March 18, 2009

The Center for Lifelong Learning at the 86th Annual Session
June 17-23, 2009 ~ Washington, D.C. ~ Omni Shoreham Hotel
Network and stay connected at the largest dental hygiene meeting of 2009!

24 Unique CE sessions – Over 100 Exhibitors – Networking with over 1,300 RDH’s!

IOH Benefit/President’s Reception – Featuring the Big Band Era
Celebrate the Big Band Era at the IOH Benefit/President's Reception! Dress in your favorite 20s or 30s attire or come as you are! Attend the party of the year for FREE!
Dance the night away with big band music with dance styles from cha-cha to mambo to swing to fox trot and electric slide.  Dress in your favorite 1920s or 1930s attire.  Who is your 1920-30s style icon?  Louise Brooks, Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Claudette Colbert, Ginger Rogers, Katharine Hepburn, Rudolph Valentino, Cary Grant or Clark Gable?  Let’s bring the glamour back from these romantic decades!

CLL/AS Cost-Cutting Corner
ADHA understands how tough the economy is right now. Take advantage of money-saving opportunities through an early bird registration fee, CE discounts and room sharing possibilities. Now, more than ever, ADHA wants to keep you connected to YOUR dental hygiene community. Come be a part of the experience!

You can’t afford to miss the most cost-effective event offered in 2009!
  
2009 CLL/AS Cost-Cutting Corner 

• Register online and SAVE!  $115 for Members, $99 for Students

• Purchase three (3) or more CE sessions and SAVE 5%, 10% or even 15%!

By registering online and purchasing three (3) CE sessions or more, you will receive anywhere from 5% to 15% off these courses.

• Share a room/Share a Ride
  Save money by sharing your accommodations, your taxi ride or rental car from the airport.  Go to the Housing information section and click on Request a Roommate to find attendees willing to share their rooms and split the cost. Save $5 per day, up to $25 off, by renting a car through Hertz using the discount codes of CDP#1811649 and Promotional Code#121472. For more information, visit City Information/Transportation.
• Housing –Omni Shoreham Hotel ~ Washington, D.C.                                               Stay where ALL the events will take place!  Book today before the block fills up. Group rate: $214 (single/double) and $240 (triple/quad), plus applicable taxes. Reservation cutoff date: May 26, 2009

Register for the largest dental hygiene meeting of 2009 Center for Lifelong Learning at the 86th Annual Session ~ today!

Pages Needed for 2009 Annual Session
Serving as a page is a great way to participate in the ADHA House of Delegates, learn more about parliamentary procedure and get your exercise. ADHA needs pages at this year’s annual session in Washington, D.C. for the following times:

Shift 1:         Sunday, June 21, 9-11:30 a.m. – First HOD

Shift 2:         Monday, June 22, 7- 11:00 a.m. – Mega Issues Discussion on Workforce Models

Shift 3:         Monday, June 22, 2-5:00 p.m. – Second HOD

Shift 4:         Tuesday, June 23, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Third HOD

No experience is necessary! Sign up for as many shifts as you like! Please email karenc@adha.net and request the shift(s) you would like to work. Thank you!

Five Programs to Receive Funding to Join NCOHF Affiliate Network
The ADHA Institute for Oral Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has awarded the first five (5) dental hygiene programs the necessary funding to join the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) Affiliate Network!  The five dental hygiene programs selected to be among the first to receive the ADHA Institute/NCOHF Affiliate Network Grant are:

• Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL
• The University of Missouri Kansas City in Kansas City, MO
• Central Community College in Grand Island, NE
• Owens Community College in Toledo, OH and
• The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN

These schools will be a part of the continuing efforts of NCOHF America's Toothfairy and ADHA to eliminate pediatric dental disease, which affects millions of children throughout the United States.

The ADHA Institute for Oral Health Board of Directors has recently established the ADHA Institute/NCOHF Affiliate Network Grant, which will provide future opportunities for additional dental hygiene programs to join in the effort to eliminate pediatric dental disease.  Help the ADHA Institute for Oral Health fund future dental hygiene programs through this new grant opportunity!  For more information on how to make your donation, please contact the ADHA Institute for Oral Health at institute@adha.net.

You can make a difference today in the lives of these children through the Dental Hygienists' Toothfairy Campaign. Please visit http://www.ncohf.org/RDHToothfairy.php and change a child's life today!

