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Join NDHA on Facebook! The Nevada Dental Hygienists' Association has a Facebook account. If you already have a Facebook account, go to www.facebook.com and join NDHA by typing "Nevada Dental Hygienists' Association" in the search field. When NDHA is selected click on "Become a Fan". It is a great way to keep in touch with other hygienists and to see what new in the dental hygiene community.
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SNDHA Seminar March 20, 2010
6 Cinical CEUs | Program Schedule: | | 7:15 am | Continental Breakfast / Registration | | 8:00 am | Diode Lasers in Dentistry: Practical Clinical Applications
Christopher J. Walinski, DDS | | 12:00 noon | Light lunch included | | 1:00 pm | An Infection Control Update for Your Dental Practice
Heather Rogers, RDH |
Register Today!
Seating is limited to the first 75 people.
Registrations received after the first 75 will be put on a waiting list. Members: $65
Non-members: $80 Click here to download the program and registration information.
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Public Health Dental Hygiene Position Mission
To improve the oral health of at-risk children by providing preventive dental health care services through evidence-based clinical Best Practices to include: oral hygiene education, child prophylaxis, sealants and fluoride varnish. Services are to be provided at school based medical/dental health clinics. Children with oral health needs will be referred to community dental clinics that have agreed to partner with Future Smiles. This program promotes working within the dental community to establish a dental home for at-risk children. Our primary goal is to enhance the children’s health and well being thereby improving their capacity to learn and succeed within the school environment and for the future.
Through program expansion, Future Smiles has an opening for a part-time Public Health Dental Hygienist. Current location is at the Cunningham Health Center at Cynthia Cunningham Elementary 4145 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89122. The following lists the position availability and parameters.
• Public Health Dental Hygiene Position will need to request status with the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners
• Must hold malpractice policy of at least $2 million
• RDH interested in public health
• Must be an ADHA member
• Bilingual English/Spanish would be helpful
• Available Mon, Tues or Wed
• Position is for 1 day to start and potentially 2 days in the future
• Must be interested in promotion of the program, fundraising and data collection
Interested dental hygienists please contact Terri Chandler, RDH, Future Smiles Project Manager, at (702) 521-4550 or by email futuresmiles@cox.net
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The Northern Nevada Chapter of the National Dental Hygiene Honor Society
is pleased to announce the first annual
Sigma Phi Alpha-Delta Tau
Caryn Solie RDH Scholarships | Sigma Phi Alpha-Delta Tau/Caryn Solie Undergraduate Scholarship | | Awarded to a candidate pursuing an undergraduate dental hygiene degree at Truckee Meadows Community College and a Nevada resident. Full-Time candidate must demonstrate a dental hygiene GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and be a student member of ADHA. A brief statement of dental hygiene activities and goals is required. | | Sigma Phi Alpha-Delta Tau/Caryn Solie Graduate Scholarship | | Awarded to a candidate pursuing a graduate degree in dental hygiene or related field. Must be a Nevada resident. Applicants must include a statement of professional activities related to dental hygiene and a goals statement regarding intended contribution to the populations of Nevada. Full or Part-Time candidate must demonstrate a dental hygiene grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, be a member of ADHA, and submit proof of enrollment in an accredited program. | | For the 2010 Scholarships, applications will be made available by Feb. 1st, 2010, by emailing Deb Osborn, Immediate Past-President of Sigma Phi Alpha-Delta Tau: 2uthfairy@sbcglobal.net. Entire application package is due by March 15, 2010. Scholarship Awards of $250. each will be announced April 16. The amount of each award is expected to vary each year based on Sigma Phi Alpha funding. |
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NDHA Legislative Update--January 2010
Your professional association has been representing you at many local and state functions.
NDHA participated in an annual healthcare legislative Meet and Greet in October at Renown Medical Center. Dental hygienists, chiropractors, physical therapists and nurses had an opportunity to talk one on one with state legislators regarding healthcare reform, access to care and regulation issues.
At the end of October our lobbyist, Neena Laxalt, provided us an opportunity to attend a wine social for Kathy McClain. This was a great way to show our appreciation for all her support of SB 320 (self regulation) during the 2009 Legislative Session.
NDHA is being sponsored to attend the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” luncheon on February 5th. Representation at this function will allow members from NDHA to collaboratively work with other dental and healthcare professionals, as well as the public, to stress the importance of preventive care, good oral health and the link between oral and systemic health. The luncheon will create an informative atmosphere to encourage women to take care of their heart and be health champions at work and at home. Up to 700 people are expected to attend. Tickets are still available to purchase if you would like to attend. NDHA will also be donating a red purse for the silent auction to help with fundraising efforts for the “Go Red for Women” campaign against heart disease
And finally, NDHA continues to attend the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners board meetings. These meetings are open to the public and are critical meetings regarding the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. All licensed dental professionals are encouraged to attend. Meeting details can be found at nvdentalboard.org.
Please feel free to contact any board member if you have legislative concerns, ideas or would like to help out! The NDHA also has a Political Action Committee that accepts donations to help in legislative efforts to increase access to dental care, increase dental hygiene scope of practice and pursue self regulation. All donations must be specifically allocated to the NDHA PAC for legislative efforts and can be mailed to Lancette VanGuilder, please make checks out to NDHA PAC.
Please direct comments and/or donations to :
Lancette VanGuilder, RDH
4331 Roundstone Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
775-224-4323 or teethrme@sbcglobal.net
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