July 2018President’s Message
I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July! As you know, we have launched our newly updated website (www.odha.org) and all event information is located in the calendar.
Member Spotlight
To be a recipient of this award, the applicant must presently be working clinically as a dental hygienist for a minimum of 10 years and be a member of ADHA, demonstrating quality of care within his/her practice at the patient side with an active commitment to patient compliance. As part of this, the recipient also demonstrates outstanding clinical knowledge, skills, and professional compliance. The recipient of this award has been identified as a role model for patients and peers and recognized as dedicated, compassionate, and a highly effective clinician. In addition, the recipient shares their clinical knowledge and expertise through presentations, workshops, participation in research and /or programs that provide access to care and they contribute to advancing clinical outcomes. “I am honored and humbled to be recognized by my peers for what I see as my duty as a professional health care provider; that is, to increase access to care, help my patients be the healthiest they can be, and to help other health care providers stay current on the best protocols for doing the same. It is my hope that with this award, I can continue to raise awareness and to inspire others to not only work hard on behalf of every person, but also to move forward in their own career to find satisfaction, passion, and growth.” ~ Kyle Isaacs
The Excellence in Dental Hygiene Award honors dental hygienists who have evidence of active involvement in ADHA and its constituents, while exhibiting evidence of leadership in the advancement of dental hygiene. The award recognizes outstanding accomplishments that have an impact on the practice and future of the dental hygiene profession in any and/or all roles of the dental hygienist. Only two recipients are chosen for this award each year. Lisa is celebrating her 40th year as a dental hygienist. She has spent most of her career working in dental hygiene education and dental hygiene advocacy. She currently serves as the founding director for the BS Degree Dental Hygiene Program at Pacific University. She also serves as Advocacy Director for ODHA and has advocated for policy changes in both Pennsylvania and Oregon to protect and expand the scope of practice for dental hygienists. “I am very honored to receive this national award from ADHA. I am grateful to ODHA and Pacific University for providing me with the opportunity to help shape the future of the dental hygiene profession.” ~ Lisa Rowley
ADHA Highlights
ADHA National Conference 2018 “This was my first National Conference, and I was unsure what to expect. The number of attendees, the Key Speakers and the available CE classes available was impressive! But representing Oregon as one of its National Delegates was a humbling honor and eye-opening experience. Keeping in mind that here in Oregon we are allowed greater freedom in treating our patients, and remembering that in other states, dental hygienists are still fighting to be allowed to do things we take for granted, was difficult at times but made me appreciate the Oregon dental hygienists that came before, paving the way for us. Discussing, debating, listening and coming to a consensus with other delegates on key issues affecting not only our organization and our careers but also our future in dental hygiene, allowed me to feel a greater sense of responsibility. By the end of the process, I equated my role as a delegate to that of a Senator or State Representative in Congress. We are there deciding how the ADHA will proceed, supporting some causes, and putting on the back burner others. Determining our focus, for now, and coming together as a unified organization. This experience gave me a greater understanding of how the ADHA moves forward and works toward our goals on a national level. And I look forward to becoming more involved and representing in the future.” ~ Laura Vanderwerf “I was honored and humbled to be able to attend ADHA both as an award winner and as a delegate. It was my first time attending ADHA and it was an empowering experience. To be part of change and helping to move our profession forward was powerful. I am excited at the prospect of what is on the horizon for our profession and ADHA and the House of Delegates is a huge supporter of helping all dental hygienists to be able to work at the top of the scope of their practice. I did get up and speak at the microphone two times, and although I was nervous, I was proud that I did. I would highly recommend going to ADHA and being at least an alternate delegate so that dental hygienists can see and understand how ADHA is working for them.” ~ Kyle I “As a student delegate, I had the opportunity to participate in the ADHA Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio. This experience had taught me the value of being a member of ADHA and the benefits that it brings to the dental hygiene profession. I was able to meet hygienists and students from all over the United States which opened my eyes to the diversity in care that each state can provide to their patients. My favorite part of the conference was participating in the voting process for proposed resolutions and bylaws of the ADHA. This year, a proposed resolution was passed to support the elimination of live patient board exams. I was intrigued to see the passion that practicing hygienists had for students and the future of the the dental hygiene profession. I will continue to be involved in ADHA because this experience has opened my eyes to how important this organization is for improving th care that hygienists can provide to their patients.” ~ Kaylynn Walls
ADHA Update - Elimination of Live Patient for Clinical BoardsADHA Adopts Policy on Live Patient Clinical Exams for Licensure The 2018 ADHA House of Delegates adopted policy that ADHA supports elimination of patient procedure-based single encounter clinical examinations for graduates of CODA accredited dental hygiene programs that are eligible to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. The American Dental Association (ADA), the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) have adopted similar policies. ADHA will work in collaboration with these organizations on a coalition for dental licensure reform. One of the goals of this coalition is to eliminate the use of live patient clinical examinations for dental and dental hygiene licensure. Here are some links that include background information on this topic:
Lisa Rowleyprovided testimony on behalf of ADHA at an open hearing of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) that was held during the 2018 ADHA Annual Conference. This CODA hearing focused on proposed revisions to the Accreditation Standards for Dental Hygiene Education. Lisa testified in support of the proposed revisions that will strengthen the accreditation standards in terms of dental hygiene diagnosis and the dental hygiene process of care. A portion of Lisa’s testimony stated, ”Dental hygiene diagnosis is an integral component of the dental hygiene process of care. Assessment simply refers to the gathering of information about the patient and their oral health. This assessment information must be synthesized into a dental hygiene diagnosis in order to make decisions about the patient’s individual needs and to develop an appropriate dental hygiene treatment plan for that patient. A dental hygiene treatment plan cannot be developed if the assessment data has not been critically analyzed to determine that patient’s specific needs.”
