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February 18, 2009
The Center for Lifelong Learning at the 86th Annual Session 24 Unique CE sessions – Over 100 Exhibitors – Networking with over 1,300 RDH’s! ADHA understands the economy is tough right now, so we've been working hard to come up with money-saving opportunities through an online registration bonus, CE discounts and room sharing possibilities. Now, more than ever, we want to keep you connected to YOUR dental hygiene community. You can’t afford to miss: Come be apart of the experience ~ The most cost-effective event offered in 2009! 2009 CLL/AS Cost-Cutting Corner
Register for the 2009 Center for Lifelong Learning at the 86th Annual Session ~ today!
Information and Application for Lobby Day 2009 Online As the countdown to the Center for Lifelong Learning at ADHA’s 86th Annual Session in Washington, D.C. begins, important information about the Lobby Day that will be staged in conjunction with the meeting will be made available at www.adha.org/annualsession. Lobby Day 2009 will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 beginning at 7 a.m. and spanning throughout the course of the day. The event will be a great opportunity for dental hygienists to promote their profession on Capitol Hill and weigh in on important health care policy issues. Given the increasing national dialogue on health reform and the host of targeted health policy initiatives planned for 2009, we feel that ADHA’s Lobby Day will be an impactful event to kick off CLL at ADHA’s 86th Annual Session! Lobby Day 2009 will be structured and carried out similarly to past ADHA Lobby Days. As in past Lobby Days, each state will be allotted five slots for members to participate. Applications to attend Lobby Day 2009 are now available online at www.adha.org/annualsession. Applications will be accepted through March 13, 2009. All interested in attending Lobby Day should submit an application. State association presidents will be forwarded Lobby Day 2009 applications and will make the determination of the five members from their state who will attend Lobby Day 2009. Every effort will be made to accommodate all who are interested in participating, but a cap on participants is necessary as a result of space and logistical limitations. Additional details about the application and registration process will be available online. In the event that not all states use their five allotted member slots for Lobby Day 2009, the additional slots will be allocated to ADHA members on a first-come-first-serve basis. A wait list of all applicants interested in participating will be generated. All applications will be time and date stamped, so submitting an application early is advised. Participants in Lobby Day 2009 will be required to pay a registration fee – $75 for ADHA members and $35 for student members. While ADHA has not traditionally charged a fee for participation, a registration fee is common practice for Lobby Day events staged by other organizations. ADHA will cover the bulk of expenses, but the registration fee will help offset some of the costs associated with staging, transportation and materials. ADHA will coordinate all scheduling of appointments for those participating in Lobby Day 2009. Participants will receive their schedule of legislative visits at the start of the event. Lobby Day will be held on June 17 beginning at 7 a.m. and continuing throughout the course of the day. Those interested in participating should plan travel into D.C. accordingly. Given the early start, out-of-town participants will likely need to arrive in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, June 16. ADHA’s Governmental Affairs staff will be overseeing Lobby Day 2009, so please feel free to contact staff with any questions regarding the event and the application and registration process. Please feel free to call 312/440-8925 or e-mail LobbyDay@adha.net any time. We look forward to seeing you at Lobby Day 2009!
YOU are. Dental hygienists are an integral part of the dental team, and go above and beyond daily clinical practice. You are a dental hygienist who donates time to charities to enhance oral health care in your community. You are an inspiration to all. In appreciation of your extraordinary efforts, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association has created a recognition program to honor your efforts. This program is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., maker of LISTERINE® Antiseptic and REACH® Brands. We want to recognize YOU, registered dental hygienist, for the efforts you have championed to raise awareness for oral health care. Find out how you can be the next HYGIENIST HERO™! Be part of the HYGIENIST HERO Recognition Program from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products. The next round of honorees for the HYGIENIST HERO™ program will be recognized at the 2009 ADHA Annual Session, Washington, D.C., June 16-24, 2009. For complete information, visit: http://www.jjdentalprofessional.com/global/hygienist-hero.html
Make your professional publication interactive Access is preparing an article on instrumentation and wants to know about your experience using hand and ultrasonic instruments. What types of products do you use, and which individual instruments do you prefer? Under what circumstances do you choose them, and what are your expectations when you select between these modalities? If you’d like to share your insights, send an email to JeanM@adha.net and put Instrumentation in the subject line. One of our writers may contact you for more information.
NIDCR seeks comments on its Strategic Plan Dear Colleagues, The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has just completed drafting its Strategic Plan for 2009 - 2013 http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/Research/ResearchPriorities/StrategicPlanDraft/ Before the plan is finalized, we invite you to visit our website and give us your comments and suggestions http://www.nidcr.nih.gov. The draft Strategic Plan presents a series of goals and objectives that provide continuity in key areas yet also take full advantage of new research and training opportunities. In addition, the plan includes appendices that illustrate significant facts about NIDCR and highlight selected ongoing research efforts. In developing the draft plan, we have aimed to be responsive to our many colleagues and constituencies. Our goal is to actively advance the breadth and diversity of oral, dental, and craniofacial research while recognizing the need to be focused and pragmatic.
Join the Dental Hygienists' Toothfairy Campaign It's not a lot—but for as low as just 33 cents per day, you can adopt the care of a child. What a difference pocket change can make in the life of a child suffering from the pain associated with dental disease and lack of care! As dental professionals, you know the dramatic impact of oral health education and prevention in a child's life, and the Dental Hygienists' Toothfairy Campaign brings that impact home for thousands of children across the country. The National Children's Oral Health Foundation, "America's Toothfairy", directs 100 percent of your monthly contributions to its network of not-for-profit Affiliates for their use in educating and treating underserved children so that they can eat, sleep and learn free from dental pain. Please join the Dental Hygienists' Toothfairy Campaign with a monthly commitment of $10, $20, $50 or more—just pocket change per day—and make a real difference in a child's life. Visit www.ncohf.org/RDHToothfairy.php and join your colleagues in this nationwide prevention campaign! And please visit NCOHF in person at the Chicago Midwinter Meetings, McCormick Place Exhibit Hall, Feb 27 through March 1, booth #SE11. We'd love to see you and say thanks for all you do to help restore the smiles of our nation's children!
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