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March 28, 2007 ADHA Merchandise Close-out!ADHA is offering great new deals on many of the professional merchandise products for sale in the 2006-2007 Professional Products catalog. Until June, 2007 special deals will be available on a number of pre-packaged products which will help you display your professional pride in any situation. The following packages are available: Professional: $22 Purchase the ADHA Saddle Bag at regular price and receive 6 items free! • ADHA Saddle Bag—$22 Sports: $8.50 For one low price receive a 5 item sports-related package. • Tooth-shaped Stress Ball On the go: $7.25 Purchase the Ambu Key Ring with ADHA Logo at regular price and receive 3 free items! • Ambu Key Ring with ADHA Logo--$7.25 Purchase your packages while supplies last! Quantities are limited. If a specific item is out of stock at time of purchase an item of equal value will be substituted. See a specific item from the Professional Merchandise section of the catalog that you are interested in? Not interested in a purchasing complete package? No worries, individual items are available at a 35% discount from the listed price! Need one more reason to buy? Any orders over $50 receive free shipping! Items not available at a discount include Professional Certificate Plaque and Tooth-shaped Post-it notes. For more information, to check the availability
of items, or to place an order, please contact Mina Collins at 312/440-8949
or at minac@adha.net. Deadline Approaches for ADHA/Sigma Phi Alpha Journalism Award Beginning at the 2007 ADHA Annual session in New Orleans, La., ADHA, Sigma Phi Alpha and Pfizer will present an award to the most outstanding manuscript submitted by a baccalaureate, master or doctoral level degree completion candidate. The winning manuscript will be published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene (JDH). Runner up articles will have abstracts published in JDH and Access. In addition, the author of the winning manuscript will receive a $1,000 award. To be Eligible, the author must be:
To obtain an application, visit ADHA’s Web site www.adha.org to download a copy or contact Jeff Mitchell, Director of Communications at jeffm@adha.net or 800/243-2342, ext, 223. Manuscripts must be received at ADHA Headquarters by March 31, 2007 to be eligible for the competition. The recipient of the ADHA-Sigma Phi Alpha Journalism Award will be notified by letter in May of 2007. The recipient will receive a cash award along with a plaque provided through the generosity of Pfizer, Inc. The ADHA Sigma Phi Alpha Journalism award will be recognized at 2007 Annual Session in New Orleans, Louisiana. The JDH Editorial Board will evaluate all entries.
Deadline Approaches for Wrigley/ADHA Tobacco Intervention Award The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) in conjunction with the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company is proud to announce the Wrigley/ADHA Tobacco Intervention Award to recognize outstanding tobacco intervention efforts within the community. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that tobacco use by teenage students remains widespread. Further, tobacco is estimated to account for approximately 20% of all deaths in the US. ADHA has taken a stand against the use of tobacco products and wishes to promote the recovery and treatment strategies to the public. More information and application.
Protect Your Body and Your Ability to Practice For a year now, Access has been telling you and showing you the right way to sit, the right way to move, and how to stretch and strengthen to help your patients without harming yourself, through an article and series of columns by Dr. Jane Forrest and Dr. Jacquelyn Dylla. You've been reading them, but have you been doing them? Write and tell Access what you've done to implement the Fit to Sit concept and the "Body Basics" column. And if you haven't been putting the information to use, write and tell us why. Without your input, we won't know what you value. With your input, we can target "Body Basics" to the real-life, practical situations that impinge on your health and, potentially, your career longevity. Email communications@adha.net. Do it right now, while you are at your computer. As a reminder, here is where the articles appeared:
Smoking Cessation Initiative Update On February 3, 2004, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services announced a plan to establish a National Network of Tobacco Cessation Quitlines (NNTCQ) to ensure access to quitline services for all Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Cancer Information Service (CIS) are collaborating with other partners to implement the NNTCQ and share information about the availability of a cessation service for states without quitlines and states with limited capacity. The Initiative provides funding to states to enhance or establish quitlines and provides NCI quitline services to states until they establish a quitline, and establishes a single, national access telephone number, 1-800-QUIT-NOW. A solid body of scientific evidence demonstrates that quitlines are an effective tool to help tobacco users quit. Since quitlines can provide assistance to smokers regardless of their geographic location or economic status, a new toll-free national access telephone number, 1-800-QUIT-NOW, has been established to provide a common point of access to quitline services for callers across the country. Due to its successful distribution of the Quitnow cards, ADHA has been specifically requested to distribute additional materials in order to generate an increase in calls to 1-800-QUIT-NOW. The 1-800-QUIT-NOW materials available at no cost by contacting Melissa Byers (mbyers@banyancom.com or 636-328-0210) include:
Please consider ordering any or all of the above materials for your practice. Thank you for supporting 1 800 QUIT-NOW!
