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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE |
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Thankfulness:
It can be the email that makes us laugh...
A telephone message from a long lost friend...
An unexpected hug from a patient...
A compliment from a stranger...
Children doing chores without being told...
A special note just for you...
No surprises in the mailbox...
Let us all be thankful for the smallest most insignificant things. Thoughtful words or a warm smile could be just what someone needs. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Elizabeth Kae Sylvia, RDH |
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MENTOR NIGHT AT DECEMBER MEETING |
| GODHA is looking forward to meeting with the VCC students at the Dec 2nd meeting. Those who volunteered to be mentors will be able to meet their student. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to Kae Sylvia at ToothDKae@aol.com |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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Tues. Dec 2 Dr. Roger Robinson
"Pregnancy and Periodontal Disease"
6:30 PM
2 CEU
VCC West Campus
Bldg 4 Room 120
CEU's Free to Members
$10.00 for non-members
Fri. Dec 5 Holiday Celebration
Dinner at a Local Restaurant RSVP Kae Sylvia
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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION |
| Join your GODHA friends for a Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 5 @ 6:30 PM. We will meet for food and fun at a local restaurant. Please RSVP to Kae Sylvia at ToothDKae@aol.com |
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RESUME FAXING |
GODHA is offering a new service to help out those who are looking for employment. We will fax your resume(one page) and cover letter to all the dental offices we have on file for the Greater Orlando area. For members, the service will be free for the first three requests for each month. The fee for additional members wanting to fax out their resume in that month will be $25. The fee for non-members is $30. For further information contact Desiree Franklin at javaddict21@aol.com
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ARE YOU A SUBSTITUTE HYGIENIST? |
Some Important Things to Consider:
Remember, you are representing all dental hygienists, therefore making a good
impression is important.
- Be Prepared: Find out as much as you can about the office and your schedule ahead of time. If you can, visit the office before the scheduled day if you have never been there.
- Be Prompt: Arrive early to review charts and familiarize yourself with your operatory.
- Be Considerate: If you make a commitment, keep it. If you have to cancel, give plenty of notice, several weeks ahead if during summer, or vacation times. Make an effort to find a replacement if you can.
- Always: Return calls for substituting, even if you are not available.
- How Is Your Appearance? Do you look like you just got out of bed, or is your hair neat and clothes clean, pressed, with no stains, shoes clean? Are you wearing light make-up? Appearance counts for future jobs!
- Smile and Be Friendly!
- Remember: There is no excuse for not showing up and not calling!
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FOOD PROGRAM |
There is a wonderful program to purchase food at a discount price available to anyone who applies. You can go online to www.angelfoodministries.com to view the menu of items that are distributed on a monthly basis. For $30 you can purchase a well balanced food plan ,including meat, with a value of at least $65. Check out the website for more information. Feel free to pass this along to anyone you know who may be in interested. | |
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| VCC STUDENT MENTOR PROGRAM |
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GODHA is in need of more members to participate in the mentor program with the VCC students. We will be having a meet and greet with the students at the December meeting.
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| Our Sponsors |
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.
3M ESPE OMNI Preventive Care Steve Priola
Preventive Care Consultant
904-537-7930
spriola@mmm.com
Johnson & Johnson
Kelly Wolf
Healthcare Representative
904-533-0406 kwolf2@conus.jnj.com
Benco Dental
Joe McGrath
Supply and Equipment Advisor
407-765-5200
jmcgrath@benco.com
Philips Sonicare
Jennifer Campbell
Orlando Sales Representative
888-567-5757 x 3120
Jennifer.Campbell@Philips.com
Proctor & Gamble
Julian Ross
Territory Manager
800-436-4151 x 03471
Ross.j.7@pg.com
Dentsply
Todd Farace Territory Representative
Cell: (407) 435-2323
Fax: (407) 658-2137 tfarace@dentsply.com
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ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS |
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We are having our Entertainment Book 2009 Fundraiser again this year. Books are $25 and contain loads of great coupons. Books will be available at the December meeting.
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CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH |
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In February we will be visiting five Orange County Libraries to present oral hygiene education and giving hand outs to the community. We need volunteers for these great events. Please contact Jo-Ann Losito at itoothjl@earthlink.net |
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS/SPECIAL SMILES |
| Clinical Director Paula Schad would like to thank the GODHA members and VCC hygiene students who participated in the athlete dental screenings during the Special Olympics/Special Smiles State Fall Classic at Disney's Wide World of Sports on Oct. 31 - Nov. 1. Other FDHA members and FSADHA members came from across the state to volunteer their time and talents. We saw 155 athletes and documented 29 needing urgent dental care.
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