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Be sure to visit the GODHA website to view the sub list, events, updates, photos etc. Please pass this information to your fellow professionals and employers and ecourage them to visit the website.
At each meeting we will be collecting food items for the Hope Foundation and cell phones for Harbor House.
Happy Thanksgiving. May we be grateful and blessed for all the simple things life has to offer.
Kae Sylvia, RDH
President
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DECEMBER 1st MEETING |
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"IMPLANTS"
J.Edward Kennedy, DMD,MS
Tues. Dec 1 6:30pm Business meeting
7:00pm presentation
VCC West Campus
HSB Bldg
Room 105
2 CEU's Members - $10
Potential Members - $20 |
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CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY |
December 20, 2009
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Oviedo Aquatic Center
GODHA will be participating in this event with the HOPE Foundation.
They will be providing a hot meal, gifts and Christmas dinner to local families in need.
We hope to have many members volunteer to attend. We also need toothbrushes ,
& floss for the goodie bags. They are expecting a large turnout of over 500 people,so we are asking members for donations of dental floss and toothbrushes.We will be collecting them at the Dec 1 meeting. For more details contact Kae Sylvia
toothdkae@aol.com
"HOPE's mission is to reduce prevent and reduce homelessness in Central Florida by equipping
individuals and families to become self-sufficient through Housing, Outreach, Prevention, and Education." |
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LOCAL ANESTHESIA |
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At the October meeting of the Florida Board of Dentistry, a motion was made and passed to propose legislation authorizing administration of local anesthesia by licensed dental hygienists. Two dentists opposed the motion, Dr. Betty Klement of Jacksonville and Dr. Wade Winker from Eustis. This proposed legislation will require 45 hours of formal continuing education at sites specified by the Board of Dentistry. The administration of local anesthesia by dental hygienists will be under indirect supervision for infiltration and block anesthesia.
Because local anesthesia by dental hygienists is not a delegable task, the proposed rule change will not go into effect until it is presented in the form of a bill to the Florida Legislature and passed. Nationwide, 46 states already permit the administration of local anesthesia by dental hygienists
Most changes favorable to our profession come about through the efforts of FDHA. Here are some things you should know.
* The members of the Florida Legislature (House and Senate) make the laws and have the authority to change the laws that govern our profession. Changes in laws can force rules changes. Actions of the Florida Board of Dentistry can be presented to the Florida Legislature for law changes
* The Department of Health, through the Florida Board of Dentistry, is the agency that licenses dental hygienists.
* The Board of Dentistry makes and enforces the rules under which dentists and registered dental hygienists practice under Florida law.
* Every RDH licensed by the state follows Florida law and BOD rules.
* FDHA is the organization that represents registered dental hygienists and the practice of dental hygiene with proposed legislation.
* The local anesthesia law will probably be presented to the legislature as part of proposed legislation from the Department of Health.
* FDHA is currently working on legislation that will increase the role of public health dental hygienists to increase access to care in underserved areas.
By becoming a member of ADHA, FDHA and GODHA you have a voice in our efforts to increase delegable duties, protect your license, and expand our scope of practice. It is important to join your organization and get involved with FDHA. You can help bring about a scope of practice that is in line with other states. Once again, 46 other states already allow dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia.
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ADHA MEMBERSHIP |
You should have received your renewal mailing for winter cycle 2010 with a special promotion to encourage online renewals and a new quarterly payment plan.
It's quick and easy to sign up for quarterly payments. Log into your account at www.adha.org. When you select the option to pay your dues, you'll be able to select the quarterly payment (QP) plan. In order to participate in the QP Plan you must use a credit or debit card with the Visa or MasterCard logo. The Credit Card transaction fee is $3.00 per quarterly payment.
Once you renew online, you will be enrolled in automatic membership renewal via email and credit card. By not printing several thousand dues notices a year, ADHA will save money and do its part to help save the planet.
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| CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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TUES. DEC 1 "IMPLANTS"
2 CEU
VCC WEST
HSB BLDG
ROOM 105
SUN. DEC 20 CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY
TUES JAN 5
"YOUR BODY..YOUR MOUTH LET'S MAKE THE CONNECTION"
2 CEU
VCC WEST
Bldg 6 Rm 202
TUES FEB 2 2CEU
VCC WEST
Bldg 6 Rm 202
SAT FEB 13 SEMINAR
3 CEU
TUES APRIL 6 TBA
2CEU
TUES MAY 4 TBA
2 CEU |
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DVD'S FOR VETS |
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We are collecting DVD movies for the Veteran's hospitals and rehab centers. Please bring any donations to the meeting or you can contact Paula schad pesrdh@aol.com
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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.
GlaxoSmithKline
Barbara Northington
Oral Healthcare
Executive Consultant
407-694-3894
barbara.g.northington@gsk.com
Ultradent Products, Inc
Conny Opalko
Territory Account Manager
Orlando Fl
888-289-1441
connyopalko@ultradent.com
Philips Sonicare
Dana Claffey
Orlando Sales Representative
800-676-7664 x 3120
cell: 813-787-4237
dana.claffey@phillips.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
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
Proctor & Gamble
Julian Ross
Territory Manager
407-353-8035
Ross.j.7@pg.com
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