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5K RUN/WALK | | |
Campus Crusade in Lake Nona
Date & Time:
Saturday, March 19, 2011
8:00 AM
Beneficiary:
Proceeds from the "It's For the Kids!" 5K Run/Walk will benefit the children of the Central Florida Children's Home. Since 1973, CFCH has provided a stable and loving Christian home for neglected children ages 2 to 18. At CFCH children are able to live, learn and grow. Daily they enjoy three healthy meals, a home life with spiritual guidance, and the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities like sports and music lessons. There are currently 18 children living at the "Home", but many more could be cared for if funding were available.
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The Greater Orlando Dental Hygiene Association would like to acknowledge the following companies and speakers for their very generous contributions to our continuing education and recognition events. We would also like to thank them for introducing their varied products and services to our membership.
Philips Sonicare
Emily Hakimipour
Field Sales Representative
407-923-8676
emily.hakimipour@philips.com
Xlear Inc.
The Xylitol Experts
Rhoda P. Kublickis, BASDH
Product Educator, SE Region
(954)829-4260
GlaxoSmithKline
Barbara Northington
Oral Healthcare
Executive Consultant
407-694-3894
barbara.g.northington@gsk.com
Brenda Dreessen
GSK Oral Healthcare Sales
407-247-1456
brenda.c.dreessen@gsk.com
ZILA
Nancy Wimberley
Professional Sales Representative
407-432-6020
nwimberley@zila.com
COLGATE Oral Pharmaceuticals,Inc
Krys Tetterton
Oral Care Consultant
972-888-3538
Krys_Tetterton@copal.com
3M ESPE OMNI Preventive Care
Steve Priola
Preventive Care Consultant
904-537-7930
spriola@mmm.com
Proctor & Gamble
Crest/Oral-B
Julian Ross
Territory Manager
407-353-8035
Ross.j.7@pg.com
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Greetings!
Spring has Sprung!! Thank you so much for participating in the Sole for Souls shoe charity this month. We collected 39 pairs of shoes for those in need. If you weren't able to donate, visit www.soles4souls.org for more information. Please note that Valencia Community College Dental Hygiene students are signed up to take their National Boards on March 16th. If you are a mentor to a student, please call, text, or email your support to the student. We've all been in their position and know how stressful this time can be. It's that time again for GODHA to elect next years officers. Currently, we are looking for nominations for President Elect, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Please email me at TriciaRDH@gmail.com if you are interested or would like to know more about the leadership positions. Tricia Bracher, RDH President |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | | |
WED MARCH 16
National Boards
TUES APRIL 5
"Prosthetic Correction and Management of the
Head & Neck Cancer Patient"
Dr Elizabeth Feldman, MD Anderson
2CEU
VCC West , HSB Bldg, Room 105
6:30pm
Members: $10
Potential Members: $20
Nominations of Officers for 2011-2012
TUES MAY 3 TBA FRI MAY 6 VCC Pinning Ceremony |
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APRIL IS ORAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH | | | According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, close to 37,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year; and it will kill one person every hour of every day. The incidence rate has increased each of the last 7 years. There is a newly identified etiology for oral cancer - the HPV-16 virus. It is soon to become the dominant cause of oral cancers in our country. The fastest growing segment of oral cancer patients are young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals. Dentists and hygienists are the first line of defense against oral cancer through the process of early discovery. Once cancer is diagnosed, the dental team should be a part of the treatment plan. Our guest speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Feldman, leads the dental section of the Thoracic/Head and Neck Cancers Specialty Section at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando. She will discuss the prosthetic correction and management of the cancer patient; the effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy on the oral cavity; and the role of dental professionals in the pre and post treatment of the patient.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPECIAL SMILES | |
Mark your calendars for the Area 7 Special Olymics Summer Games at Freedom High School in Orlando - Sat. April 9. We will be doing Special Smiles screenings for the athletes. If you have never participated in this terrific event, now is your opportunity! More information will be emailed soon.
The State Summer Games held at ESPN Wide World of Sports is May 13-14. There will be training for Clinical Directors (attendance for both days is required) and dental screenings on both days. Again, more info to come as the dates approach. Paula E. Schad, RDH Area 7 Clinical Director Special Olympics/Special Smiles 352 223-5033 |
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SMOKING CESSATION | | |
Easy Steps to Help Your Patients Kick the Habit
- Ask every patient about their tobacco use (or quit efforts) at every visit
- Advise smokers to quit. Studies show patients are receptive to this
- Give every patient the National Quitline number - 1-800-QUIT-NOW
Callers are connected to counselors who provide 4 to 6 FREE
personalized sessions and often free or low-cost nicotine
replacement therapies. Counseling + NRT double quit rates!
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NATIONAL COLON CANCER MONTH | | | March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Throughout the month of March, Centra Care is offering FREE Colon Cancer Screening Kits
Early detection is vital -- over 80% of all cases of colorectal cancer could have been prevented, if detected early. Tens of thousands of lives could be saved each year with just a simple screening.
Getting a screening test could save your life. Here's how:
- Colorectal cancer usually starts from polyps in the colon or rectum.
- Over time, some polyps can turn into cancer.
- Screening tests can find polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer.
- Screening tests can alsofind colorectal cancer. When it is found early, the chance of being cured is good.
Who Should Be Screened?
- All men and women, annually, beginning at age 50
- Those considered to be at high risk should begin screening before age 50:
- Family history of colon or rectal cancer
- Personal History of colon or rectal cancer or colon polyps
- Diagnoses of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
Other factors that can increase your risk of developing colon cancer include:
- Drinking one or more servings of alcohol a day
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Eating 2-3 servings of red meat a week
- Physical Inactivity (less than 30 minutes a day
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