Award
1. An active PDHA member
2. Academic effort through:
- developing an educational program
- conducting research and publishing results
- publication of original material which contributes to:
- i.) the knowledge of the dental hygiene profession
- ii.) the dental health knowledge of the public
Bridget Dorsey
2020 Academic Effort Award Recipient
Certificate of Recognition Award
The Certificate of Recognition Award is presented to a member of the general public (not a member of the dental hygiene profession) that contributes to further the interest of the dental hygiene profession.
Dr. Thomas Klena
2020 Certificate of Recognition Award Recipient
Community Dental Health Award
This award is presented annually
1. An active member of PDHA
2. Community dental health involvement demonstrated by:
- a volunteer or public health employee demonstrating exceptional involvement in public health
- a member who has initiated, developed, and established the most innovative community dental health project.
The Louise Coira Memorial Outstanding Member Award
This award is presented every two years – even years only
- An active PDHA member who has been a member for at least ten (10) consecutive years.
- Contribution during that time to include active, productive, and meritorious service to a component and/or PDHA