Component Events
Want to know what CE courses or events are coming up in your area? Visit: http://www.odha.org/events for component and state event information! Metro East Component Events TBD South West Component Events CE Course: Cultivating Culturally Competent Care North West Component Events CE Course: Dental Marijuana and Medical Center Dinner catered by Dean with Crest Oral-B (RSVP Required) CE Course: CPR and Basic Life Support High Desert Component Events CE Course: Work SMARTer Silver Diamine Fluoride and Glass Ionomer…The Wave of Treating Caries is Here! CE Course: Current Infection Prevention Protocols and Recommendations: Are you in Compliance?
2018 ODHA Events – Save the Date!
October MembershipODHA Membership Includes:
Are you following our Facebook page? Current ODHA members can search for the "ODHA Members Group" on Facebook and request to join. While ODHA will still have the main association page, this new group will be used to better reach our members with updates and important info. back to topJune 2018President’s Message
Hello ODHA members, As we prepare for summer please be on the lookout for our Advocacy lunch event at the end of July. We will be discussing the legislative process on how to create a successful bill. We will also be talking about things we would like to see changed in Oregon. Do you have any ideas on how to make our profession better? Then come out, get some food and network with fellow members in Salem. There will be more details to come soon via email and social media. Also, wish our delegates luck for safe travels as they embark on the ADHA Annual Conference journey all the way to Columbus, Ohio to represent us here in Oregon. Thank you and have a great time Kyle Isaacs, Laura Vanderwerf, Lisa Rowley and Rachel Broderick! We appreciate you! Have a wonderful summer, Jodi Murray, ODHA President #membersmatter
SAVE THE DATE for Advocacy Day!Details of Event Member SpotlightODHA would like to share experiences of two members that recently went to Jamaica, where they provided sealants and cleanings to underserved children and adults.
Component EventsWant to know what CE courses or events are coming up in your area? Visit: http://www.odha.org/events for component and state event information! Metro East Component Events TBD South West Component Events CE Course: Cultivating Culturally Competent Care North West Component Events TBD High Desert Component Events CE Course: Work SMARTer Silver Diamine Fluoride and Glass Ionomer…The Wave of Treating Caries is Here! CE Course: Current Infection Prevention Protocols and Recommendations: Are you in Compliance? |
Kyle Isaacs received the Master Clinician Award from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association during the 2018 ADHA Annual Conference. This award is sponsored by Hu-Friedy.
Lisa Rowley received an Excellence in Dental Hygiene Award from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association during the 2018 ADHA Annual Conference. This award is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
A big thank you to Philips for providing a dental hygienist-exclusive symposium in beautiful Portland, Oregon! This event was held on Friday, May 4, 2018. Highlights of the day included:
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2018 ODC and ALL RDH Event Highlights
- ODHA booth during the whole conference
- ODHA Courses by the amazing speakers, Tom Viola and Edie Gibson
- “Find a Mentor” resource table
- Yummy snacks and refreshments
- Great Raffle Prizes from Cocofloss, Hu-Friedy, PDT, Waterpik, Oral-B, Colgate, and BURST Oral Care
- Fun Games – guess the number of items
- Networking with dental hygienists from all over the state
- Crown Seating Saddle Chair Winner, Lori Killen Aus!
If you missed this year’s event be sure to come next year! All are welcome! ODHA supports ALL RDH’s in Oregon!
Component Events
Want to know what CE courses or events are coming up in your area? Visit: the Events Page for component and state event information!
Welcome North West’s New Component Leader!
