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I am pleased to serve as President of the Greater Orlando Dental Hygiene Association for 2008-2009. The board members have been very busy planning a successful year. Countless hours are spent planning, organizing CEU sponsorships, faxing and emailing. We would not be such a successful association without the "behind the scenes" efforts. I point this out because we always need members to become and stay involved.
As we collect our required continuing education credits for the next biennium, I challenge each and every member to seek uncharted courses. Expand your horizons through face to face meetings and internet research. Learning is lifelong.
Quoting the wonderful professor, RANDY PAUSCH, whom recently lost his fight with cancer - "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted".
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GODHA WEBSITE |
Visit the GODHA website, www.godha.org to view the llist of officers and their contact information. It is a great resource for events, links and updated hygiene issues. Be sure to check out the photos from current events.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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Sept 25-28 FDHA Symposium Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport
October National Dental Hygiene Month
Sat. Oct 18 Seminar-4CEU
8:30AM-1PM
"Caries Risk Assesment and Evidence Based Prevention Protocol"
Steve Priola & Gary "Scottie" Scott
3M ESPE/OMNI Prevention Breakfast/Snacks/Refreshments provided
VCC West Campus Bldg 6 Room 202
Tues. Nov 11 2 CEU TBA 6:30 PM VCC West Campus HSB Bldg Room 105
Tues. Dec 2 2CEU TBA 6:30 PM VCC West Campus Bldg 4 Room 120
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FLORIDA DENTAL HYGIENE SYMPOSIUM |
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You are invited to attend the Florida Dental Hygiene Symposium. Enjoy quality continuing education, network with dental hygienists, students and educators from across the state. Registration is available online until 9/15/08. The general registration fee increases if you register onsite.
WHEN Thursday, September 25, 2008 through
Sunday, September 28, 2008
WHERE Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
9300 Airport Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32827
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FDHA PRESIDENT'S DINNER |
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Please join us for an elegant evening of fine dining and multifaceted entertainment as we honor FDHA President, Jackie Burt McDonough, our special jewel. This evening promises to be "An Affair to Remember" as we are entertained by Carol J. Stein, multitalented pianist, vocalist and composer. The many "facets" of Jackie will be revealed by friends and colleagues. So don your "diamonds" and cocktail attire and become part of the festivities!!
FRIDAY, SEPT 26,2008 7:45 PM-11:00 PM
Additional Registration Required. This event is sponsored by the Greater Orlando Dental Hygiene Association and FDHA Components.
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ADHA BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADOPTS ADHP COMPETENCIES |
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has adopted the Competencies for the Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner (ADHP). The ADHP model has been created by ADHA as an answer to the oral health crisis in America. ADHA's vision is that this new mid-level provider would safely provide quality diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic and restorative services directly to the underserved public. ADHPs represent a significant advancement for the dental hygiene profession and demonstrates organized dental hygiene's strong commitment to the public's oral health.
With the financial support of Philips Sonicare, Inc., the Standards were distributed to all ADHA members with the May/June issue of Access. Look for the finalized version of the Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice at www.ADHA.org
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DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH EVENT |
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GODHA will be visiting the Winter Park Library to present oral hygiene education to the local community on Sat. October 4th from 10:00 am to 12 noon. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jo-Ann Losito
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SUPPLIES NEEDED |
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GODHA is in need of toothbrushes,toothpaste & floss for upcoming community service projects planned for Dental Hygiene Month and Children's Dental Health Month. Donations will be collected at the monthly meetings. Thank You.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS |
Special Olympics Fall Classic state games will be held at Disney's Wide World of Sports on October 31 and November 1. Dental hygienists are needed to perform oral screenings on the athletes. Contact Paula Schad pesrdh@aol.com to volunteer.
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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.
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
GC America, Inc.
Amy Nieves, RDH
District Sales Manager
Amy_nieves@gcamerica.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
3M ESPE Dental Division
Cathy James, RDH Sales Representative
Cell: (407) 310-9286 Fax: (407) 8975378 cjames@mmm.com
Dentsply Todd Farace Territory Representative
Cell: (407) 435-2323 Fax: (407) 658-2137 tfarace@dentsply.com
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FDHA SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE HONORED |
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Governor Charlie Crist has announced the appointment of FDHA's former President and current Speaker of the House, Helen Douglas, of Pensacola, to the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage And Family Therapy And Mental Health Counseling. Helen is a former dental hygiene member of the Board of Dentistry. She is awaiting Senate confirmation of this most recent appointment. Congratulations, Helen!
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