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IFDH Full Association Membership Application
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Required Attachments
Please include with your application ALL of the following information
in English:
Copy of the Statutes, Constitution and By-Laws of the national dental hygienists association.
Declaration that the applicant organization officially supports the Human Rights Statement of the
International Federation of Dental Hygienists on your official letterhead signed by the President.
List of legislated professional duties provided for patient care (please attach separate sheet)
Documentation that the applicant organization is the official national association which represents
the registered/licensed dental hygienists in that country e.g. registering authority, Labour
Department or other Government Agency.
One-time $125 (US) application fee (see page 3 for payment options).
Education: You may attach a separate sheet answering these questions:
• How many education programs for dental hygienists are there in your country?
• Which level of educational institution? e.g. (University, Community College, Training School,
Hospital). Please specify number and type.
• Qualifications attained e.g. Diploma, Certificate, Degree etc
• Details of curriculum to include course content (subjects, hours) and length of course.
• What are the pre-requisites for dental hygiene education?
e.g. secondary school, dental assisting.
For IFDH Use Only: Approval by Membership Committee Date _____________