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May 23, 2007 From the President Last fall the American Dental Association House of Delegates considered developing an allied membership category for all dental team members, including dental hygienists, on a national level. Though the ADA allied membership initiative was not adopted last year on a national level, we are aware that state dental societies are taking up this initiative by offering a state level allied membership category to dental team members, including dental hygienists. Several states across the country are now experiencing active recruitment campaigns targeted at dental hygienists for allied membership in state dental societies. In order to help states address questions and concerns from their members, ADHA has developed an informational piece for use by constituents and components. Suggested uses for this communication vehicle include publication in newsletters, web site copy, speeches, membership brochures, etc. All ADHA members will receive this information next week through the bi-monthly ADHA Update. We hope that you will find this information helpful as we address this important issue together. To view this document, please visit the link below. Should you have questions please contact your District Trustee or ADHA Central Office Member Services Division at 1-800-243-2342, press 1 Margaret Lappan Green, RDH, MS
Annual Session & Exhibits XXVI Registration—ADVANCED REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 10! Stay clear of long lines onsite and make sure to register in advance for ADHA's 84th Annual Session & EXHIBITS XXVI, taking place June 20-27 at the Sheraton New Orleans. Advance registration ends on June 10. Visit http://www.adha.org/annualsession/ for complete information on: Registration, Networking Events, Student Activities, Special Events and CE sessions. Members - take advantage of the NEW online discount! Earn up to 15% off your CE registration fees by registering online! Checkout just some of the highlights you won’t want to miss! ADHA Community Outreach
Day! ADHA is thrilled to announce two opportunities available during this year’s Annual Session in New Orleans that will allow dental hygienists to give back to our host community. Plan now to donate your time and talents for a day spent in service to the citizens of this great American city! Habitat for Humanity: Children of Katrina Oral Health Outreach
Day Educators’ and
Clinicians’ Workshop Advancing Yourself
within the Profession: Alternative Careers in Dental Hygiene Are you considering a new career challenge within the dental hygiene field? Would you like to know more about the career possibilities and how to prepare for a new career path in dental hygiene? This panel discussion will highlight a range of career options and educational opportunities in dental hygiene. Panelists will share their stories, insights and experiences in a range of roles, including: • Community Health Sponsored by P&G Professional
Oral Health – Crest Oral-B New in 2007! Lunch with the Author Join President-elect, Jean Connor and Dr. Esther Wilkins, RDH, BS, DMD for lunch and conversation as President-elect Connor interviews with one of the most influential and recognized lecturers in dental hygiene! Esther Wilkins, Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontology, Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, is the author of the textbook Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, now in its ninth edition. Dr. Wilkins has received the Warner Lambert/ ADHA Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene (Education), the Forsyth Distinguished Alumnus Award, and Honorary Life Membership in the International Federation of Dental Hygienists. She is an internationally recognized lecturer in dental hygiene. President’s Reception ~ Mardi
Gras Masquerade…Unveiling the New Face of ADHA Masks, Beads, New Orleans inspired food and music ~ Experience Mardi gras in June! The not to be missed reception to honor outgoing President Marge Green, RDH, MS, is sure to be one of the many highlights of the 2007 event! Take this opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new ones, or just relax from a busy day. Be sure to include this event in your schedule! This year’s President’s Reception is made possible through the generous funding of ADHA’s Gold Level Sponsor, Discus Dental; and Silver Level Sponsors, P&G Professional Oral Health-Crest Oral-B, Premier Dental Products, and Sunstar Americas Inc.
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 40% 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.
Congratulations 2007 Graduates! Graduating and starting any new job is a stressful experience - it is filled with questions, uncertainties and new routines. In school, you had the experience of your faculty to guide and mentor for the last two years. Now that you are out on your own, who do you turn to? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone! While the transition from academia to practice may seem daunting, the ADHA community is here to help, support and guide you through this exciting time! Simply by staying connected to ADHA you will have access to a network of dental hygienists across the country that you can turn to for advice, mentoring and fun, yes even fun! All it takes is a few simple steps. Simply visit www.adha.org and login to your membership record and click the “Convert Now” link. By completing the information and providing your dental hygiene license number, you will change your membership from Student to Active and secure your place in the ADHA community! If you have any questions, contact the Division of Member Services at member.services@adha.net or 1/800-243-2342, press 1. Congratulations!
ADEA/AAL Institute for Allied Health Educators Application Deadline: June 11, 2007 The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) recently announced a new initiative in collaboration with the Academy for Academic Leadership (AAL) to recruit and develop new allied dental faculty. The ADEA/AAL Institute for Allied Health Educators (IAHE) provides allied dental and other allied health educators with intensive training in teaching methods and course planning, as well as guidance in how to succeed in the academic environment. The IAHE is a 2.5 day program, with 17 hours of ADA CERP continuing education credits, held over a long weekend at the dental school of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. We are seeking your help in informing your faculty members about this program. We hope that you will post and distribute the attached flyer to faculty who could benefit from the IAHE. For further information, including the 2007 curriculum and how to apply, please visit our website at http://www.academicleaders.org/iahe.htm. Download the Call for Applications.
Register for the Annual Session Research Mentor Forum Thursday, June 21, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Christine A. Hovliaras-Delozier, RDH, BS, MBA Publications are the gold standard of academic and professional life. In every stage of the process the publications of the candidate play an important role in assessing his or her career path. This year’s Research Mentor Forum will provide you with tips on:
http://www.adha.org/annualsession
Revised National Dental Hygiene Research Agenda In March 2007, the ADHA Board of Trustees approved for use the updated National Dental Hygiene Research Agenda (NDHRA). The content of the revised NDHRA is reflective of current national health issues and is well aligned with research agendas from other dental and health care professionals. The revised agenda focuses on the following five categories of research:
Since its inception in 1994, the agenda has served to focus dental hygienists' research efforts. The ADHA National Dental Hygiene Research Agenda was created to address five primary objectives:
Both inside and outside of the research arena, it is important for practitioners, who provide the greatest representation of the profession to the public, to make decisions that are firmly grounded in knowledge that is obtained from research and clinical experiences. The National Dental Hygiene Research Agenda provides directions to hygienists on priority research areas that can help advance the profession. Promoting and utilizing the NDHRA helps to position the profession in alignment with other major health professional organizations and contributes to the credibility of the profession, by providing visibility and support to dental hygienists engaged in research. Achieving national health objectives should be an inherent part of the professional activities of dental hygienists. The professional community must commit to using the NDHRA to guide research, enhance patient-centered care, improve the quality of services and foster other professional efforts. The dental hygiene community’s emerging research infrastructure must be purposefully advanced and supported. To expedite the development of this infrastructure, the initial focus and funding of research efforts should be on the priorities identified in the ADHA National Dental Hygiene Research Agenda. For more information please visit http://www.adha.org/research/nra.htm.
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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