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Representing the INTERESTS OF MANY DENTAL HYGIENISTS

The Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association has been serving dental hygienists in Ohio since 1923. Our members enjoy various benefits, such as student resources and continuing education information. We are proud to celebrate our 100th anniversary.

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Our Organization’s Objectives

  • Advocate full utilization of Dental Hygienists in all settings
  • Create and maintain initiatives to support dental hygienists and students
  • Encourage and attain new and continuing membership
  • Extend our legislative focus and involvement
  • Offer networking opportunities
  • Provide avenues for personal and professional growth
  • Push for excellent oral health access and delivery

Our Organization’s Objectives

  • Advocate full utilization of Dental Hygienists in all settings
  • Create and maintain initiatives to support dental hygienists and students
  • Encourage and attain new and continuing membership
  • Extend our legislative focus and involvement
  • Offer networking opportunities
  • Provide avenues for personal and professional growth
  • Push for excellent oral health access and delivery

ODHA Executive Committee 2024-2025

Kelly Kneale, President

Kelly Kneale, ODHA President

Kelly graduated magna cum laude from Cuyahoga Community College in 2018 with an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. She has worked in private practice since graduating and currently resides in North Olmsted.
 
Kelly first began as an active member of her local Cleveland component serving as their trustee from 2018-2022, ODHA Vice President 2022-2023, ODHA President-Elect 2023-2024, and most recently began her ODHA Presidency for 2024-2025!
 
Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband, Allan, along with their daughter Isla, and keeping the peace with her rescue animals in her free time. She also enjoys reading, riding her bike, running or exercising on the elliptical, and attending concerts.
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Beth Monnin, Immediate Past President

Beth Monnin, ODHA Immediate Past President

Beth Monnin, MSEd, RDH, is an Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College. She graduated from Lima Technical College in 1995, The Ohio State University in 2001, and the University of Dayton in 2004. She has over 25 years of experience in the dental hygiene field in both the educational and clinical settings.

She has been an ADHA member for nearly all her 25+ years as a dental hygienist and has served ODHA in many capacities, including secretary, member services chair, student council chair, administrative assistant, and ADHA delegate. She has also served in leadership roles in both the Dayton and Cincinnati components as president and trustee. She currently serves as ODHA President. When she is not teaching dental hygiene students she works as a sub clinical hygienist. She also enjoys reading, trail running, weight lifting, or watching Ohio State football/basketball or Reds baseball.

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Justin Nance, President Elect

Justin Nance, ODHA President-Elect

 
Justin completed his Associate of Applied Science from Rhodes State College in 2008 and later pursued his Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University in 2016. Currently, he is working towards his Masters in Dental Hygiene at the University of New Mexico.

Justin is an active member of ODHA and Northwestern component. He has held various leadership positions in the Northwestern component and currently serves as Treasurer and Trustee. Justin is also a member of the ODHA Academy of Dental Hygiene Studies and is a board advisor for Student Council and OH-HY-PAC..

As a full-time Instructor and Clinic Coordinator at Rhodes State College, Justin teaches several courses, including Radiography, Periodontology, Current Concepts, and Clinical. He is also the Advisor for the Rhodes State College ADHA's Student Chapter. Justin is passionate about teaching dental hygiene students and enjoys mentoring them and sharing his admiration for the professional organization.

Apart from work, Justin loves spending quality time with his family and friends, traveling, and creating memories with his two children, Paityn and Landon.

 
 
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Stephanie Stringfield, Vice President
Stephanie Stringfield, Vice President

Stephanie Stringfield, ODHA Vice President

I was born and raised in Ohio and have lived in Elida, OH, for the past 21 years. I’ve been married to my husband, Russ, for 30 wonderful years. We have two grown children, two amazing grandchildren, and a miniature schnauzer named Chloe. My husband serves as the pastor of our church in Lafayette, OH.
 
In 2009, I began my journey as a dental hygienist after graduating from Rhodes State College’s Dental Hygiene Program. Continuing my passion for education, I earned my bachelor’s degree in 2023 from The Ohio State University. Currently, I’m pursuing my Master’s in Dental Hygiene Education at the University of New Mexico.
 
