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Greater St. Louis Dental Hygienists' Association
Since 1961
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Greater St. Louis Dental Hygienists' Association Since 1961 |
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As a health care provider, you are mandated to report suspected child abuse or neglect. 1-800-392-3738
1-800-24-CLEFT
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August 12 CE topic and speaker change. Lecture begins at 7:30 pm -- NO dinner Please check the Calendar of Events for updates. (Dr. Moshiri and Invisalign (and dinner) has been rescheduled for November 11)
Saturday CE!!! August 28, 2010 Amy Hazlewood, RDH, BS sponsored by Crest-Oral B See the Calendar of Events for more information.
Member of the Month
Who: Suzie Buss School Attended: Virginia Western, Roanoke, VA Hobbies & Interests: wine tasting, camping and exercising Why you became a dental hygienist: I was a dental assistant for a dentist in Michigan and he convinced me to go to school for hygiene. He wanted me to return from school and be his hygienist, but I ended up moving out of state and going to school in Virginia and never returned to Michigan. Your favorite memory of being a hygienist thus far: A patient in Virginia brought me a Christmas gift because I saved her teeth through treatment and education! What benefits you see as being a member of ADHA: Being current on legislative issues that impact my career, resources that I can use to help my patients and long-term friendship.
Are you a member of ADHA? We want to meet you! Please feel free to send your responses to these questions (or write free-form) and a photo of yourself to sseawel@aol.com and see yourself in lights!
Visit the Scholarships page to see if you or someone you know can apply or be nominated.
Congratulations St. Louis Hygienists
Our very own Diann Bomkamp, RDH, BSDH, CDHC has completed her term as the 2008-2009 President of ADHA! We couldn't be more proud! Click here to learn more about Diann.
Remember: Assistant scaling bills will always be a threat. The time to fight it is now. Please, to protect the integrity of dental hygiene practice: Join or continue to support the ADHA. Support MO Hy-PAC. Contact your legislators in opposition of any bill that poses a threat to the public's oral healthcare delivery.
Please visit the Legislative page for more info.
Looking to volunteer with children? The Missouri Oral Health Preventive Services Program (PSP) needs YOU! Hygienists are needed for 1 day/year (unless they volunteer at more than one school).
What is PSP? PSP is a comprehensive prevention program offered to schools, head start programs, community action agencies and community clinics desiring to implement an oral health program. The program incorporates four components: 1. Oral Health Screening 2. Prevention (fluoride varnish application) 3. Education 4. Referral for those children with dental needs This program is designed to bring the community together in planning and implementing an oral health program. School nurses, teachers, administrators, parents, dental professionals and others interested in oral health work together to bring the program to their community.
Read More About PSP Information about the program is available on-line as well as calibration for the screening process. This will allow interested offices & individuals the opportunity to receive the necessary information & training in preparation to participate in the Preventive Services Program from the convenience of their office or home. To access this information, please visit: www.mohealthysmiles.com
If you are interested in volunteering to be a part of the Preventive Services Program, please contact Helene Ruddy, RDH, at: helene.ruddy@dhss.mo.gov . She is an Oral Health Program Consultant for the Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services Oral Health Program.
GSLDHA Mission: To improve the public's total health, the mission of the Greater St. Louis Dental Hygienists' Association is to advance the art and science of dental hygiene by ensuring access to oral health care, increasing awareness of the cost effective benefits of prevention, promoting the highest standards of dental hygiene education, licensure, and practice, research, and representing the interests of dental hygienists.
Website design by Suzanne Seawel, RDH, in cooperation with GSLDHA. Last update: 7-21-10
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