Make Sure You All Get the Recognition You Deserve
ADHA's brand promises to empower, support and develop dental hygienists throughout their career. One of the ways that we do this is through award programs developed to recognize the amazing work that dental hygienists do every day. Several ADHA award program deadlines are quickly approaching, and there has never been a better time to tell your story. Why not consider applying yourself or make the recommendation to a deserving friend? Most awards include travel and a free registration to ADHA's Center for Lifelong Learning at the 86th Annual Session. Investigate the program descriptions and apply today!

2009 Hu-Friedy/ADHA Master Clinician Award
This award is presented to a clinical dental hygienist who demonstrates outstanding clinical expertise in relating to interdependence of clinical practice and patient education for the improvement of patient compliance.

Applications must be received by April 15, 2009.

Download application here - http://www.adha.org/downloads/2009_Hu-Friedy_Application.pdf

Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products/ADHA Hygienist Heroes®
Who is a HYGIENIST HERO™? 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® and REACH® Products. We want to recognize YOU, registered dental hygienist, for the efforts you have championed to raise awareness for oral health care. Applications must be received by March 31, 2009.

To apply, visit: http://www.jjdentalprofessional.com/global/hygienist-hero.html

Crest/ADHA Award for Clinical Dental Hygienists
This award is sponsored by Procter & Gamble to honor clinical dental hygienists who make a difference in the lives of patients/clients. Applicants must be licensed in dental hygiene, practicing in a clinical setting and current members of ADHA. Applications must be received by April 15, 2009.

Download application here - http://www.adha.org/downloads/2009_Crest_Application.doc

Colgate/ADHA Community Outreach Award
This volunteer award program sponsored by Colgate recognizes ADHA active component organizations and individuals (submitting on behalf of components) that have implemented significant community outreach programs focusing on preventive oral health care. Applications must be received by April 15, 2009.

Download application here - http://www.adha.org/downloads/2009_Colgate_Application.doc


American Dental Hygienists' Association -  Sigma Phi Alpha Journalism Award Competition
Generously sponsored by Johnson & Johnson
To encourage dental hygiene research, ADHA, Sigma Phi Alpha and Johnson & Johnson will present an award to the 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 also published in JDH and Access. In addition, the author of the winning manuscript will receive a $1,000 award. There is no travel or registration for ADHA CLL/Annual Session offered as part of this award.

Who is a HYGIENIST HERO™?
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

Interact with 55,000 colleagues
Access magazine goes out to 55,000 dental hygiene professionals in the United States. With every information-packed edition, Access is increasingly becoming the dental hygiene publication that you read from cover to cover.

Access’ "Risk Management" column has helped explain some of issues related to this potentially sensitive area of dental hygiene practice. If you have questions that have not yet been answered, please send them to JeanM@adha.net, and they will be forwarded to the authors to address in an upcoming column. Please title your email message Risk Management Inquiries. As a reminder, previous columns appeared inNovember 2006; February, March and December 2007; May-June and November 2008; and February 2009.
 
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 the email Accessing Life, and someone from the Access team may get in touch with you to schedule an interview. 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.

Judges needed for the Student Table Clinic and Research Poster Sessions at the 2009 ADHA CLL at Annual Session
Are you looking for a good opportunity to volunteer your services? Apply to be a table clinic or research poster judge at the 2009 ADHA CLL at Annual Session in Washington, D.C.

Thursday, June 18, 2009 – 7:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Friday, June 19, 2009 – 7:30 to 10:00 a.m.

This annual event showcases independent research presented by undergraduate and graduate dental hygiene students and is open to hygienists, fellow students, and the general public. ADHA member hygienists serving as judges will evaluate the quality of presentations in both written and oral forms. You can choose either morning session. You will be assigned table clinics or research posters that match your area of clinical expertise. The student presenters will be expected to be able to explain their project and answer any questions regarding their findings. 

All judges are invited to stay for the awards luncheon or reception.

Please consider volunteering your time as an ADHA Table Clinic/Poster Session Judge. It's a great way to support ADHA and its students.

Submit your application by May 1, 2009!
(Please submit applications via e-mail to research@adha.net)

Midwest Dental Donates Dental Care to Children in Need
Mondovi, WI – February 16, 2009 – Forty-five dentists and 179 staff at Midwest Dental provided free dental care to underserved children on Friday, February 6, 2009 as part of the annual Give Kids a Smile Day sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA).  Serving over 430 children, Midwest Dental clinics provided over $118,000 in dental care.

