The Student Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA) is the professional membership organization of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association specifically for the dental hygiene student. Each dental hygiene school has a SADHA program and a SADHS faculty advisor. It pays to belong with benefits from the National, State and Local Associations.
SCHOLARSHIP: ADHA and the Office of Oral Health offer scholarship opportunities to second year dental hygiene students. Included in the criteria, is membership in SADHA
MENTORING: CADHS sponsors a program whereby students are matched with active members of ASDHA, who will assist, encourage and support the student when requested.
STUDENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: SADHA members are invited to attend SHOR held in conjunction with the House of Delegates. It is an introduction into the workings of the dental hygiene associations.
PARTICIPATION: Students may attend meetings and CE courses at reduced rates.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Students are invited to assist with community service projects.
CAMARADERIE: Network and interface with dental hygienists in your local area. Attend the CADHA Social Hours, the first Wednesday of the month, every month. See the Calendar Page.
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Congratulations to the newly elected SADHA officers of the Rio Salado College School of Dental Hygiene Class of 2011!
President: Dania Weiss
Secretary: Melissa Walker
Treasurer: Emma Kaz Frick
Rio Salado graduating class of 2010
Western Society of Periodontology Award: Sara Fransen
Golden Scaler Award: Sara Fransen
S.T.A.R. Award: Sharma Mulqueen
Most Valuable Team Members: Tinka Rosas and Lori Flake
Continued Development of High Clinical Skills: Anna Vitale and Monica Gonzales
Contribution Toward Preventive Oral Health: Lara Deroule
Sigma Phi Alpha Student Inductees: Margo Brown and Jennifer Neilsen
Sigma Phi Alpha Faculty Inductee: Michael Cenerini
Sara Fransen (left), a dental-hygienist student at Rio Salado Community College in Phoenix, and instructor Sue Fuller look at a patient during class. A presidential initiative could mean more money for community colleges.
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RIO SALADO COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF DENTAL HYGIENE
SADHA OFFICERS CLASS OF 2010
The Rio class of 2010 held their SADHA Officer elections Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Congratulations and best wishes to those elected
