CDHA Member Benefits

Exclusive Membership Rights: Only CDHA members may receive ADHA/CDHA/ Local Component benefits. Only members may serve in voluntary and elected positions.

Representation: Members receive expert representation on employment and professional issues before state regulatory agencies, the state legislature, the U.S. Congress and, if necessary, in court. Representation is provided by legislative advocates, consultants and lawyers with expertise in representing dental hygienists.

Communications: Members receive the CDHA Journal and State Report Newsletter in addition to The Journal of Dental Hygiene and ADHA's ACCESS news magazine. Local components also have a newsletter to keep members informed at the grass roots level. The 25 local components make CDHA accessible to every member. Local and state officers, in addition to our Glendale Office, are available to assist any member with special needs.

Continuing Education: CDHA sponsors scientific sessions in the spring and fall featuring nationally recognized speakers, student table clinics and exhibitors in addition to a continuing education morning at the annual House of Delegates. Local components also sponsor CE programs keeping members current with the state continuing education requirements and informed on the latest developments in the dental hygiene program.

Employment Referral: Most local components have referral chairs to help bring dental hygiene openings to the attention of member hygienists looking for employment.

Liberty Mutual Casualty Insurance: As a CDHA member, you qualify for a special group discount* on your auto, home, and renters insurance through Group Savings Plus® from Liberty Mutual. With Group Savings Plus, you can enjoy the ease and convenience of paying your premiums through checking account deductions with no finance charges. You'll also enjoy fast, easy round-the-clock claims service and a variety of discounts including multi-car, multi-policy, safe-driver, passive restraints and anti-theft device discounts*. See for yourself how much money you could save with Liberty Mutual compared to your current insurance provider. For a free, no-obligation quote, call 1-800-524-9400. Or contact: Mike Segur 1-800-821-0967 ext. 2213, Fax 916-564-2061, or email www.libertymutual.com/lm/michaelsegur.

Scholarship Assistance: Financial help for students and researchers is available to members who qualify. Information on scholarships can be found at ADHA. Click on Students and then click on Scholarships.

Disability Insurance: Only dental hygienists who are members of CDHA can obtain coverage through the Guardian Insurance Company, one of the top-rated disability insurers nationwide. Contact Ron Segal at 818-377-7773 for information.

Theme Park or Consumer Discounts: Members receive consumer and theme park savings. Members may mail a downloaded request form to CDHA to receive their coupons and cards. On the national level, ADHA members are eligible for discounts on long distance telephone service and car rental in addition to competitively priced credit card programs.