ADHA-appointed Appeal Board Member to the Commission on Dental Accreditation The current ADHA-appointed representative on the Appeal Board of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) will complete her term at the October 2007 American Dental Association Annual Meeting. It is necessary for ADHA to select a successor; the term of appointment will become effective beginning at the 2007 ADA Annual Meeting and will end at the 2011 ADA Annual Meeting. Appeal Board hearings are scheduled at the request of administrators or programs being considered for denial or withdrawal of accreditation by the Commission. Such hearings are conducted within 60 days of the January or July meetings of the Commission. The Appeal Board is called upon ONLY if a request for a hearing with the Appeal Board is received from an educational program. CODA Selection Criteria:
The Appeal Board member shall:
Names and substantiating documentation must be submitted to the ADHA Division of Education. Recommendations will be forwarded to the ADHA Board of Trustees for consideration in June 2007. Please submit your biodata form to ADHA through email at education@adha.net; via fax at 312-467-1806; or by mail: Division of Education, ADHA, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611. Deadline for submitting applications is Monday, April 16, 2007.
Open Call for the ADHA-Commissioner to the Commission on Dental Accreditation The current ADHA-appointed Commissioner to the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) will complete her term at the October 2007 American Dental Association Annual Meeting. Nancy Zinser, RDH, MS, has served as a member of the Commission for one four-year term (the maximum allowed by CODA). It is necessary for ADHA to select a successor; the term of appointment will become effective beginning at the 2007 ADA Annual Meeting and will end at the 2011 ADA Annual Meeting. The Commissioner is required to make a significant time commitment to this role. Commissioners are expected to complete the web-based site visitor training manual, assume site visit and committee assignments, as well as attend Commission meetings. It is estimated that Commission activities require 10-15 days per year. Commission members must be accessible by both fax and electronic mail. The Commission meets in late January and late July of each year. Commissioners may also serve on review committees, which meet two to three weeks prior to the Commission meeting. Full participation in these regular meetings is the single most important responsibility of a Commission member. Members of the Commission review agenda reports concerning accreditation-related topics. Commissioners must have a working knowledge of Commission policies, procedures and Standards. Preparation prior to these meetings is imperative. Careful review of meeting agendas and all accreditation and policy-related materials mailed in advance of each meeting is expected. Commissioners participate in making final decisions related to accreditation and policy issues; in-depth review and understanding of issues are essential. Prior to the CODA meeting, the ADHA Commissioner shall discuss current ADHA policies with the ADHA president. ADHA Selection Process: Required credentials for the Commissioner: Commissioners should have served as an ADHA board
of trustees’ member, council member or demonstrated active involvement
at the national level within the last three (3) years and should also: Names and substantiating documentation must be submitted to the ADHA Division of Education for transmission to the Council on Education for review. Recommendations will be forwarded to the ADHA Board of Trustees for consideration in June 2007. Please submit your biodata form to ADHA through email at education@adha.net; via fax at 312-467-1806; or by mail: Division of Education, ADHA, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611. Deadline for submitting applications is Monday, April 16, 2007.
