The American Dental Hygienists’ Association offers members-only opportunities to apply for awards and leadership positions.  As a student member you can set yourself apart by taking your involvement to the next level.  Review your opportunities below and contact student.relations@adha.net with any questions.

National Student Presentation Competition
Student Table Clinic and Research Poster Sessions

Better known as the table clinic and research poster sessions, the National Student Presentation Competition is a great way for you to grow academically while contributing to your profession.  For a Table Clinic, 1 - 4 students present a review of literature of a current trend of theory in DH in a provocative and educational way using a display board, brochures, and a presentation.  For a Research Poster, 1 - 4 students present original research through a poster a presentation.Thanks to generous support from 3M ESPE, first prize in each category is $1000 with a matching grant to the winners’ school. Cash prizes will also be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place winners.

Please visit the Center for Lifelong Learning website for the new Table Clinics and Research Poster Schedule. New this year, the judging will take place Wednesday, June 13th.

Please review the requirements for each presentation carefully.  The format may differ from your school or state competitions.

Table Clinic Application

Research Poster Application

Student Member Community Service Award

The Community Service Award recognizes outstanding student member community service projects that have brought oral healthcare education, screening, and/or services to those in need. To be eligible for this award 90% or more of your class needs to be Student Members of ADHA.  Submitted projects are judged on the nature of the project, its goals and objectives, level of participation, the amount of time involved, its target population, its outcome, and an essay on how the project demonstrated outstanding community service. New this year: One grand prize of $3,000 will be awarded.

Application

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Student Delegate/Alternate Delegate

Each of the twelve ADHA Districts will select one Student Delegate and one Student Alternate Delegate. Student Members selected for these positions have the unique opportunity to represent all Student Members of ADHA.  Student Delegates/Alternates attend their District Workshop and ADHA’s Center for Lifelong Learning at Annual Session, including all Student Track events and ADHA’s House of Delegates sessions.  Funding is provided to cover airfare, lodging, ground transportation and per diem. *Because funds may vary annually, please contact your District Trustee for exact dollar amounts.

If selected as one of the twelve Student Delegates, you will receive information regarding how to apply to be the Voting Student Delegate who votes in the ADHA House of Delegates (HOD) during Annual Session. Please note, in addition to attending the HOD sessions, the Voting Student Delegate must be present at the HOD floor to cast her/his vote.  You will also receive information regarding how to apply to be the Reporting Student Delegate who attends the Student Mega Issue discussion and records the student viewpoint to share with the HOD.

Just read what the 2011 Student Delegates/Alternates had to say about their experience:

“This experience was, without doubt, the best experience that I have had since I began dental hygiene school.” – Amanda R., District I

“I would definitely encourage others to apply for the Student Delegate/Alternate Student Delegate position. The initial reason to get others to apply is the fully paid flight and hotel to get the interests of other students. But the biggest reason to apply is for the once in a lifetime experience, because this was an experience I would never forget.” – Kyle V., District III

“It is a great way to help you understand the workings of the ADHA. You have opportunities to network and learn new techniques and try products that could help you. You get to be a leader and have your voice heard.” – Karaleigh M., District X

Application

Student Advisory Board

Apply to be one of four students selected to represent student issues, challenges, and viewpoints on the ADHA’s Committee on Student Relations (CSR).   The Student Advisory Board (SAB) members are in contact with the CSR throughout the year via email and conference calls. The SAB members are able to assist with planning the student track for ADHA’s Center for Lifelong Learning at Annual Session. The SAB members are appointed by ADHA’s President.

Application