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ODHA makes donation in honor of Jane Mellor, RDH

$2500 was donated to Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Foundation to be used for the Jane Mellor Fund for Dental Outreach and Education. More...

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and by attending ODHA CE events

2010 Annual Session/House of Delegates

Nov. 5, 6, & 7, 2010 - Adec Education Center

Details TBA

Vendors/Sponsors - Application

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ADHA Staff Photos

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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

Count: 7757

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 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"

Portland Community College

in partnership with CLIMB for Health Professionals presents

64-hour CEU Dental Restorative Program

This course offers 72 hours of training due to one additional day of Mock board preparation for the restorative WREB exam.

Course Dates: July 15, 16, 17, 18 or July 23, 24, 25

Patient dates: July 18, 23, 24 Mock Board/extra day: July 25

On-line orientation and tutorial/students able to access blackboard: July 2. Must have 16 hours of blackboard modules completed before July 15

Are you a registered hygienist or EFDA who needs a refresher course for the dental restorative WREB exam?

2-Day Dental Restorative WREB refresher course August 28th and 29th .

Location: Portland Community College, Sylvania Campus, Dental Dept. Room HT-206, 8am-5pm. For more information please contact Celina.Mesa@pcc.edu or ckaoyoung@pcc.edu See website - http://www.pcc.edu/business/ihp/ (2/28/11)

ODHA Classifieds Click Here New listings as of June 1!

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!

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 goes to the Speaker and Senate President to sign and to the Governor for his signature.

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.

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.

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

Boy receives dental care