Call for Comments to the Accreditation Standards for Dental Hygiene Education Programs The American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) invites communities of interest to review and comment on the proposed revisions to the Accreditation Standards for Dental Hygiene Education Programs. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Council on Education is considering the proposed revisions to the Accreditation Standards and will provide written comments on behalf of ADHA to CODA. The Council is requesting your feedback in order to ensure the comments are representative of the views of the ADHA membership. Please submit your comments regarding the Accreditation Standards to ADHA through email at education@adha.net; via fax at 312-467-1806; or by mail: Division of Education, ADHA, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611. Please submit your comments no later than Friday, April 6, 2007. ADHA has scheduled an open hearing regarding the Standards during the 2007 ADHA Annual Session in New Orleans on Sunday, June 24 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
People to People Announces Fall 2007 Dental Hygiene Program in Russia and Poland People to People Ambassador Programs is coordinating a delegation of dental hygienists who will travel to Russia and Poland from August 24 to September 2, 2007. Delegates will visit various facilities and will meet with leaders in oral health. The exchange will include discussions on the Russian and Polish health care systems; how the educational systems in Russia and Poland are designed to train oral health professionals such as dental hygienists; and public health measures for disease prevention and health promotion in Russia and Poland. Selected members from the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) were invited to participate on this delegation based on their areas of interest, experience, and expertise in the field of dental hygiene. Selections from the association were made based upon the specific focus of the delegation and certain other criteria, such as geographic location, to gather a broad cross section of invitees. It is our intent to develop a diverse delegation composed of professionals who would prove to be quality ambassadors and who are able to contribute meaningfully to the professional meetings. The Dental Hygiene Delegation is being led by Ms. Margaret Lappan Green, CDA, RDH, MS, president (2006-2007) of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. Ms. Green is looking forward to sharing this opportunity for professional and personal growth with colleagues from the United States, Russia, and Poland. “I encourage those in the dental hygiene arena to pursue this rare and exciting opportunity to share their expertise with others,” she said. “Delegates can play a role in defining the themes for discussion, and will be able to both share and gain insights through the exchange. This is an opportunity to discuss issues that will be vital not only for Russia and Poland, but also for the rest of Europe, for the United States, and for the world at large.” Since People to People Ambassador Programs is a private-citizen effort, delegates are responsible for their own program costs. Delegates often raise funds for their program through employers, sponsorships, scholarships or other means, and Ambassador Programs has information available on their website to assist you in these efforts. Program details and a registration form are available by calling 1-877-787-2000, ext. 8100, or e-mailing info@ambassadorprograms.org. More information on People to People Ambassador Programs can be found online at www.ambassadorprograms.org.
2007 Institute for Oral Health Annual Fundraising Gala & Silent Auction The 2007 Institute Fundraising Gala & Auction is quickly approaching, and we need your help! Through auction items and ticket sales, over $40,000 was raised last year for dental hygiene education and research. This year, we hope to exceed that figure! On Friday, June 22, 2007, the Institute will host its 9th annual silent auction in New Orleans, La. During the Institute Gala, the premier fundraising event for the organization, time-share vacations, works of art, jewelry, food and wine baskets, regional and collectible gifts and handmade crafts will be auctioned. Help to make this another successful year for the Institute’s premier fundraising event. We ask that you solicit donations from your Constituent and Component organizations as well as dedicated dental hygienists throughout your state. It is recommended that all auction items retail over $100. Donors will receive a tax-deductible credit for their gift. Auction items will be displayed on the Institute website and in the Gala program with the donor and solicitors’ names. If you, or a donor, have any questions regarding auction solicitations or the auction process, please feel free to call Star Abernathy at (312) 440-8944 or e-mail at institute@adha.net. Your help in this matter is important, as it is only through your generosity that auction items are collected.
National Provider Identifier Number Required in ‘07 In 2007, any dental hygienist who is self-employed, an independent contractor, the proprietor of a dental hygiene business, or has any reason to file an insurance or Medicaid form, will need to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. Entities which provide and bill for services will need an NPI as well. The NPI will replace health care identifiers, such as Medicaid provider numbers, in use today in electronic transactions governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Various segments of HIPAA have been implemented over the past several years. Two important provisions—the creation of uniform insurance codes, and regulations concerning privacy for patient information—are already in place. More explanation on these topics can be found at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/ Beginning on May 23, 2007, the federally issued 10 digit number must be included on a number of standard transactions, even if you have an existing tax ID number or a state Medicaid identifier Dental hygiene designation The NPI will be needed to obtain Medicaid and private insurance reimbursement. You can apply for a number online here. Directions on the site will lead you through the application process. Or click “contact” for additional information on how to file. For fact sheets and additional information about the NPI click here. Please contact Governmental Affairs at gov.affairs@adha.net if you have comments or questions.
The ADHA is seeking applications from health professionals with expertise in education, research, data analysis, and the translating of science into practice who are interested in joining its Resource Persons Network (RPN). The Resource Persons Network (RPN) is a group of professionals willing to volunteer their services in support of ADHA’s mission to improve the overall oral health status of the United States. What are the qualifications to become a RPN and where can I sign up? Applicants should have proven experience in working with community-based organizations/institutions, public health, program development, organizational development, and grant management. An applicant’s expertise should be related to a specific and/or multiple groups. And finally, all applicants must have a minimum of five years’ experience working with oral health issues. Interested applicants who meet the criteria should complete the online application located at: http://www.adha.org/downloads/RPN_applicaton.pdf In connection with the Resource Persons Network, ADHA is looking for hygienists with experience/specialty to serve as consultants to students and/or hygienists interested in pursuing a career in one of the following areas of dental hygiene (http://www.adha.org/enews/01312007.htm#rpn): Anesthesiology
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