A Message from the President Amy Currie

It is my pleasure to present the 2025–2026 Member Value Report, showcasing the many ways ODHA has supported our members, strengthened the profession, and advanced dental hygiene over the past year.

As President, I am honoured to represent our strong community of ODHA members, and to work alongside a dedicated board, staff, volunteers, and partners who are committed to strengthening our profession. Together, we continue to advocate for registered dental hygienists (RDHs), deliver meaningful member benefits, and create opportunities helping our members succeed throughout their careers.

This year marked an important milestone in advocacy when the government accepted our proposed scope enhancements. While there is still work ahead, this achievement reflects years of ODHA advocacy on your behalf and reinforces ODHA’s commitment to advancing the profession.

Beyond advocacy, ODHA continues to provide exceptional value through professional development, timely communications, legal resources, exclusive member benefits, and public awareness initiatives. Every program and service is designed to support members professionally while strengthening the collective voice of dental hygienists across Ontario.

As we celebrate these accomplishments, we also look ahead. Together, we will continue building on the progress we’ve made, advocating for positive change, and creating new opportunities for our profession. Your membership is more than a benefit – it is an investment in the future of dental hygiene. Every member strengthens our collective voice and helps move the profession forward.

This report highlights what we have accomplished collaboratively throughout the past year and demonstrates the impact of your membership. Whether you are renewing your membership or considering joining ODHA for the first time, I invite you to join ODHA and continue the momentum. Together, we can advocate, innovate, and invest in a stronger future for our profession and the communities we serve.

Thank you for your trust, engagement, and commitment to ODHA.

Warm regards,

Amy Currie, RRDH

President, ODHA