Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association
The GDHA is an affiliate of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) and is the only association to unite, support and empower Georgia Dental Hygienists and that is OUR MISSION and OUR VISION!
The GDHA is the only professional organization advocating for Dental Hygienists in the state of Georgia and is your one-stop resource for all matters Dental Hygiene!
GDHA 2024-2025 Board of Chairmen
Important Information
GDHA is proud to offer certification in the GDHA
Board of Dentistry approved course
"LOCAL ANESTHESIA FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS"
GDHA reserves the right to change, modify or alter without notice all fees, charges, tuition, expenses, and costs of any kind and further reserves the right to add or delete without notice any course offering or information.
GDHA Leadership and Officers for the 2024-2025 Year
Our mission is to unite and empower dental hygienists to enhance the public’s oral and overall health.
Our vision is that dental hygienists are valued and integrated into the healthcare delivery system to improve the public’s health. ADHA's Code of Ethics
GDHA is pleased to present our leaders and officers for the 2024-2025 year:
President
Sheriese Ferguson, RDH
President-Elect
Tina Clark, RDH, MBA
Immediate Past-President
Elaine Kennedy, RDH
Vice President
Keonka Williams, RDH
Treasurer
Anita LaTourette, RDH
Secretary
Iris Mason, RDH, BSDH
Speaker of the Assembly
Kathy Starr, RDH
ADHA Delegate-Chair
Mustapha Conteh, RDH, BSDH
ADHA Delegate
Lisa Melvin, RDH
ADHA Delegate
Jackie Walker Cox,
BSDH,RDH, MSBC
ADHA Delegate
Tatiyana Matthews, RDH
Atlanta Component Chair
Wanda Hill, RDH, BSDH, MBA
Athens Component Chair
Amber Doucette,RDH
Foothills Component Chair
Barbara Harrison, RDH
Georgia Remote Outreach (GRO)
Component Chair
Lamara Moore, RDH
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We are a community of your peers:
At every stage of your career, ADHA/GDHA helps you be your best for the people who count on you most – your patients.
We support your goals by:
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Helping to ensure access to quality oral health care for Georgian's
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Promoting dental hygiene education, licensure, practice and research
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Representing your legislative interests at the local, state and federal levels.
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ADHA/GDHA members have access to the latest news and research through our industry publications:
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Access Magazine and the Journal of Dental Hygiene
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Hundreds of continuing education courses,
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And dozens of scholarships, grants and events
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We invite you to join our vibrant community of dental hygienists – partnering to share the knowledge, insights, research and opportunities you need to advance your career!
Questions?
Please contact the ADHA Member Services Division with any questions or information requests at 312-440-8900.
OUR EXPERTISE
While the GDHA works tirelessly to advocate and further the scope of practice for dental hygienists in Georgia, we consider ourselves experts and an informational resource for all matters regarding dental hygiene.
So whether you are a patient, a dental hygiene clinician, a student clinician or an aspiring dental hygienist, you have come to the right place!
LOCAL ANESTHESTIC
This Georgia Board of Dentistry approved Local Anesthetic Certification Course provides the didactic and clinical education necessary for the administration of local anesthetic agents by dental hygienists under the direct supervision of a Georgia licensed dentist.
CONSUMER RESOURCES
All the information you need as a consumer/ patient to make informed decisions and take the necessary steps to improve, and maintain healthy and optimal oral health!
DENTAL HYGIENISTS
Whether you are a seasoned dental hygienist, an aspiring hygienist or would like to know what hygienists are and do, here's where you can find all the hygiene scoop!