ADHA Massachusetts

ADHA Massachusetts ADHA Massachusetts We have more concern for the general health of our patients and not just their oral health .

The Massachusetts Dental Hygienists' Association was incorporated on May 19, 1944 by 11 hygienists “to assist in promoting the art and science of dental hygiene, elevate and sustain the professional character and education of the dental hygienists, promote mutual improvement, social intercourse and good will; disseminate knowledge of oral hygiene, enlighten and direct public opinion in relation to oral hygiene and dental prophylaxis; to represent, to have cognizance of and to endeavor to safeguard the common interests of the dental profession.”

Today's Massachusetts dental hygienists are endeavoring to do much the same thing in a different time and place. As dental hygienists in the 21st century we are also concerned with OSHA standards; with new technologies; and with increasing our political knowledge and clout to assist the profession of dental hygiene in serving the public's oral health and total health needs. The Massachusetts Dental Hygienists' Association is part of the American Dental Hygienists' Association and has representation on their Board of Trustees through the District One Trustee. We have collaborative relationships with many organizations and associations, including those in other dental fields, the medical field and public health. The Board of Trustees is the leadership conduit of the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists' Association and is lead by the President with assistance from the Executive Officers. The Board of Trustees is also comprised of Trustees that represent each of the 11 components and 6 Council Chairs. The Massachusetts Dental Hygienists' Association holds its' Annual Meeting in the fall of each year. It is at this meeting where the House of Delegates votes for its Executive Officers.

🏀 Join the Madness – Support Massachusetts Madness 2026! 🏀The ADHA Foundation’s March Madness Fundraiser is here, and Te...
03/08/2026

🏀 Join the Madness – Support Massachusetts Madness 2026! 🏀

The ADHA Foundation’s March Madness Fundraiser is here, and Team Massachusetts Madness 2026 is ready to make an impact!

You can support in two ways:
✔️ Donate to our Team General Fund
✔️ Register as a team participant and create your own fundraising page to raise even more for the cause!

🎉 Prizes for Top Fundraisers (Massachusetts Team):
🥇 1st Place – $100 Amazon Gift Card
🥈 2nd Place – Gold Floss Box Purse
🥉 3rd Place – $25 Dunkin Gift Card

✨ BONUS: Anyone who makes a donation to a team member or to the Team General Fund will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon Gift Card!

This fundraiser is open to members, student members, and non-members, so please help spread the word!

The ADHA Foundation awards thousands of dollars each year to advance the dental hygiene profession through scholarships, research, and community service. These funds support dental hygiene students, expand the field, and help hygienists provide oral health care and education in their communities.

👉 Join our team or make a donation today: Massachusetts Madness 2026

Together we can empower dental hygienists and increase access to oral health care. If joining the team isn’t for you, please consider making a small donation to support the cause.

Thank you for your support!

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📣 What to Expect for MDHA 2026 Lobby Day 🦷Join Katie Clare, Regulations & Practice Chair, and our consultants Charles Gr...
03/05/2026

📣 What to Expect for MDHA 2026 Lobby Day 🦷

Join Katie Clare, Regulations & Practice Chair, and our consultants Charles Group Consulting for an informative session on:
✅ The 5 bills submitted for this legislative cycle
✅ Updates on bills impacting dental hygienists
✅ What to expect for Lobby Day
✅ How YOU can advocate for your profession

Thursday, March 19, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Free for ADHA members | $10 for non-members
1 CEU
Registration link in bio!

Course Contact: governmentaffairs@massdha.org

Don’t miss this chance to stay informed and make a difference for dental hygiene in Massachusetts!

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03/02/2026

The Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association is 𝘵𝘩𝘦 voice advocating for hygienists across the Commonwealth and we’re inviting all MDHA members and Mass hygiene students to join our Board of Directors Meeting 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭!

Time: 7pm
Location: via zoom
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This is your opportunity to get involved, stay informed, and help shape the future of our profession in Massachusetts.

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02/27/2026

Big news for oral health in Massachusetts! 🦷

Our Dental Therapy Senate bill has officially been reported out of the Massachusetts Senate Committee on Health Care Financing favorably and is now moving to the Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways and Means.

Advancing out of Health Care Financing means the committee recognized the value of dental therapists in expanding access to care and improving cost-effectiveness within our health system. As the bill heads to Ways and Means, the focus shifts to fiscal considerations and the broader impact on the state budget — a critical step forward.

Dental therapy is about increasing access to care, especially for underserved communities, while building a more efficient, team-based model of care. Moving into Ways and Means signals that this conversation is being taken seriously at the highest levels.

Thank you to everyone who has testified, emailed, and advocated. Your voices are making a difference.

We’re not done yet — stay engaged.

