WDHA
WDHA stands for the Wisconsin Dental Hygienists' Association.
ADHA
WDHA is a constituent of the
ADHA - the American Dental Hygienists' Association. WDHA
has been in existence since 1927.
Our Mission
The mission of WDHA is to advance, promote and protect the dental hygiene profession
in Wisconsin.
What does 'tripartite'
mean?
ADHA is a Tripartite organization, meaning it is an organization
of three parts. National (ADHA), Constituents (WDHA) and Components
(sections of the state, in Wisconsin there are eight local components
– please refer to the contact us page for more details)
Who can be a
member?
There are many different membership categories within ADHA, to be
a full voting member the applicant must be a licensed dental hygienist.
Executive Officers
Executive Officers are elected to
serve WDHA annually. The positions are: President, President-Elect,
Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Speaker of the House and Delegate
to ADHA annual session.
The 8 components
of WDHA
There are eight components in Wisconsin.
On another page of this website there is a component
map. If you have questions about which component area you might
be in, contact WDHA at info@rdhwdha.com for clarification.
| 1 Milwaukee |
6 (Formerly Waukesha
– currently consolidated with Madison and Milwaukee components.) |
| 2 Madison |
7 Kettle Moraine |
| 3 Fox Valley |
8 La Crosse |
| 4 Bay Area |
9 Eau Claire |
| 5 Central |
|
Meetings
Each component has its own officers including trustee, president
and treasurer. The components often hold meetings,
have study club sessions, continuing education courses, organize
community oral health projects and social gatherings. This is where
you can get to know your fellow hygienists and get involved.
Board of Trustees
and House Delegates
Four times each year there is a meeting of the officers and trustees
from each component - the Board of Trustees meeting. Once each year there is an annual session where elected
delegates from each component meet to make decisions about the work
and the policies of WDHA - the House of Delegates.
Lobbyist
WDHA employs lobbyists who monitor
legislation that is important to the profession of dental hygiene
and attend the Dental Examining Board meetings in Madison. The lobbyist
also assists in drafting and promoting new legislation when the
Board of Trustees or House of Delegates directs them to do so.
Membership
Membership in ADHA / WDHA
is voluntary, but essential for the professional development of
the dental hygienist. Check out our down-loadable membership form! |
