CDHA’s Professional Identity Statement was developed in 2014 based on member submissions, focus group discussions, and voting. It is a succinct, broad declaration designed to unite and inspire the profession and express the essence and value of who we are and what we do.

Now that more than 10 years have passed, we have undertaken a review to ensure the statement still resonates with members as a suitable representation of the profession. We have conducted several polls and consultations on the overall message and specific phrasing and have developed two final options for member consideration.

Please take a moment to let us know your preference by July 31.

*1.Thinking of yourself and how you see your role as an oral health professional, please consider the following two options and choose the one that resonates with you the most and best describes your work and the impact you have as a dental hygienist.(Required.)

I am a dental hygienist, a regulated professional, committed to advancing oral health as an essential part of overall health, through prevention, health promotion, and individualized care.

I am a dental hygienist and primary health care provider dedicated to promoting oral health as essential to overall health through prevention, education, and individualized care.

We hope that ultimately this new statement will help you embrace your profession, embrace your identity, show your pride, elevate the profession of dental hygiene, and promote dental hygienists as essential and valued primary oral health care providers.

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