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If you are a dental hygienist interested in volunteering, networking, making new friends, and supporting the integrity of your profession, we extend an open invitation for you to come check us out. Read on for more information or feel free to contact any one of our officers listed near the bottom of this page.
CONTINUING EDUCATION/EVENT CALENDAR 2009-2010:
LOCATION: Dr Heringer's office, 2020 Commercial St SE Salem, OR 97302 (unless noted otherwise). Go down the stairs in the NE corner of the parking lot to the conference room. mapquest
DAY & TIME: All meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 6:30 PM (unless noted otherwise). Updates and business from 6:30pm – 7pm with CE course or topics from 7pm to 8:30pm.
COST: CE courses are offered FREE to ADHA members and hygiene students, $15 for non-members
Sept. 16 - Bring a guest to share in a night of celebration for dental hygienists.
In lieu of our regular meeting, MPYDHA is encouraging members to attend the FREE CE event sponsered by Ultradent. Oct 21st, upstairs at the West Salem Roth's in the Oregon Conference Room. Dinner at 5:30, presentation 6-8:00pm. You must register by Sept 30th to attend. Please call Pauline LaCombe at 541-643-5612 or register online at http://www.ultradent.com/salem
Nov. 6- 8 Oregon House of Delegates Bend, OR
“What new grads and seasoned pro’s want to know about dental hygiene.” Join us to discuss communicating with the Doctor and office staff, benefit information, scheduling, referring patients, and treatment planning.
Dec. - No Meeting. Enjoy the holidays!
Don’t miss this CE course sure to improve your knowledge on bone and soft tissue grafting. Hear the most up to date information from the specialists.
: Boys and Girls Club Volunteer Sealant Night.
Receive CE credits while making a difference in the lives of children needing oral health care. No business meeting before. Meet at Boys and Girls Club in Salem.
Learn the in’s and out’s of CT scans and how this new form of technology is helping to shape oral health care.
Nitrous Oxide/Conscious Sedation with Dr Kennedy: Detailed presentation on nitrous oxide sedation.
May 19 - End of Year Social/Celebration: All hygienists welcome!!! Time and place TBA
The topics and speakers are subject to change. Any updates will be sent out as quickly as possible via e-mail and this webpage. Please contact Sharon Crawford, flosschick_rdh@yahoo.com, if you would like to be on an e-mail list to receive regular updates on MPY events.
Marion, Polk and Yamhill County dental hygienists give back!
February is Children's Dental Health Month-Volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club
Thank you, Thank you, thank you to each of you for the incredible work you did last Wednesday evening, February 17th
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 SALEM BOYS AND GIRLS 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, The Annual Amity Elementary School Dental Clinic and the Medical Teams International Dental Van. 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, who is also a dentist in West Salem, 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.
We've had nothing but positive feedback from anyone who has ever volunteered on any of the dental van outings. Look for this and other opportunities coming up in the next year. The community needs you and your skills!! For more information on dates and times please contact Sharon Crawford, flosschick_rdh@yahoo.com MPY’s Volunteer Coordinator or Denny Sanders, dsanders@medicalteams.org Mobile Dental Unit Manager for Medical Teams International. Thank You!!
DENTAL VAN OPPORTUNITIES
Yikes, it is February and I haven't let you know February's dental van schedule so you can lend a hand.
Thurs. 2/4 Dr. Synowski, 8:30 - 1:30 at North Salem High School - students
Friday 2/5 Dr. Phillips, 8:30 -12:30 at Taft High School, Lincoln City - students
Wed. 2/10 Dr. Fankhauser, 8:30 - 1:30 in Canby - adults mostly
Thus. 2/11 Dr. Horn, 8:30 - 3:00 in Woodburn - students
Fri. 2/12 Dr. Young, 8 - 1 Four Corners Elementary - students
Wed. 2/17 Dr. Fankhauser, 8:30 - 1:30 in Salem - adults
Fri. 2/19 Dr. Marshall, 8:30 - 1:30 in Shedd (near Corvallis) - adults
Fri. 2/19 (yes, two clinics same day) Dr. Nic Methven, 4 - 8 pm in Salem - adults
Mon. 2/22 Dr. Zerr, 8 - 1 in Salem - students
Wed. 2/24 Dr. Burns, 8-1 in Stayton - students
If you're available for only part of the day and would like to help, any time you can give would be appreciated. Especially 2/19 in the evening.
Thanks for taking time to compare your calendar and find a day. Let me know which day you would like to come and I'll give you the details.
Denny Sanders
Mobile Dental Unit Manager
Medical Teams International
503.930.9522
dsanders@medicalteams.org
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 jodibergrdh@yahoo.com and Elisa Schofield RDH, 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: Karlen 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 RDH, flosschick_rdh@yahoo.com
Newsletter Editor: Tina Clarke RDH,
jcckjc@comcast.net
Student Liaison and mentorship: Teri Abel RDH, teriabel@comcast.net
ODHA Committee Chair/Public Affairs: Tina Clarke RDH, jcckjc@comcast.net
Volunteer Coordinator: Sharon Crawford RDH, flosschick_rdh@yahoo.com
Questions? please contact president Elisa Schofield, elisasco@aol.com
or Jodi Berg jodibergrdh@yahoo.com
Volunteer opportunties or web page updates!! please contact vice president Sharon Crawford flosschick_rdh@yahoo.com
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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