OUR MISSION
One profession.
One Texas community.
TDHA is the Texas constituent of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) in a tripartite structure that includes the national, state, and component levels. Through partnership, TDHA is your professional state organization that provides representation, leadership development, legislative advocacy, and professional education to advance the dental hygiene profession.
Find your place
WELCOME TO TDHA
Empowering professionals
across the Lone Star State.
Hello, and welcome to our community! Whether you’re a seasoned dental hygiene professional, a student just embarking on this rewarding career path, or someone interested in the transformative power of oral health, you’ve come to the right place.
Here at the Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association (TDHA), we’re passionate about supporting our members through education, advocacy, and community. Our mission is to advance the practice of dental hygiene, promote oral health awareness, and foster the growth of our profession across Texas.
Continuing Education : Dive into a world of learning with our comprehensive CE courses, webinars, and workshops designed to keep you at the forefront of dental hygiene practice.
Community Engagement : Connect, collaborate, and share with fellow dental hygiene professionals in our forums and at our networking events. Your next big opportunity starts here!
Advocacy and Leadership : Be part of the movement that shapes the future of dental hygiene in Texas. Discover how you can contribute to our advocacy efforts and take on leadership roles within the association.
Resources Galore : From job listings to the latest research in dental hygiene, find a wealth of resources tailored to your professional development and personal growth.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND OUR PURPOSE
Meet your leadership.
Meet the board of directors and trustees who represent dental hygienists across Texas.
Jodie Hostetter, BSDH, RDH
President
Pamela Randolph, RDH, BS, MS, FADHA
Immediate Past President
Ariel Laporte, BA, RDH
President-Elect
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Ariel graduated Valedictorian from Concorde Career College in Dallas, Fall of 2018. As a student she served as President of SCADHA and transitioned her leadership role serving Dallas DHA as a delegate for several years, TDHA Dallas Trustee, 2nd VP and President for three years. She has now transitioned into her leadership from TDHA’s Communications Director and now President-Elect for TDHA. When she is not serving in her community, she spends time with her husband and fur babies as well as performs in her band Against All Odds.
Catherine Berger
Vice President
YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY