About Us Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association is to support Dental Hygienists through networking, inclusion, and development; to advocate for advancements to secure the profession of dental hygiene; and to promote public access to care.

Vision Statement

Empower Ohio Dental Hygienists as primary healthcare providers to be a leading resource for oral health promotion and therapy in all settings through professional collaboration, advocacy, and lifelong learning.

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ODHA Component Trustees

Tia Parr
Tia Parr
Cincinnati Trustee
Kara Lefever
Kara Lefever
Cincinntati Trustee
Yvette Dabner
Yvette Dabner
Cleveland Trustee
Cory Williams
Cory Williams
Columbus Trustee
Molly Kennedy
Columbus Trustee
Donna Hall
Donna Hall
Dayton Trustee
Cecily Keller
Cecily Keller
Dayton Trustee
Michelle Porter
Michelle Porter
Northeastern Trustee
Justin Nance
Justin Nance
Northwestern Trustee
Nancy Shuffle
Nancy Shuffle
Northwestern Trustee
Nancy Stanwick
Nancy Stanwick
Stark Trustee
Gisell Smith
Gisell Smith
Toledo Trustee
Diane Kandray
Diane Kandray
Tri-County Trustee
Kim Fuzer
Kim Fuzer
Tri-County Trustee

ODHA Council Chairs

Amy Merritt
Annual Session Council Chair
Amy Merritt
Continuing Education Council Chair
Continuing Education Council Chair
Michelle Tracy
Government Relations Council Chair
Government Relations Council Chair
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Policy and Bylaws Council Chair
Policy and Bylaws Council Chair
Gretchen Matty
Student Council Chair
Student Council Chair
Katie Buckingham
Members Services Council Chair
Members Services Council Chair
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