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Upcoming Events

January 12th
Topic: When to Make a Referral by Dr. Kathleen Rueter
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Gobeille Orthodontics
1725 SW Chandler Ave.
Bend, OR 97702


February 9th
Topic: Principles of Tissue Biopsy in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by Dr. Delisi
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Bend Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery
431 NE Revere Avenue, Ste 200
Bend, OR 97701

"It's not what you say:  Its how you say it"  Communication tools to improve relationships with Seniors, By Ali Davidson    

In this workshop you will learn how to:
•Build rapport instantly and influence with integrity
•Skillfully communicate with someone suffering from delusions and dementia
•Learn how to give bad news without getting shot
•Understand the developmental stage of Senior-hood
•Speak to people's values rather than your own      


This will be a 3 hour CE presentation.  Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 am and the course from 9-12 pm.  Lunch will be included in registration cost and will be served from 12-12:30 pm followed by our CODHA meeting. The CODHA Annual Meeting will be from 12:30-1:30 pm.
Registration is a first come first serve with a 50 person limit. Click here for registration form
Ali Davidson is generoulsly giving the first 20 people to sign-up for the class a fee copy of her book (a $19.95 value)!  You can buy her book at the class as well for a discounted rate of $15.00.  Ali Davidson will also be giving away a one hour consultation for $50 (half her usual rate), to one person at the class.  Check her out at www.itsbetweenyouandme.com  

Annual Business Meeting

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Volunteer Opportunities

Kemple Clinic, 541-617-1653, Vicki.  This non-profit Clinic provides prophys, radiographs, sealants and screenings for underpriveleged childred. Supervising Dentist is Dr. Cate Quaas.

Northwest Medical Teams Van -   They travel to remote locations such as Christmas Valley, Gilchrist and Fossil to provide services for needy adults and children.  They also provide care for underserved communities closer in. Contact Debbie Stumbaugh for information about where she's going next!  541-977-4367 dstumbaugh@medicalteams.org.

Hygienists currently needed
Thank you for any help, and if your interested please email or call.
Debbie Stumbaugh
Mobile Dental Van Manager
541-977-4367
dstumbaugh@medicalteams.org

Healthy Beginnings - Dental screenings for the under 5 set.  Everything is provided, and patients will be referred to dentists if needed.  Call Mara at 541-383-6357 or email her at mara.stephens@hdesd.org

Project Connect -  this is an annual event that takes place at the Deschutes County Fairground in Redmond.  It serves the disadvantage and down on their luck members of our community. Along with dental services, there is also access to medical services, veterinary care and personal hygiene services.  Contact Debbie Stumbaugh at dstumbaugh@medicalteams.org for information.  Next event will be in September 2012. Find out more at www.project connect.org

Component Officers

Sacha Lodge - President (contact info below)

Diana Strand - Vice President

Juanita Simpson- Secretary                           

Patrice Dirksen - Treasurer

Sandra Lavine - Component Trustee

Contact Information

Central Oregon Dental Hygienists' Association
Sacha Lodge, RDH, BS, Component President
(541)419-5726
serby82@hotmail.com

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