Dental Hygiene Matters
Start a DHM Chapter
Start a DHM Chapter and Become a Leader in Your Community!
Are you passionate about oral health and making a positive impact? Starting a DHM chapter at your school or organization is a powerful way to bring awareness to dental hygiene, promote healthy habits, and empower youth to take charge of their community’s well-being.
As a chapter leader, you’ll organize events, lead educational programs, and connect with like-minded peers and dental professionals—all while building valuable leadership skills.
Join the DHM movement and help create healthier, happier smiles—one community at a time!
Why Start a DHM Chapter?
Dental Hygiene Matters (DHM) was founded in Texas with a mission to combat dental poverty through youth-led education, outreach, and access to oral hygiene resources. While our work began locally, our impact is rapidly growing—thanks to passionate students like you who share our vision.
Starting a DHM chapter gives you the opportunity to join this national movement and make a real, lasting difference in your community. You’ll lead efforts to raise awareness about oral health, provide essential hygiene resources, and empower young people to build healthier habits. Beyond helping others, you’ll gain valuable leadership, communication, and organizational skills that will strengthen your college applications and future career.
Our first official chapter launched in Minnesota, where a dedicated team is already making a difference by bringing dental health programs and kits to families in need. By starting a chapter, you become part of a supportive, nationwide network of change makers working together to ensure everyone has the tools and knowledge to smile with confidence—no matter where they live.
If you want to create positive change, inspire others, and grow as a leader, starting a DHM chapter is the perfect way to make it happen.
Some Benefits:
Build Leadership Skills
Leading a DHM chapter means taking responsibility for organizing events, managing projects, and working closely with a team of motivated peers. Through these experiences, you’ll develop essential skills like communication, event planning, teamwork, and problem-solving. These are highly valued by colleges, scholarship committees, and future employers, helping you stand out as a confident and capable leader ready to tackle challenges.
Gain Support & Mentorship
You won’t be doing this alone. The DHM team is dedicated to providing direct, personalized mentorship every step of the way. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to connect with dental professionals who bring expert knowledge and real-world experience to guide your efforts. This support ensures your programs are effective, your leadership grows stronger, and you feel empowered throughout your journey.
Join a National Network
When you start a DHM chapter, you join a growing national community of passionate students, dental experts, and advocates all working toward the same mission: improving oral health and promoting equity. This network opens doors to collaboration, sharing ideas, learning best practices, and celebrating collective successes. It’s a chance to build lasting friendships and professional connections that can support you now and in the future.
Make It Your Own
One of the most exciting parts of leading a DHM chapter is the freedom to customize your projects to fit the specific needs of your community. Whether you want to host engaging workshops at your school, organize fun dental health events at local libraries, or run drives to distribute care kits to underserved families, the choice is yours. This flexibility lets you create meaningful, relevant programs that truly make an impact where it’s needed most.
Current Chapter Leaders
Meet our 2025 DHM Chapter leaders!
