Membership
There are various forms of memebership to IFDH, please see below the various options and the application forms.
1. Association Membership
Financial
Full Association Member
Affiliated Association Member
Non-Financial
2. Individual Membership
Any Dental Hygienist, Dental Therapist, Oral Therapist, or Oral Health Therapist who is a member in good standing of a national association that is an IFDH association member, OR is a graduate of an accredited 2-year educational program in their field, may apply.
Individual member benefits:
- Annual subscription to the International Journal of Dental Hygiene
- Receive the eNews via email 4 times per year
- Reduced fees to IFDH activities
- Reduced registration to ISDH
- Reduced fees to IFDH Education Academy seminars and events
- A certificate confirming your individual membership of IFDH
- Advice on international issues concerning oral health & dental hygienists
- IFDH branded promotional item
Step 1
Step 2
Then scan your accredited Training Program certificate or Association Member Card and email to membership@IFDH.org
3. Honorary Life Membership
Honorary-Life Members shall be individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the profession of dental hygiene and to the Federation.
4. Student Membership
Students who support the Federation’s policies and who show written proof of enrolment in an accredited minimum two-year program in Dental Hygiene, Dental Therapy, Oral Therapy, or Oral Health Therapy can join the IFDH at a reduced annual fee.
- Annual subscription to the International Journal of Dental Hygiene
- Receive the eNews via email 4 times per year
- Reduced fees to IFDH activities
- Reduced registration to ISDH
- Reduced fees to IFDH Education Academy seminars and events
- A certificate confirming your individual membership of IFDH
- Advice on international issues concerning oral health & dental hygienists
- IFDH branded promotional item
5. Allied Supporter
Allied Supporters shall be institutions, federations, organizations or groups who promote wellness and prevention and who demonstrate support for the policies of the Federation.