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Local component activities
Calendar of Events 2010: Full Calendar 2010
Liberty Mutual Member Benefit!
Auto and Home Insurance Discount!
ODHA has teamed up with Liberty Mutual to offer our members Group Savings Plus®. This unique program allows you to purchase:
· High-quality auto with a 10% discount!
· Home, condo and renters insurance with a 5% discount!
See for yourself how much money you could save with Liberty Mutual compared to your current insurance provider. For a free, no-obligation quote, call Ken Howes at (503) 231-4125 Ext. 56255. Or visit his website
*Group discounts, other discounts, and credits are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify. Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. and its affiliates, 175 Berkeley Street ,Boston, MA.
Please support your Association by becoming a member
and by attending ODHA CE events
- Thank you to our speakers Victoria Richards (DNALabs) and Lynn Ramer (ADHA President) and to all who attended! Useful info, good food, stimulating company!!
2010 Fall Oral Health Symposium
- Adec Education Center
Medical Emergencies, Pharmacology, and other CE = 10-15 CEUs
2010 ODHA Annual Session/House of Delegates
Adec Education Center
Details to be announced
ADHA Staff Photos
ADHA on Youtube
2008 ADHA Delegates Report in
the Members Section (To access Members page, contact Webmaster)
2010 ADHA Annual Session/CLL: June 23-29 Las Vegas, Nevada
Member Accomplishments!
See what else they do!
National Provider Number
Information
Journal of Dental Hygiene
Members log onto http://www.adha.org/ for your free access
Non members click here
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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:
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The ODHA will protect and expand your scope of practice.
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The ODHA will secure your position within the ever-changing health system.
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The ODHA will ensure that you can be viewed as a professional.
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The ODHA will provide opportunities to network with your colleagues.
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The ODHA will speak on your behalf to the Oregon Legislature.
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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 click here!
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
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.
Be inspired by our allied health care providers at St. Vincent's promoting breast cancer awareness You Tube "Pink Gloves Dance" 
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DENTAL HYGIENE EXPANDED FUNCTIONS
Washington & Oregon State Board Approved Courses
Local Anesthesia June 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2010
37 CEUs
Restorative Dentistry June 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 2010
72 CEUs
Nitrous Oxide Sedation June 30 & July 1, 2010
14 CEUs
For further information please email Polina, Clark College, Vancouver, WA for the information packet at pkozhemyakin@clark.edu (4/30)
Portland Community College
in partnership with CLIMB for Health Professionals
64-hour CEU Dental Restorative Program to be offered this summer! This course offers 72 hours of training due to one additional day of Mock board preparation for the restorative WREB exam.
Do you need a refresher before taking your wreb exam?
REGISTER NOW - SPACE IS LIMITED:
2-Day Dental Restorative WREB refresher course June 12th and 13th.
Location: Portland Community College, Sylvania Campus. HT-Buidling, Room 206. For more information please contact Celina @ 503-731-6673 or email at Celina.pccihp@yahoo.com http://www.pcc.edu/business/ihp/ (2/28/11)
ODHA Classifieds Click Here
Hygiene News Headlines Click here! Swine Flu Info!
Limited Access Permit Dental Hygienists- -
They come to you!
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.
Legislation (More...)
ODHA members support legislation that supports all dental hygienists
Join us today!
Please note the Oregon State Legislature only approves legislation every two years. 2010 will be a year of preparation for new legislative action. Get involved today!
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 goes to the Speaker and Senate President to sign and to the Governor for his signature.
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.
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).
Isn't it time you helped out......?
State School-based Dental Sealant Program
Contracts: For hygienists interested in implementing the State Sealant Program in several schools in a County. Positions have been filled for the upcoming 2009-10 school 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
Medical Teams International
Click here for volunteer info
Dental Foundation of Oregon - 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
Seven-Step guide for improving the chances of detecting ORAL CANCER at an early stage.
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