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Limited Access Permit Dental Hygienists- -

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For people who have limited or no access to the private dental office, dental hygienists with a Limited Access Permit may provide preventive and dental hygiene services in specified settings.  Please click here for more information.

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Calendar of Events:   Full Calendar

June 18-23: ADHA Annual Session/HOD/CLL

September 18,19: Fall Oral Health Symposium Seminar Series

Registration and Brochure soon available here!!

Location: the NEW A-dec Education Center 2601 Crestview Drive, Newberg, Oregon 97132 [Driving Directions]

Fri. Sept. 18 - recommended for the entire office.  Discounts for ODHA, ODAA, and ODA members

1:00-4:00pm: "Medical Emergencies - 2009 Udate " 3 CEUs, Steven Beadnell, DMD

4:00-7:00pm: "Oral Health - Making a Difference in Oregon" 3 CEUs, Expert Panel TBA

7:00-8:30pm:  Dinner & Networking

Sat. Sept. 19 - for dental hygienists and LAPs

8:00am-11:00am: "Thrush and Beyond - Oral Mucosal Diseases" 3 CEUs, Cynthia Kleinegger, DDS, MS

11:00am-1:00pm: "Regulation of Dental Hygiene Practice in Oregon" 2 CEUs, Lisa J. Rowley, CDA, RDH, MS

1:00pm-4:00pm:  "Pharmacology" 3 CEUs, Speaker TBA

November 6,7,8:  ODHA Annual Session/HOD, & BOT meeting

(CE and State Business meeting, come for some or come for all!) - Inn of the Seventh Mountain Resort, Bend, OR

Kelli Swanson Jaecks, RDH, MA

ODHA President

President's Message  "Crystal Clear: Connections, Collaboration and Positive Change"

 "Attitude, to me, is more important  than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, gift or skill. It will make or break a company... an association... a home." Continued

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ADHA Staff Photos       

ADHA on Youtube

2008 ADHA Delegates Report in

the Members Section (To access Members page, contact Webmaster)

2009 ADHA Annual Session/CLL: June 17-23 Wash. D.C.

Member Accomplishments!

See what else they do!

National Provider Number

Information

The spring issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene is now available!

Check out the table of contents and then log in to www.adha.org to view the entire issue.

Find ODHA on Facebook!

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Accreditation Standards Threatened

This affects all hygienists and future hygienists.  The Council on Dental Accreditation (CODA) has been asked to consider removing the dental hygiene diagnosis language from our educational standards.  It's important they hear from all hygienists.  ODHA has written a letter opposing any change. The association letter represents the opinions of members only. If you are a non member you are not represented by ADHA, ODHA or your local component, and its very important you write your own letter.  Please feel free to use ODHA's letter and edit to your taste.  Respond by July 1, address is in the letter.

Proposed changes

CODA Update - "Hygiene Diagnosis" threatened

ODHA's letter addressing CODA

CODHA letter

ODHA Classifieds      Click Here

Hygiene News Headlines   Click here!

April 19, 2009, National Oral Health Conference Award:

Oregon's Susan Sanzi-Schaedel received the “Myron Allukian, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Dental Programs,” from the American Association for Community Dental Programs.  Congratulations, Sue!!!

Left to right, Dr. Myron Allukian Jr., Sue Sanzi-Schaedel, Dr. Robert Isman, Dr. Allysa Franzen

Legislation

ODHA members support legislation that supports all dental hygienists.  Join us today!

2009:

HB 3204

5/1/09: Amended bill HB 3204-A passes 10-0 out of the House Health Committee

5/23/09: HB 3204-A passes 60-0 out of the House.  More.....

6/5/09: HB 3204-A passes 29-0 (1 excused) out of the Senate.

The bill now goes to the Speaker and Senate President to sign, then to the Governor for his signature.  The bill will not be effective for several weeks.

2007:

HB 2867 passed and signed by the Governor -

• Hygienists can diagnose and treatment plan for dental hygiene services.
• Hygienists can determine the need for and apply sealants in designated settings.
• LAP requirement now 2,500 hours (instead of 5000).

Abbreviated Bill History for ODHA 2007

Testimony from Dr. Gary Allen to the Oregon House Health Policy Subcommittee Jan. 18, 2007.

State School-based Dental Sealant Program

Contracts: For hygienists interested in implementing the State Sealant Program in several schools in a County.  Positions will be posted soon for the upcoming 2009-10 school year.  No longer accepting applicants for the 2008-09 year.

Stipends or CE credits: For hygienists (and assistants) interested in participating in the State Sealant Program on a paid, per-day basis (during the school year).

For more information, contact laurie.johnson@state.or.us

Oregon's 2007 Smile Survey  pdf

Earn up to 6 CE Credits for volunteering!!!

Oregon Board of Dentistry Regulations OAR 818-021-0070 (3)(d).

Medical Teams International

Click here for volunteer info

Isn't it time you helped out......

Oregon Dental Foundation - Tooth Taxi - Click here to link to website to volunteer

Millions of children are silently suffering - unable to eat, to sleep...or to learn.  Your help is critical.  Join the Toothfairy Campaign

DON'T FORGET TO SEND IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES! 

The beauty of your membership is that - because of your "investment" - you won't have to worry.  You will know that:

• The ODHA will protect and expand your scope of practice. 
• The ODHA will secure your position within the ever-changing health system. 
• The ODHA will ensure that you can be viewed as a professional. 
• The ODHA will provide opportunities to network with your colleagues. 
• The ODHA will speak on your behalf to the Oregon Legislature.
• The ADHA will speak on your behalf nationwide and worldwide.

A good night's sleep comes when, through your dues, you are helping us do it!

To become a member

Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner Resource Center now Live on www.ADHA.org

The ADHP Resource Center will be continually updated as progress on establishing the ADHP continues. Questions about the ADHP can be directed to ADHA’s Governmental Affairs Division at 312-440-8925.

http://adha.org/adhp/index.html

The guide below is abstracted from JADA, Vol. 136, p. 607

Seven-Step guide for improving the chances of detecting ORAL CANCER at an early stage.

THE ODHA UPDATE

Winter 2007

Log into the members section for the latest newsletter.

Awards Corner!

Know somebody who deserves to be recognized for their hard work and dedication?  ADHA, in conjunction with a number of sponsors, is offering you the opportunity to nominate them!  Take a look at seven awards which are currently available and check back later for the many more to come.