Colleagues in Dental Hygiene... supporting education and research
You are cordially invited to join Colleagues in Dental Hygiene, the newest support group for the USC School of Dentistry. Formed in 1985, this unique group has helped enhance the professionalization of dental hygiene through the support of university-based education and research. We extend an enthusiatic welcome to graduates of USC and other institutions who wish to be affiliated with the University.
Colleagues is dedicated to:
- Providing funds to initiate and maintain education and research in dental hygiene.
- Reinforcing contact with dental hygiene through the educational resources of the USC Department of Dental Hygiene.
- Supporting the Ruth Ragland Endowment Fund.
In only a few years, Colleagues has compiled a roster of over 100 members -- together we have contributed to excellence in dental hygiene education. As members of this growing support group, we are dedicated to promoting the development of research unique to the dental hygiene profession. Come join us in this exciting and rewarding endeavor!
Membership Levels and Benefits
There are six membership levels in Colleagues in Dental Hygiene. Each level provides additional membership benefits in addition to access to state-of-the-art educational facilities at the USC School of Dentistry and dialoque with outstanding faculty of the Department of Dental Hygiene.
To date, The Century Club has raised over $3,000,000 to insure maintainance of the school's eminence of which alumni, friends, and supporters have been proud.
Membership Level
| Membership Levels |
Annual Donation |
| Contributing |
$50 annual contribution |
| Supporting |
$100 annual donation |
| Sponsoring |
$250 annual donation |
| Regular Member |
$200 annual donation |
| Directors's Circle |
$500 annual donation |
| Corporate Member |
$300 annual donation |
| Life Member |
$5,000 one-time donation |
Membership Benefits
| Membership Level |
Benefits |
| Contributing |
- Invitations to all Colleagues' gatherings held in conjunction with state association meeting or symposia.
- A free subscription to the Dental School Publication in which tribute and memorial donations are recognized quarterly.
- Listing in the membership roster.
- An invitation to attend the Colleagues' Annual Meeting with the USC Department of Dental Hygiene including a brunch and continuing education credit.
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| Supporting |
- All benefits of contributing members
- $15 courtesy for the annual USC Dental Hygiene Symposium
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| Sponsoring |
- All benefits of contributing members
- $15 courtesy for the annual USC Dental Hygiene Symposium
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| Directors's Circle |
- All benefits of contributing members
- $15 courtesy for the annual USC Dental Hygiene Symposium
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| Corporate Member |
- All benefits of contributing members
- $15 courtesy for the annual USC Dental Hygiene Symposium
- Recognition for funding dental hygiene research and courtesy booth at Annual Meeting
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| Life Member |
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