Irene M. Newman (1875-1958)
The first dental hygienist.
The first President
of the
Connecticut Dental Hygienists' Association in the early 1900's.
Kristin Minihan-Anderson, RDH, MSDH
Current President
of the
Connecticut Dental Hygienists' Association 2021-2022
Where the profession of dental hygiene began in 1913
Northwestern Dental Hygienists' Association
2020 Component Contact Information
President:Alfonso Della Porta, RDH, BS
Contact: fonzie140@hotmail.com
Vice President:Linda Isis Primus, RDH, BSDH, MSH
Contact:bossyflossy@sbcglobal.net
Secretary:Christina Mackie, RDH
Contact: cjmrdh1981@comcast.net
Treasurer, Scholarship, Social Media: Jenifer Mancini, RDH
Contact: jenmancinirdh@gmail.com
Trustee: Amy Mongillo, RDH, MS
Contact:mongilloamy@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Northwestern Member Award
The ADHA-CT Northwestern Component is offering an award to its members. This monetary award will help assist a member to attend the ADHA 2021 Annual Conference. Applicants must be a current member of the Northwestern Component. Visit www.cdha-rdh.com/northwestern for eligible towns.