Individual Membership
Membership categories and criteria
The IFDH recognizes the following categories of membership:
a) Financial
The IFDH recognizes the following categories of affiliation:
Membership in the Federation implies adherence to its Constitution and Bylaws
Association Membership
Any national dental hygienists’ association which has a written constitution or articles of incorporation and whose members are recognized by the Federation as representing a substantial proportion of the qualified registered/licensed dental hygienists in that country and, in addition demonstrates support for the policies of the IFDH shall be eligible for membership in the Federation. Association Members exercise their right to vote through representation by their delegates. Only one association may represent any one nation.
Download Financial Application Form
Any national dental hygienists’ association who is classified in the UN list of least developed countries and has a written constitution or articles of incorporation and whose members are recognized by the Federation as representing a substantial proportion of the qualified registered/licensed dental hygienists in that country and, in addition, demonstrates support for the policies of the IFDH shall be eligible for membership in the Federation. Association Members Non-Financial do not have the right to vote at the HOD meetings or by mail or email ballot. Only one association may represent any one nation.
Download Non-Financial Application Form
Individual Membership
Dental hygienists who support the policies of the Federation and who show written proof of graduating from an accredited minimum two year dental hygiene program or written proof of membership (in good standing) in an Association that is an IFDH member shall be eligible for Individual Membership.
Download Individual Membership Application Form
Corporate Membership
Any corporation which supports the policies of the Federation shall be eligible for corporate membership.
Honorary Life Membership
Honorary-Life Members shall be individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the profession of dental hygiene and to the Federation.
Student Membership
Dental hygiene students who support the policies of the Federation and who show written proof of enrolment in an accredited minimum two-year hygiene program shall be eligible for student membership.
Download Student Membership Application Form
Allied Supporter
Allied Supporters shall be individuals, institutions, federations, organizations or groups who promote wellness and prevention and who demonstrate support for the policies of the Federation.
Download Allied Supporter Application Form
