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President's Message
Dear SFVDHS Members and Colleagues,
Welcome to the San Fernando Valley Dental Hygiene Society (SFVDHS), a component of the California Dental Hygiene Association (CDHA). We are Dental Hygienists who care about our community and are the voice of our profession. We welcome new and prospective members, students and professionals, to join us in growing our component. Please check our website for upcoming events, job openings, and how to get involved.
As member of CDHA offers many benefits such as discounted liability, disability, healthcare, auto and home insurances, networking, discounted CE courses, mentoring, leadership opportunities and many more. CDHA is constantly working on several legislative actions to increase the scope of practice for RDH’s and RDHAP’s.
SFVDHS is looking for volunteers who share their passion for the profession, community service, and expanding their network to join our committee. We are constantly planning new projects, community events, CE courses, and more. We appreciate your ideas, your time, and your support. If you would like to attend the next meeting, please email a board member for details. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.
Thank you.
Melanie Wong, BSDH, RDH, RDHAP
CDHA NEWS
April 22, 2026
Apply by May 6!
Do you know an exceptional CDHA member who has dedicated decades to advancing the dental hygiene profession? Here's your opportunity to recognize their outstanding contributions by nominating them for the CDHA Life Membership-an honor awarded by nomination only.
To be considered for the Life Membership, candidates must meet the following criteria:
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Written Recommendation: Provide a recommendation from a component trustee or a CDHA member that includes rationale for eligibility/endorsement and outstanding contributions in five (5) or more of the seven (7) roles of the Registered Dental Hygienist.
- Roles of the Registered Dental Hygienist:
- Clinician
- Corporate
- Public Health
- Researcher
- Educator
- Administrator
- Entrepreneur
- Roles of the Registered Dental Hygienist:
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Curriculum Vitae: Provide a copy of the candidate's curriculum vitae, using the CDHA CV template, detailing their professional career.
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Continuous Active Membership: The candidate must have been a continuous active member of CDHA for at least 35 years.
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Written Testimonials: Submit 3 written testimonials from individuals who have been mentored into CDHA/component leadership by the candidate.
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Active Leadership Documentation: Provide documentation of active leadership participation in state-elected positions (e.g., Officer, Speaker of the House, Component/Regional Trustee, Council Chair, CalHyPac Chair, or Foundation Chair).
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Bonus Points: Documentation of additional contributions to the dental/dental hygiene profession, such as being a textbook author, national speaker, or State Dental Board member.
Submission Instructions:
Complete the Life Member Candidate Application, gather the required documents, and email them to CDHA Executive Administrator at hien@cdha.org by, Wednesday, May 6.
Candidates must score a minimum of 30 points to be considered. The Life Member Committee will review submissions, and approved candidates will be presented for election at the 2026 House of Delegates by the Board of Trustees.
Don't miss this opportunity to honor someone who has made a lasting impact on the dental hygiene profession!
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- The California Dental Hygienists' Association invites you to JOIN US NOW!
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