Welcome to the Oregon Dental Hygienists' Association website!
Licensing information
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Current dues
Register Online
Local component activities
Calendar of Events 2010: Full Calendar 2010
 Be inspired by our allied health care providers at St. Vincent's promoting breast cancer awareness You Tube "Pink Gloves Dance"
February - Don't Miss the Bus!
Resources for National Children's Dental Health Month
Please support your Association by becoming a member
and by attending ODHA CE events
- Adec Education Center (Driving Directions)
8:00am-12:00noon
ADHA District VI Trustee, Victoria Richards, BSDH
Director of Education OralDNA labs
"Diagnostic Testing and Risk Assessment for the Dental Hygienist" (4 CEUs)
1:00pm-4:00pm
ADHA President, Lynn M. Ramer LDH
"The Future is in Our Hands" (3 CEUs)
Brochure and Registration (Must be postmarked by Feb. 8)
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.
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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)
ODHA Classifieds New postings as of Aug 1! 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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