In short, a professional association can be described as an association of people who belong to the same professional group and who together stand up for the interests of their members. The Belgian Professional Association for Dental Hygienists (BBM) has a threefold mission, namely:
Advocating Belgian dental hygienists
Contributing to affordable, high-quality preventive dental hygiene based on evidence-based practices
On a social level, contributing to general public health, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups within Belgian society
The association believes very strongly in the importance of this healthcare profession, and has adopted the following underlying values: Professionalism, Commitment, Collaboration & Quality