Initiated in 2003, Give Kids a Smile is the centerpiece of February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month.  The event began in part to help provide dental care for children whose families may not have direct access to regular dental care.  Limited reimbursement provided by state and federal governments for oral health programs is a growing problem that contributes to the lack of access to dental care.  According to the ADA, in Wisconsin, state and federal governments spend less than one percent, or $38 million of a $4.4 billion annual Medicaid budget, on oral health programs for children and adults. 

“Efforts at educating parents, caregivers, and children about proper diet and home care, fluoridated drinking water, and school-based sealant and fluoride varnish programs can prevent thousands of dollars in future dental and hospital expenses,” says Dr. Robert Darling, a Midwest Dental dentist in Sheboygan, Wis.  “However, in the long run, government dependence on the charity of a few dental professionals is not a sensible way to approach the dental care needs of these children.”

Midwest Dental worked with local public health agencies, area schools, Head Start programs, nonprofit agencies, and youth and community organizations to identify children in need.  The dentists and staff provided free exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, fillings and other dental procedures. 

Oral health plays an important role in overall health.  Untreated dental disease is painful and affects a child’s physical, emotional and social development. 

Midwest Dental is a dental management company headquartered in Mondovi, Wis., with 63 clinics in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa.

Join the Dental Hygienists' Toothfairy Campaign
If you've ever been up all night with a child in pain...you understand! If you've ever had a toothache that kept you from doing anything else...you know. If you give up one cup of coffee a week...you can help.

Pediatric dental disease HURTS US ALL. Without help, millions of children needlessly suffer severe pain impacting their ability to eat, sleep and learn. They face lifelong health risks and even death. Children suffering from disease can become a burden to society rather than productive members of America’s workforce. Without help, issues of school absenteeism, reduced job prospects, parents missed time from work and overuse of emergency rooms contribute to spiraling healthcare costs and overall economic crisis.

Please, ADOPT THE CARE OF A CHILD. Give a child a future free of pain and embarrassment and filled with promise. Visit www.AmericasToothfairy.org.

Together we can make a real difference.

Free Webcasts!
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau Oral Health Program is presenting a series of webcasts in March and April. This message will describe the first two; further details will be coming soon about the others. Registration is open to all. To register, visit: www.mchcom.com.

1. Accessing Oral Health Care through WIC: Implementing a system that enables WIC to serve as an entry point for oral health care

Tuesday, March 10, 2:00-3:30 PM EST

Featuring presentations from:
Patti Mitchell, MPH, RD, Senior Program Analyst, Food and Nutrition Service, US Department of Agriculture, Alexandria, VA; Wynne Grossman, Executive Director, Dental Health Foundation, Oakland, CA; Jared Fine, DDS, MPH, Dental Health Administrator, Alameda County Public Health Department, Oakland, CA; Linda Franklin, RD, WIC Program Director, Alameda County WIC Program, Oakland, CA; Ed Martinez, CEO, San Ysidro Health Center, San Diego, CA; Nicholas G. Mosca, DDS, Director, Office of Oral Health, Mississippi State Department of Health, Jackson, MS.

This webcast will showcase WIC as an entry point for dental care, especially for those children most at risk for disease.

Read more at http://www.mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/MCHBWebcast_WIC.pdf.
Register online at http://www.mchcom.com.

2. Medicaid Portability: Eliminating gaps in health care, optimizing oral health for migrant children and their families

Wednesday, March 18, 2:00-3:30 PM ET

Featuring presentations from:
John Rossetti, DDS, MPH, Lead Oral Health Consultant, MCHB Oral Health Program, Rockville, MD; Jana Blasi, MPA, Deputy Director, Texas Association of Community Health Centers, Inc., Austin, TX; Christine Farrell, RDH, MPA, Medicaid Dental Policy Specialist, Michigan Department of Community Health, Lansing, MI; Lynda Meade, MPA, Program Manager, Michigan Primary Care Association, Lansing, MI.

This webcast will showcase the opportunities and challenges in addressing Medicaid portability to ensure continuity in health care, including oral health, for children and their families of migrant and seasonal farmworkers.

Read more at http://www.mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/MCHBWebcast_MedicaidPortability.pdf.

Register online at http://www.mchcom.com.

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