Newswise — CHICAGO, July 25, 2024 – The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA ® ), the largest association representing dental hygienists in the United States, is proud to announce its 2024 class of ADHA Professional Fellows, a distinction earned by ADHA members who have demonstrated exceptional achievement, ongoing commitment to their education, and dedication to the dental hygiene profession. In an event on Wednesday, July 25, in New Orleans, La., prior to the 2024 ADHA Annual Conference, members of the new cohort of 94 professional fellows were celebrated, and earned the designation of Fellow of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (FADHA).
Together with the inaugural class of 2023, the program now boasts over 250 Fellows, honoring their ongoing commitment to their education, to the practice of dental hygiene, and to their exemplary reputation in the areas of ethics, professional responsibility and professional standards. "The continued interest and celebration of this special designation of distinction is a reflection of the pride ADHA members have in their hard work and their ongoing commitment to the dental hygiene profession," said JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA, ADHA Director of Research, Education and Advocacy who is a member of the inaugural class. "This 2024 class represents all practice settings from clinical, research and education, to corporate, public health and even retired members, who continue to stay passionately involved .