July 25, 2025

Dear ADHA Member,

Our profession is changing, and so is ADHA! As dental hygienists, we face new challenges and opportunities in today’s healthcare landscape, and ADHA is stepping up to meet these needs in fresh, exciting ways.

What’s New and Why It Matters to You

We’ve restructured our governance! As the annual House of Delegates that served our organization for a century and put us on the path to success comes to an end, we’re putting YOU at the center of decision-making. Now, every ADHA member can directly submit policy ideas and bylaw suggestions to our Board of Directors year-round. Your ideas go straight to decision-makers and get reviewed quickly for faster action.

But that’s just the beginning. Starting next year, YOU get to vote for two members who will serve on our new Governance Committee. This committee will help select future ADHA leaders, and your vote matters in shaping who represents your interests.

A message for you, as an ADHA member, from President Lancette VanGuilder.

More Ways to Get Involved

Ready to make a real difference? Find ways to volunteer and drive change. Check out adha.org/GetInvolved to discover opportunities that match your interests and schedule – mentoring, committees, advocacy or community health initiatives – there’s a perfect spot for you to shine.

Want to see what ADHA is working on for you? Visit adha.org/WorkingForYou to catch up on our advocacy wins, new CE courses, legislative news, articles and content, and all the ways your membership investment is paying off.

Your Voice, Your Future

Today’s dental hygienists want meaningful ways to participate, drive change, and advance our path toward professional autonomy – and that’s exactly what we’re delivering.

All ADHA members can now:

• Submit policy suggestions directly to the board anytime online
• Vote for Governance Committee members who will help shape ADHA’s future
• Email ideas, questions, or concerns directly to [email protected]
• Find involvement opportunities that fit your passion and schedule

Looking Ahead Together

ADHA remains your largest membership organization dedicated to advancing dental hygiene, supporting your career, and protecting oral health for everyone. What’s different is how we’re working together to make it happen – faster, more inclusively and with your direct input driving our decisions.

Your membership has never been more valuable, and your opportunities to shape the future of dental hygiene have never been greater. Ready to jump in? Visit adha.org/GetInvolved and let’s change the profession together.

With excitement for what’s ahead,

Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA

ADHA President