New Jersey Dental Hygienists' Association

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

urgent: nomination due october 17, 2026

New Jersey Dental Hygienists' Association Elected Positions

President-Elect
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Directors

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Fight for your profession - take action now

The US Department of Education recently proposed a definition of professional degree programs that would exclude dental hygiene academic degrees. If this definition takes effect, student loans for dental hygienists, dental therapists, and nurses in graduate level programs will be limited to $26,000 instead of $50,000 for new borrowers. Meanwhile, students in dentistry, chiropractic, and even theology would still receive access to larger student loans. In contrast, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recognizes the professionalism of dental hygienists as Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners.
On November 21, 2025, ADHA published "ADHA urges the Department of Education to engage with stakeholders in the healthcare sector, revise its proposed definition of professional degrees, and support advanced education that promotes entry into the healthcare field."
See the full position statement and all ADHA Position Statements HERE.
Contact the Department of Education and show them what it means to be a professional as a dental hygienist. Contact your Representatives and Senators to emphasize the importance of their oversight of all Federal government Departments.Please check the ADHA Advocacy Center frequently. This platform makes your contact to legislators quick and easy when legislation affecting dental hygienists in New Jersey or nationally is in legislative review.

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