COURSE TITLE: Massachusetts Public Health Hygiene SeminarSPEAKER: Melissa Leite CDA, RDH, BSCOURSE DATE: Sunday, March 2...
02/24/2026

COURSE TITLE: Massachusetts Public Health Hygiene Seminar
SPEAKER: Melissa Leite CDA, RDH, BS
COURSE DATE: Sunday, March 29, 2026 8am-12pm
LOCATION: Online
COST: $100 ADHA members | $185 non-members
CEU: 4.0 Credit Hours

**Must have 3 years or 4500 hours working experience as a hygienist to work as a PHDH **

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❄️ Snow Day Giveaway! ❄️We’re celebrating snow days and showing our appreciation for our incredible MDHA members with a ...
02/23/2026

❄️ Snow Day Giveaway! ❄️

We’re celebrating snow days and showing our appreciation for our incredible MDHA members with a special giveaway! Your dedication, passion, and commitment to our profession make the MDHA community stronger every single day — and we’re so grateful for YOU!

Prizes from:
✨ GuruNanda
✨ Piksters
✨ Releaf
✨ Weiss Naturals
✨ MDHA swag

How to Enter (MDHA Members Only):
1️⃣ Follow on Instagram
2️⃣ Like this post ♥️
3️⃣ Tag 2 fellow dental hygienists in the comments – each tag = 1 entry!

✨ Bonus Entry: Share this post to your Story and tag us!

Not a member yet?
Join MDHA by March 1st, send us a DM letting us know you joined, and receive 5 bonus entries!

🗓 Giveaway ends: 3/1/26 at 10:00 PM EST
🎉 Winners announced: 3/2/26 via Instagram

Eligibility: Open to current Massachusetts ADHA members only.

This giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Instagram or Facebook.

Save the date for our Conference on the Road. More information coming soon!
02/15/2026

Save the date for our Conference on the Road. More information coming soon!

⏰ Friendly Reminder, MDHA Members!It’s time to renew your MDHA membership. Stay connected, keep your benefits active, an...
02/12/2026

⏰ Friendly Reminder, MDHA Members!

It’s time to renew your MDHA membership. Stay connected, keep your benefits active, and continue being part of a strong, supportive professional community.

Renew today to ensure uninterrupted access to resources, updates, and member opportunities.

Thank you for being a valued part of MDHA!

🎓 Attention Graduating Massachusetts Dental Hygiene Students! 🎓The Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association is thril...
02/09/2026

🎓 Attention Graduating Massachusetts Dental Hygiene Students! 🎓

The Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association is thrilled to announce the ADHA Annual Session Award sponsored by MDHA! ✨ This award will send one outstanding graduating student to ADHA’s CLL 103rd Annual Session in Fort Worth, TX!!

🗓️ September 26-28, 2026
✈️ Roundtrip Airfare
🏨 2-Night Stay
🎟️ Registration Fee for the Conference

‼️ Application Due Date: March 1, 2026

To be eligible for this incredible opportunity, candidates must meet the following criteria:

✅ Must be an ACTIVE student member of ADHA
✅ Be entering at least your second year in an accredited Dental Hygiene program or pursuing higher degrees in dental hygiene, public health, or research.
✅ Attend at least 3 Board of Directors meetings either before graduation or following graduation
✅ Student must write an essay, no longer than 500 words explaining what they expect to gain from attending ADHA’s CLL 103rd Annual Session
✅ Minimum 1 letter of recommendation from a college professor or faculty member

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together in Fort Worth! Apply now and mark your calendars for the Student Summit on April 12, 2026.

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Attention Graduating Massachusetts Dental Hygiene Students! ✨Exciting news! The Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Associa...
02/07/2026

Attention Graduating Massachusetts Dental Hygiene Students! ✨

Exciting news! The Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association (MDHA) is offering a monetary award of up to $1000 to deserving candidates like YOU!

📅 Application Due Date: March 1, 2026

To qualify, you must:

✅ Be a permanent resident of Massachusetts, regardless of your school choice
✅ Be entering at least your second year in an accredited Dental Hygiene program or pursuing higher degrees in dental hygiene, public health, or research
✅ Have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (unofficial transcript accepted)
✅ Letter of recommendation from Program Director or faculty of the applicant is required
✅Write an essay (500 words or less) expressing your interests, career goals, and views on Dental Hygiene

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to receive financial support and acknowledgment for your hard work! Apply now and mark your calendars for the Student Summit on April 12, 2026.

Visit massdha.org for more information.

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02/04/2026

Katie Clare, Rules & Regulations Practice Chair for MDHA, breaks down the key 2026 legislative dates that impact your license, your practice, and your patients.

Jan 7 — Legislature convenes
Jan 28 — FY27 budget filed; Health Care Financing deadline
Mar 18 — No further extensions for House bills
Apr 29 — Final day to report constitutional amendments
May 5 — Deadline to enact initiative petitions
May 13 — Last day to call up late-filed constitutional amendments
May 27 — Health Care Financing final report deadline
July 31 — Last day for formal sessions
Sept 1 — State Primary Election
Nov 3 — General Election

Knowing when bills move is how we protect and advance dental hygiene in Massachusetts.

Follow MDHA for updates and advocacy alerts.

Address

Clinton, MA
01510

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 12pm
Tuesday 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 10am - 12pm
Thursday 10am - 12pm
Friday 11am - 1am
Saturday 10am - 12pm
Sunday 12am - 12pm

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+17743615625

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