Lead, Connect, and Make an Impact: Join the DHAA Student Representative Program

Be the Voice of Your Peers and Shape the Future of Dental Hygiene

Help strengthen the connection between University of Alberta dental hygiene students and DHAA. Share student perspectives, connect classmates with professional opportunities and gain practical leadership experience.

Applications close October 31, 2026.

Program at a glance

  • Who: One representative from each of Years 2, 3 and 4
  • School: University of Alberta Dental Hygiene Program
  • Term: From appointment through graduation
  • DHAA contact: A designated DHAA Board member
  • Application deadline: October 31, 2026

Your role

As a DHAA Student Representative, you will:

  • Gather questions, feedback and ideas from your classmates.
  • Share relevant student perspectives with the designated DHAA Board member.
  • Keep students informed about DHAA resources, continuing education and professional opportunities.
  • Participate in periodic check-ins and planning discussions.
  • Help coordinate DHAA presentations, meetings and activities at the university.
  • Support student events and build positive relationships with students, faculty and DHAA.
  • Help ensure a smooth transition between student representatives.

What you’ll gain

  • Practical leadership and communication experience
  • Connections within Alberta’s dental hygiene community
  • Exposure to association work and professional initiatives
  • Experience supporting events and student engagement
  • An opportunity to help shape DHAA activities for future dental hygienists

Who should apply?

We are looking for students who are:

  • Reliable and responsive
  • Comfortable communicating with classmates
  • Able to represent perspectives that may differ from their own
  • Interested in leadership, teamwork and professional involvement
  • Available for periodic meetings and agreed-upon activities

How to apply

  1. Review the Program Information Sheet.
  2. Complete the online application.
  3. Submit your application by October 31, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed by the designated DHAA Board member. Applicants will be notified of the selection decision by email.

Student Representative Program Information Sheet

Interested in Applying?

ADVOCACY

Upholding and advocating for high professional standards in dental hygiene practice throughout Alberta.

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Providing top-tier educational resources and opportunities to advance the knowledge and skills of dental hygienists.

CAREER SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT

Offering comprehensive support and development opportunities to enhance the careers of our members within the dental hygiene field.

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT

Fostering a strong community by facilitating networking opportunities and providing robust support structures for career growth and mentorship among members.