I’m excited to serve as Vice President of the Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association, where I look forward to supporting dental hygienists across the state and deepening my understanding of legislative advocacy.
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Maddie Dulaney, Treasurer
Maddie Dulaney, Treasurer

Maddie Dulaney, ODHA Treasurer

Maddie is a 2020 graduate of Lakeland Community College. Since she graduated, she has been very involved with the association. She has served as media relations chair, delegate, and trustee and is currently President of the Northeastern Ohio component. Maddie is the newly elected treasurer for ODHA. She is very excited to continue her journey with the association and fulfill other leadership roles in the future.

Maddie works as a part-time hygienist for a private practice in Concord, Ohio. When she has free time, she spends it with her two soon-to-be three kids and husband, Jake.

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Tia Parr, Secretary
Tia Parr, Secretary

Tia Parr, ODHA Secretary

Tia Parr graduated Summa Cum Laude with her A.S. in Dental Hygiene in 2017 from University of Cincinnati Blue Ash. Tia also completed her BTAS in Administration graduating in 2018 from UCBA.  She worked her first year as a full time sub hygienist and it as a great learning experience that has since helped her in her career. She currently works full time at one office for the last 6 years and continues to work 2-3 days a month at her previous office.  Tia has 26 years dental experience working in all aspects of a dental office, however mostly as a dental assistant. Her move into dental hygiene has proven to be rewarding.  She loves the interaction with her patients, but she also greatly values her connection with her coworkers and her peers. Being a member and becoming more active in ODHA and CDHA has grown these connections.

Tia is the Secretary for ODHA as well as the President for the Cincinnati component and a Delegate for ADHA.  Each year she has worked to become more involved and learn more about how she can help her organization at all levels. Protecting and promoting the dental hygienist is important to her and keeps her involved.  

When Tia is not at work, she is usually rooting on a local sports team with her husband or reading and trying out a new beer. She also helps her husband with his glazier business. Tia has been in Cincinnati since 2011 and now calls it home. She grew up in Oregon and still makes multiple trips home to be with her family there.

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Deborah Stevens, Speaker of the House

Deborah Stevens, Speaker of the House

Deborah graduated from Greenville Technical College in South Carolina in 1995 with an Associate in Health Science with a Major in Dental Hygiene. Since graduation, she has completed education and exam requirements for local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration. Deborah is currently serving her second term as ODHA Speaker of the House and ADHA Alternate Delegate this year.

Since moving to Ohio, Deborah has served ODHA over the past 23 years in many roles. Deborah has served as President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, Vice President, Trustee, Administrative Planning Council Chair, Annual Session Council Chair, Policy and Bylaws Council Chair, ADHA Alternate Delegate, ADHA Delegate, and ADHA Delegate Chair. She has also served on the Legislative Committee, Financial Review Committee, Continuing Education Council, Annual Session Council, and O-HY-PAC.

Deborah is a member of the Columbus Component and has served on a component level as Trustee, President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, ODHA Delegate, and on several committees.

On a national level, Deborah has served as ADHA Delegate and ADHA Alternate Delegate several times since 2009.  In 2023, she served as the ADHA District V Student Delegate Liaison.  Deborah attended ADHA Lobby Day in Washington, DC, in 2009. In 2011, she was selected and attended ADHA’s Unleashing your Potential in Chicago. In 2018, she volunteered at ADHA Annual Conference when it was here in Columbus. She helped with Community Service Day, Plenary Sessions, and the Hospitality Booth.

Deborah has received several awards for her service with ODHA. She has received the ODHA President’s Award from Clifford Jones (2005), a President’s Citation from Shannon Sweeney (2020), the Margie A. Pearce Aspiring Professional Award (2010), the ODHA Outstanding Effort Award (2013, 2019 as a member of Total Development Weekend Council, 2023 as a member of the Policy and Bylaws Council) , the ODHA  Outstanding Service Award (2018 and 2024), the Sandra Winchell Exemplary Service Award (2019) and the Patricia V Griffiths Memorial Award (2021). Deborah is also a senior member of the Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association Academy of Dental Hygiene Studies.

Deborah is a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP). She plans to continue studying parliamentary procedure and take the next step toward becoming a Registered Parliamentarian (RP). 

Deborah has practiced dental hygiene in Virginia and Tennessee prior to moving to Ohio in 2000. She resides in Dublin and works full-time in a periodontal practice in Worthington. Deborah also is a Dental Hygiene Educator for BioGaia at exhibit halls and CE courses. In Deborah’s free time, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her son Hunter and her dog Gracey (yes, spelled like the instrument).

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