The document outlines the benefits and cost savings of joining the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) through the Fox Valley Dental Hygiene Society (FVDHS) component. Membership in the ADHA through FVDHS costs $326 per year on average but provides 15 continuing education credits per year worth $280 in savings. This reduces the effective membership cost to $156. Additional benefits of membership include discounts on insurance, supplies, drugs, hotels, and continuing education. Membership provides professional development opportunities and a voice for the dental hygiene profession.