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.
Supporting
  • All benefits of contributing members
  • $15 courtesy for the annual USC Dental Hygiene Symposium
Sponsoring
  • All benefits of contributing members
  • $15 courtesy for the annual USC Dental Hygiene Symposium
Directors's Circle
  • All benefits of contributing members
  • $15 courtesy for the annual USC Dental Hygiene Symposium
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
Life Member
  • All benefits for life
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