Links for Volunteerism Opportunities
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ORAL HEALTH
In NJ you can assist children is obtaining needed oral healthcare - volunteer and/or contribute with:
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute for Oral Health
The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact is now active in eleven States and is NOW being considered in New Jersey Legislation.
S 702 and A 1896 are New Jersey’s bills regarding the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact (DDH Compact). As you may know, the DDH Compact is a comprehensive, interstate licensure agreement that allows licensed dentists and dental hygienists to practice in all participating states without needing to obtain individual licenses in each one. The compact has already been enacted in 11 states, with pending legislation in 15 others.
Let’s ensure New Jersey stays at the forefront of advancing oral health care—take action today!
-NJDHA & ADHA Leaders
Click the link below to let your legislators know you support the DDH Compact!
Get in the Game: Join March Madne$$
It’s tip‑off time! For four action‑packed weeks this March, I invite you to suit up, rally together and help take a winning shot at the annual fundraising goal by joining the March Madne$$ Campaign. Make your contribution count for NJDHA - just go to Becky Pugh's Fundraising page to fund scholarships & grants - needed for professional autonmy!
We Are Better Together!
Have you visited your dental hygienist lately?
Know what's going on in your mouth and the connection with other parts of your body. NJDHA Central component President Alexis and Secretary Giovanna, and NJDHA ED Howard, and President Stacy gathered at the Toms River billboard on Route 37 to promote the importance of having your dental hygienist help you achieve optimum overall health with their knowledge and expertise. Billboards throughout NJ sponsored by NJDHA's Central Component to create awareness.
We want to thank NJDHA's Central Director, Debbie Locke, for persisting in pursuing this opportunity for the Central component in RAISING OUR VOICE!!! Central President Alexis Schone, Director/Treasurer Debbie Locke, Vice President Jennifer DeMaio, Secretary Giovanna Onofrietti, and Membership Chair Catherine Monchik worked tirelessly to organize this at a time when dental hygienists, nationwide, are concerned about their profession and their patients' safety, because of shortcut workforce positions being presented to legislation.
Lets flood social media with RDHs passionate about awareness for what we do, tag New Jersey Dental Hygienists' Association and Central Component - NJDHA with your photos! Email CentralNJDHA@gmail.com with your photos an earn a free CE, they have two left this year.
Where and when?
Lyndhurst on Ridge Rd. at Freeman St. and runs from 5.27.25 to 10.12.25
Redbank on Newman Springs Rd, West of Route 35 and runs from 6.23.25 to 8.17.25
Toms River on Route 37 was live from 6.30.25 to 7.6.25
GSP Exit 125 was live from 7.7.25 to 7.13.25
Toms River on Route 9, .5 miles North of the GSP entrance runs from 7.14.25 to 9.7.25 and
Ocean on Route 35, 275 feet North of Talmadge and will run from 9.15.25 to 10.12.25
New Jersey Bringing Awareness to Our Profession
Proud to share something BIG for our profession 🤍🦷
Created by ADHA in partnership with the Foundations of Delta Dental, Hygienist Inspired is an innovative chairside recruitment program designed to leverage the powerful relationships dental hygienists build every single day to strengthen our workforce.
Why was it created?
✨ Address Workforce Shortages – The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects dental hygiene employment to grow 9% from 2023–2033 (that’s twice the average rate of other professions!). We need more hygienists.
✨ Improve Access to Care – Underserved communities, especially rural areas and communities of color, often lack access to dental care. This program cultivates future professionals from within those communities.
✨ Increase Diversity in Our Profession – In 2022, 96% of dental hygienists were female and 82% were white (U.S. Census Bureau). A workforce that reflects the population we serve benefits everyone.
Hygienist Inspired is now in its second year, and NJ had the opportunity to be part of it! 🇳🇯
NJDHA President Pam, Immediate Past President Stacy, and member/educator Mary Lou spent the weekend in Ft. Lauderdale for training — and we are bringing this energy back home.
We’re calling on dental hygienists, educators, and oral health advocates to introduce the RDH career path to patients and community members we encounter every day.
💫 Become a Hygienist Inspired Ally.
Allies raise awareness about the vital role of dental hygienists by doing what we do best: building relationships, sharing knowledge, and sparking interest in this rewarding career — without adding extra demands to your schedule.
TAKE THE PLEDGE
#HygienistInspired #ADHA #NJDHA #DentalHygienist #OralHealthAdvocate #FutureRDH #ProfessionalPride
Applications for Scholarships, as well as Community Service & Research Grants, are Open - Move the profession ahead and apply.
Dental hygienist are healthcare professionals, and there needs to be an increase in the awareness of our profession for all people from different backgrounds, ethnicities, races, cultures, ages, and genders. This ADHA HI Ambassador program does exactly that. As dental hygienists, we bring our diverse backgrounds and experiences to share with others to inspire them to either consider the dental hygiene profession for their future or to spread the word to others they know to inspire them. Absolutely love being a trailblazer and change maker to improve the lives of others. It’s such an honor to be part of a program with other inspiring dental hygienists and knowing two daughters that I was able to inspire already. I’m ready for the journey and will enjoy every minute. Please reach out to me if you have any questions at stacyonofriettirdhphd@gmail.com.
