A message from the President Heather Kleinber

I am pleased to present the 2024–2025 Member Value Report, highlighting the impactful work ODHA has accomplished this past year and the continued strength of our professional community. As President of ODHA, I am honoured to represent an association that listens to your voice, advocates tirelessly on your behalf, and proudly promotes the dental hygiene profession in Ontario.

This report underscores the many ways ODHA delivers meaningful value to our members — through advocacy, professional development, communications, public awareness, member benefits, and more.

We are committed to enriching your experience, ensuring you are supported, informed, and empowered throughout your career.

At ODHA, we know that membership is more than just access to services — it’s about connection, empowerment, and being part of something bigger. Together, we are making a difference for the dental hygiene profession and the oral health of all Ontarians.

ODHA’s mission is to advance dental hygienists as primary care providers in the interests of both the profession and the public. Over the past year, we’ve taken action on critical issues, such as quickly correcting misinformation and working closely with key system partners to influence policy and support registered dental hygienists across the province. Through events like our Educators’ Forum and resources from audiocasts, salary and practice survey, and FOCUS digital publication, we continue to lead professional development and provide tools helping you grow.

Our campaign theme this year, “Join ODHA – Your Voice in Ontario,” reinforces our unwavering dedication to advocacy, protection, and promotion. Together, we ensure the dental hygiene profession continues to thrive and be heard in every corner of Ontario’s health-care system.

I encourage you to explore and experience the exceptional value and benefits ODHA offers.

Visit our website or click here to join. Remember, as an active member with ODHA, the 2025-2026 membership fee is only $259 (tax included) – the LOWEST membership fee in Ontario!

Thank you for your continuous support, dedication, and commitment to the dental hygiene profession. Together, we will continue to make a profound difference for our profession and the people we serve.

Warm regards,

Heather Kleinberg, RDH  

President, ODHA