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October 1, 2008 ADHA Seeks Director of Corporate Development The candidate chosen for this position will be a self-motivated, experienced professional who will be able to represent the association’s vision for the future and create opportunities with our corporate partners to achieve mutually beneficial strategic partnerships. Developing partnerships with non-dental related organizations is also key as this individual will be held responsible for securing annual corporate funding of $1 million. The Director of Corporate Development also has responsibility for managing the ADHA Institute for Oral Health, which is the association’s fundraising arm supporting education and research. Developing new areas of funding for the Institute is another key component of the position. The director of development supervises a staff of three. The candidate chosen for this position will be comfortable with the consultative sales process, have a working knowledge of contemporary corporate environments and be able to effectively manage the corporate proposal process during a variety of association events, including the ADHA Annual Meeting. Ability to work in a team environment is essential. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years progressive experience in fundraising, development or sales, preferably in a not-for-profit arena required. Experience in the dental industry is a plus. Strong oral and written communication skills and computer literacy required. Salary will be commensurate with background and experience. Interested parties should send resume and salary requirements in confidence to Human Resources, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611 or jobs@adha.net. Please outline your qualifications and salary requirements for this position in a comprehensive cover letter. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Call for 2009 National Oral Health Conference Program Session Submissions Five years have passed since the release of A National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health: A Public-Private Partnership Under the Leadership of The Office of the Surgeon General, which was originally released at the 2003 National Oral Health Conference. The opening day of the 2009 NOHC will focus on the current status of the response to this Call to Action. Submissions demonstrating programs or responses around one of the five action steps in the Call to Action are requested. These actions are:
The full text of the National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health is available at: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/oralhealth/. The Committee is also requesting proposals reflecting the ongoing theme of the NOHC, “Pursuit of Excellence in Dental Public Health.” The program session abstract should be submitted online at http://www.nationaloralhealthconference.com. Please indicate your preference for a plenary or concurrent session. Although the Planning Committee will try to honor your preference, it reserves the right to make final decisions on program format. Please submit your proposal no later than October 3, 2008. Notification of selection will be made in October 2008. Any questions may be directed to Pam Tolson at natoff@aaphd.org.
Get Published! Access needs an author/author team to write on sleep apnea and the oral cavity. If you have experience and/or expertise in this area and the time to prepare 2000-2500 words on the topic, please email an outline to jeanm@adha.net and title your message Sleep Apnea. Access wants to know about the product innovation that has changed your work life. Is it a new piece of equipment, a new way of using a product, or a recent enhancement to a product? Please email your responses to jeanm@adha.net and title your message Product Innovations. Are you using caries risk assessment technology in your practice? If so, Access may want to interview you for an upcoming issue. Please email jeanm@adha.net and title your message CRA. Have an interesting hobby? Volunteer with a great organization? Access wants to know what dental hygienists are doing out of the office to balance their lives, keep themselves healthy, stay financially secure, and enhance their lifestyles. Please email your insights and contact information to jeanm@adha.net and title your message Accessing Life. If we decide to use your idea in an article, someone from the Access team will get in touch with you. We look forward to your contributions! Please note: if you are featured in “Accessing Life,” we will need a print-quality photo that shows you participating in your featured activity. Access’ “Profile” column is a Q&A about your professional life, your goals and influences, and your attitudes about the changing world of dental hygiene. Any ADHA member not currently serving on the board of trustees is welcome to participate. Please email jeanm@adha.net, and title your message Profile Column [your last name]. If you are selected, you will receive a list of questions to answer and we will ask for a print-quality headshot to accompany the column. Answers will be edited for space.
Earn Your Wings Join your colleagues across America and become a Toothfairy. For each tax deductible, minimum contribution of $25, your name will be entered to win a pair of Sybron Orascoptic Loupes ($50 = 2 entries, $75 = 3 entries). With $50 or more, you will receive a Toothfairy pin. Add your name to the growing list of Toothfairies. Raffle winners and Toothfairies will be announced in the November ADHA Update and issues of dental hygiene journals, showcasing all who are making a difference on the frontline of defense – where care begins. Please forward this email to 10 of your closest colleagues. Let’s increase participation by the end of October and show the world our power in numbers.
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