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NEWSLETTER: ISSUE 6
The Heart that Gives Gathers: A message from our co-presidents Elisa Schofield and Jodi Berg
Marion, Polk and Yamhill County dental hygienists give back
Volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club Salem OR
Thank you to each of you for the incredible work you did last Wednesday evening, February 18th, during the sealant clinic here at the Boys & Girls Club. In just over 2 hours a combined 87 sealants were placed! Amazing!
We continue with the help of dedicated volunteers like each of you to reach our goal of impacting students who need us most. I look forward to hosting MPY Hygiene again on April 15th.
Have a great day,
Jodi
Jodi Loper CDA, EFDA
Health Services Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club of Salem
Marion and Polk Counties
503-581-7383 ext32
jloper@bgc-salem.org
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR FOR 2009-2010 COMING SOON!
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR 2008-2009:
LOCATION: Dr Heringer's office in the downstairs meeting room. Enter from the parking lot. 2020 Commercial St SE Salem, OR 97302. From 6:30pm until 8:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted. mapquest
: MPY courses are offered FREE to ADHA members and hygiene students, $15 for non-members
Sponsered by Tom's of Maine
Questions, lessons and learning-Kelli Swanson-Jaecks RDH, MA (please bring any questions at all concerning dental hygiene)
Kelly Matthews RDH
: Dr. Jeff Philips DMD and Linda Mann RDH
: Volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club, Donations from Tom's of Maine and Omni Preventive Care
Dr Carson Kutsch DDS
Volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club
May 20- End of Year Social/Planning meeting: Time and place TBA
The topics and speakers are subject to change. Any updates will be sent out as quickly as possible via email and this webpage.
9th Annual Amity Elementary School Dental Clinic held February 2009 was very successful!!
Thank you to the volunteers who made this possible!!
2009 stats
19 children were screened – one had no needs at this time
2 children were not screened due to an absence
13 second graders received treatment
1 third grader received treatment
1 fourth grader received treatment
2 fifth graders received treatment
14 BW radiographs
6 PA radiographs
1 occlusal radiograph
17 examinations
52 topical sealants
3 1-surface amalgam restorations
2 2-surface amalgam restorations
1 1-surface composite restorations
1 pulpal therapy
1 stainless steel crown
1 gross pulpal debride
3 extractions
Approximate value of $6766
THE BOYS AND GIRL CLUB DENTAL CLINIC
From the time the first steps were taken to create the dental clinic at the Boys and Girls Club, members of MPYDHA have been involved. Area dental hygienists have provided input into the design and function of the clinic. It has taken several years for this clinic to come to fruition and it has finally happened. Not only has MPY donated money to make this clinic happen but members have also volunteered their time for screening and treatment days. MPY challenges all of you to take at least one day out of your busy life to volunteer at this clinic. If you are available on a specific date to volunteer, please contact Jodi Loper, CDA, EFDA, Health Services Coordinator at 503-581-7383 or Email: jloper@bgc-salem.org
VOLUNTEERING
Along with the Boys and Girls club there are several volunteering opportunities for you. Give Kids a Smile Day and The Annual Amity Elementary School Dental Clinic. The Amity Dental Clinic was held this year on February 23rd. Every year more and more children are treated at this event. Last year there was almost $5000 worth of care done. This year more than $6000. One of our own members Michelle Aldrich created and keeps this annual event going. MPY actually won a National ADHA Community Outreach Award for this clinic. This year we took education to the classrooms while treatment (sealants, prophy’s, fluoride treatment etc…) was provided on the dental van.
I've had nothing but positive feedback from anyone who has ever participated in this event. Look for this and other opportunities coming up in the next year. The children need you and your skills!! For more information on dates and times please contact Sharon Crawford, flosschick_rdh@yahoo.com MPY’s Volunteer Coordinator.
THANK YOU!!
MENTORSHIP
MPY has always been dedicated to helping newer graduates through the transition from student to professional. I think we can all remember how scary it was to begin a new career, so full of questions and unsure on how to reach out and ask for help. Come to any of the MPY Dental Hygiene meetings to meet other hygienist in the area. You will be surrounded by the support and resources you need.
HOSPITALITY
Leanne Bradley would like to thank everybody who has signed up for refreshment duty. You have made all the hungry and thirsty mouths that attend the meetings very happy. Don’t worry if you forgot what month you signed up for, she will be giving you a reminder call.
YOUR MPY OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Co-Presidents: Jodi Berg RDH and Elisa Schofield RDH, jodibergrdh@yahoo.com elisasco@aol.com
Vice President: Sharon Crawford RDH, flosschick_rdh@yahoo.com
Secretary: Carolyn Rosling RDH, cdros@comcast.net
Treasurer: Teri Abel RDH, teriabel@comcast.net
Trustee: Karen Clark RDH,
kclark21@comcast.net
Alt. Trustee: Postion Open
Immediate Past President:
DeeAnne Ashcroft RDH, dashcroft6@comcast.net
Hospitality: Leanne Bradley RDH, lbradley10@hotmail.com
Membership: Sharon Crawford (see vice president)
Newsletter Editor: Tina Clarke RDH,
jcckjc@comcast.net
Student Liaison and mentorship: Teri Abel RDH (see treasurer)
ODHA Committee Chair/Public Affairs: Tina Clarke (see newsletter editor)
Volunteer Coordinator: Sharon Crawford (see vice president)
Questions? please contact president Elisa Schofield, elisasco@aol.com.
Volunteer opportunties or web page updates!! please contact vice president Sharon Crawford
IMPORTANT ADDRESSES AND NUMBERS:
AMERICAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS’ ASSOCIATION
444 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (800) 243-2342
Fax: (312) 440-8929
Website: www.adha.org
OREGON DENTAL HYGIENISTS’ ASSOCIATION
220 NW Skyline Blvd.
Portland, OR 97210
Phone:
(503) 956-8139
Fax: (503) 291-6709
Website: www.odha.org
OREGON BOARD OF DENTISTRY
1600 SW 4th, Suite 770
Portland, OR 97201
Phone:
(971) 673-3200
Fax:
(971) 673-3202
Website:
www.oregon.gov/Dentistry
To update information on this page please contact Sharon Crawford (MPYDHA) flosschick_rdh@yahoo.com
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