Welcome to the Indiana Dental Hygienists' Association. United by common goals and aspirations, we've built something extraordinary—a place of belonging and strength for every member. Whether you are a seasoned dental hygiene professional or dental hygiene student, you've come to the right place. We are dedicated to empowering future leaders across the state of Indiana, while supporting our members through education, advocacy and community. To learn more or become a member, Click Here
ABOUT US
Our Story
The Indiana Dental Hygienists' Association was founded in 1946 out of a pure passion for the profession of dental hygiene. Our goals, ambitions and inspirations have come together to form a truly amazing association that all of us can be proud to be a part of.
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GOALS OF THE INDIANA DENTAL HYGIENISTS’ ASSOCIATION
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Develop and maintain initiatives to support and mentor dental hygienists and students.
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Provide networking opportunities for professional growth.
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Advocate for the profession and expand legislative endeavors.
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Promote full utilization and scope of practice for dental hygienists in all practice settings.
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Work in partnership with stakeholders to advance oral health in Indiana.
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To learn more about us, don’t hesitate to reach out - we would love to hear from you!
IDHA Past Presidents
"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality"
- Warren Bennis
Leonora Schrichte (d) 1947-51
Vivian Frumm (d) 1951-52
Betty Fink Ervin (d) 1952-53
Sylvia Heckenstaffer 1952-54
Wilma Hook Savage (d) 1954-55
Ann Ackerman Glass 1955-56
Lillian Dahl Werhle (d) 1956-57
Joan Kline Yoder 1957-58
Juanita Schisler (d) 1958-60
Donna Dodd (d) 1960-61
Priscella Robards 1961-62
Jaclyn Gray 1962-63
Sylvia Mills 1963-65
Betty Jo Knafel 1965-66
Marlene Christmas 1966-67
Connie Hamilton 1967-68
Karen Yoder 1968-69
Margaret Hunt (d) 1969-70
Carmine McDonald-Griffis 1970-71
Ann Mann 1971-72
Pat Wade Carpenter 1972-73
Suzanne Boundy 1973-74
Donna Pownell 1974-75
Kay Raag 1975-76
Anita Weaver Bond 1976-77
Pauline Phillips 1977-78
Patricia Hefner 1978-79
Beverly Boone Ruebeck 1979-80
Rita Marie Hope 1980-81
Sandra Gordner 1981-82
Beth Fultz Thompson 1982-83
Kathy Hinshaw 1983-84
Barb Gorbitz 1984-85
Kathy Hinshaw 1985-86
Jewell Arthur 1986-87
Kay Oser 1987-88
Nanci Yokom 1988-89
Jan Gettelfinger 1989-90
Laverne Whitmore 1990-92
Gail Williamson 1992-93
Kathy Nahrwold 1993-94
Ingrid Churchill 1994-95
Lynn Ramer (d) 1995-96
Kathy Nahrwold 1996-97
Ronda (Henning) Worden (d) 1997-98
Judy Zink 1998-99
Ronda (Henning) Worden (d) 1999-2000
Paula Russell 2000-01
Lisa Driver 2001-02
Monica Skibbe 2002-03
Becky Alles 2003-05
Amy Lynn Byrd 2005-06
Ashley (Jamison) Recker 2006-07
Karen Wilber 2007-08
Denise Conrad 2008-09
Eileen (Mason) Clodfelder 2009-10
Sandra McIlrath 2010-12
Renee (Anderson) Pryor 2012-13
Melissa (Spriggs) Rippey 2013-15
Amanda (Daniels) Apple 2015-16
Stephanie Cohen 2016-17
Heather Taylor 2017-19
Sheli Taulbee 2019-21
Lauren McNicholas 2021-22
Kimmy Rezutko 2022-2023
Lauren McNicholas 2023
Hadeel Ayoub 2023-2024
Kimmy Rezutko 2024- 2025
Pamela Rettig 2025-2026