ADHA: the largest professional organization representing the interests of dental hygienists. Our members enjoy professional support, educational programs, and numerous opportunities for participation in association decision making. With your support, NMDHA volunteers can carry out the mission to advance the art and science of dental hygiene, and to promote the highest standards of education and practice in the profession.
NMDHA: New Mexico Dental Hygienists' Association, a constituent under ADHA.
Constituent: state, commonwealth, federal district, territory or possession of the United States that is a subgroup of the ADHA.
Components: voting members of the same constituent that practice, reside or hold a license within the same geographical territory.
District IX: ADHA is divided into 12 districts. District IX is comprised of New Mexico (NMDHA), Oklahoma (ODHA), and Texas (TDHA) Dental Hygiene Associations.
Trustee: an elected officer of District IX delegates. This individual is the president of the district and link between ADHA and the constituents.
Delegate: elected by the members of their constituent to attend ADHA annual business meeting (House of Delegates) to represent their state and vote on behalf of the members of that constituent on dental hygiene issues.
Tripartite: consisting of 3 parts.
ADHA is a tripartite organization. Membership in ADHA includes membership in NMDHA and your local component. New Mexico consists of five components: Central/High Desert, Southern/Las Cruces, Eastern, Northern, and Tres Rios/Northwest. Members may belong to the constituent and component of their choice based on where they reside, practice or hold a license.
Questions/comments for any component president should be directed to the NMDHA President, at NMDHADropbox@gmail.com. The president will forward your email to the intended component president.
| Component | Counties |
|---|---|
| High Desert Dental Hygienists' Association | Cibola, Bernalillo, Valencia, and Torrance |
| NMDHA - Southern Component | Catron, Socorro, Grant, Sierra, Hidalgo, Luna, Doña Ana, and Otero |
| Tres Rios Dental Hygienists' Association | San Juan, Rio Arriba, McKinley, and Sandoval |
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For more information, email the Member Services Chair at NMDHADropbox@gmail.com.
If you would like to volunteer for any community service events or to become involved in leadership of the NMDHA, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at NMDHADropbox@gmail.com.
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