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The Student House of Representatives (SHOR) is an excellent opportunity for dental hygiene students to begin building professional networks and gain firsthand insight into how the California Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA) conducts its annual business and shapes the future of the profession.

SHOR takes place in conjunction with CDHA’s House of Delegates (HOD) and allows students to participate in additional facets of the HOD experience, providing deeper exposure to association governance, advocacy, and leadership.

To ensure students feel prepared, a virtual SHOR orientation will be held prior to HOD. This orientation will introduce students to CDHA’s structure, the HOD process, and the role students play in association decision-making.

Student Participation & Sponsorship

Each California dental hygiene program may designate one CDHA Sponsored Student to attend HOD.

• CDHA Sponsored Students receive complimentary registration to HOD and are eligible for travel and hotel reimbursement provided by CDHA.
• CDHA Sponsored Students must email CDHA’s Executive Administrator, Hien Huynh, at hien@cdha.org to confirm participation. Once confirmed, CDHA will complete the student’s HOD registration.

Additional students may attend HOD as Component Sponsored Students.

• Component Sponsored Students are sponsored by their local CDHA Component.
• Components are responsible for registering the students they sponsor.
• Students interested in this option are encouraged to contact their local Component directly for details and availability.

Opportunities Within SHOR

There are multiple ways for students to participate in SHOR, including serving as a student delegate, participating in discussions, and, if eligible, serving as a voting student delegate during HOD.

SHOR and HOD together offer a meaningful and engaging experience for students to learn how professional associations operate, connect with leaders across the state, and begin their journey in organized dental hygiene.

More information will be shared as it becomes available.

If you have any questions, please contact CDHA Student Relations Council Chair, Lisa Huitron, at src@cdha.org.