October 15, 2008

ADHA Seeks Director of Corporate Development
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), a national, not-for-profit, professional association representing the interests of more than 150,000 registered dental hygienists, has an immediate opening for a 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.

Research that Develops YOU!
The following are recent articles to help you stay on top of changes in oral health care and provide you with cutting-edge developments that you can use to make critical, evidence-based decisions that improve the health of the patients you serve.

Toothache Pain: A Comparison of Visits to Physicians, Emergency Departments and Dentists Leonard A. Cohen, Arthur J. Bonito, Donald R. Akin, Richard J. Manski, Mark D. Macek, Robert R. Edwards, and Llewellyn J. Cornelius J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 1205-1216. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
The authors conducted a study to explore their use by low-income and minority adults in comparison with the use of traditional dental services. The elimination of oral health disparities must involve consideration of cultural influences on minority populations, as well as the responsibilities of the dental profession.

Caring for African-American Patients in Private Practice: Disparities and Similarities in Dental Procedures and Communication Kristin A. Williams, Catherine A. Demko, James A. Lalumandier, and Stephen Wotman J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 1218-1226. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Disparities in oral health care among racial and low socioeconomic groups have been reported. The authors compared the communication behaviors and dental services to African-American and white patients in private dental offices.

Body Language Speaks Volumes Roger P. Levin J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 1262-1263. [Full Text] [PDF]  
Stresses the importance of understanding body language and offers tips to help dentists become better overall communicators.

Dental Ceramics: What Is This Stuff Anyway? J. Robert Kelly J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 4S-7S. [Full Text] [PDF]  
Describes concepts that are useful in sorting out what dental ceramics are and how different ceramics perform different functions.

A New Inflammatory Cytokine on the Block: Re-thinking Periodontal Disease and the Th1/Th2 Paradigm in the Context of Th17 Cells and IL-17 S.L. Gaffen and G. Hajishengallis J Dent Res 2008 87: 817-828. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  
This review aims to offer a clarifying insight into periodontal pathogenesis under the extended Th1/Th2/Th17 paradigm, and is predicated on the principle that periodontal disease activity is determined by a complex interplay between the immune system and periodontal pathogens.

Systemic Antibiotics and Tooth Loss in Periodontal Disease  J. Cunha-Cruz, P.P. Hujoel, G. Maupome, and B. Saver J Dent Res 2008 87: 871-876. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
This cohort study observed that systemic antibiotic use was not associated with a reduced tooth loss incidence among destructive periodontal disease participants.

Earn Your Wings
In celebration of National Dental Hygiene Month in October, on behalf of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF), we invite all dental hygienists to “earn your wings” by participating in the ADHA Toothfairy Campaign.

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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