Virginia Mattfeld will serve as Component Chair, please reach out to her at [email protected].com
Metro East Component Event
CE Course: Cultural Awareness and Communication
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 6:30 PM
Location: Artisan Labs
High Desert Component Event
CE Course: Cultivating Culturally Competent Care
Speaker: Karen Hall, RDH
Date and Time: Thursday, May 24, 2018 6PM to 8 PM
Location: TBD Bend, OR
Community Service
What volunteer events are you doing in your community? We would love to share what hygienists are doing in our great state of Oregon! Please email Tiffany Foy at [email protected] if you would like to be featured in our next newsletter!
High Desert Component
The High Desert Component provided free cleanings to the uninsured on Friday, March 16, 2018 at their local community college dental assisting school. The hygiene volunteers had fun working with the dental assisting students while giving back to their community!
Metro East Component
The Metro East Component did an awesome community service day on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at NW Family Services. There were 5 mobile units and they provided free preventive therapies. The hygiene volunteers included 4 component members as well as 10 Mt Hood dental hygiene students. How fun!
Calendar of Events
May
Philips Symposium
Hilton Portland
Friday, May 4, 2018
June
2018 ADHA Annual Conference
Columbus, Ohio
June 20-23, 2018
October
National Dental Hygiene Month
November
2018 Oregon Dental Hygiene Conference
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
November 9-10, 2018
ADHA District XII Trustee Update
Please visit your personal profile page on the ADHA website and subscribe to the Communities of your choice. There are no more Listservs, and Communities will be the major way we communicate across our ADHA community. There is a tutorial to help you get started, or email me if you need help. I have left a message there. Check it out!
All my best,
Annette Lincicome, BS, RDH
ADHA District XII Trustee
Email: [email protected]
Membership
ODHA Membership Includes:
- Free CE (Local Component CEs and many ADHA webinars)
- Guaranteed invitation to upcoming Philips Symposium
- Free gift from ODHA coming soon!!
- Networking leading to career growth
- Community volunteering opportunities
- Access Magazine
- Discounted conferences
- Special ADHA Discounts
- And much more!
Are you following our Facebook page? Current ODHA members can search for the "ODHA Members Group" on Facebook and request to join. While ODHA will still have the main association page, this new group will be used to better reach our members with updates and important info.
March 2018
President's Report
Happy Spring!!
I hope you all are doing great and are staying healthy. Thank you for supporting and empowering the dental hygiene profession with your membership. Oregon is such a wonderful state to practice in and your membership allows us to stay organized and ready to create improvements to what we have and also defend our scope of practice should potential threats arise. Don’t forget about the quarterly payment plan offered by ADHA when you are up for renewal. It is just a quick phone call and can remove that cost barrier for you. You are worth the investment!!!
The component leaders are working hard to plan events around your area. Please don’t hesitate to contact your component chair if you know of a speaker, volunteer opportunity or venue you would like to suggest. Would you like to see more events in your area? With the large component boundaries you can help your area out by volunteering!!! It is fun and rewarding to get involved with our professional association. We hope to see you at our upcoming events!!!
Jodi Murray, ODHA President
#membersmatter
ODHA at the ODC
All RDH Event at the ODC!Are you coming to the free “All RDH Event” on April 7th?! Whether you're a student, retired RDH, or anywhere in between, we hope to see you there!
April 7, 2018 11 am-12:30 pm
Oregon Convention Center
For More Information Contact: [email protected]
Component Events
Want to know what CE courses or events are coming up in your area? Visit: http://odha.org/meetinginfo.php for component and state event information!
North West Component Event
March 29, 2018 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm
St Vincent Medical Center, East Pavilion Souther Auditorium in Portland, OR
Presented by Pacific University students: Grace and Kristin
1st Hour:
Why Oregon Hasn’t Been Fluoridated: How you can positively impact patients to promote community water fluoridation. (60 minutes)
2nd Hour:
Aroma therapy in the dental hygiene practice (30 mins)
Dental hygiene diagnosis (30 mins)
2 CE credits
ADHA members will incur no charge for CE credits. Non-ADHA members will incur a $25 fee per credit hour (cash or check payable to ODHA), the fee can be applied toward membership.
2018 ODHA Events - Save the Date!
| April |
ODHA’s “All RDH” Event |
| May |
Philips Symposium |
| June | 2018 ADHA Annual Conference Columbus, Ohio |
| October | National Dental Hygiene Month |
| November |
2018 Oregon Dental Hygiene Conference |
ADHA District XII Trustee Update
IOH In Motion 5K Fun Run/Walk
Now is the time to really push donations/participation in the IOH In Motion 5K Fun Run/Walk.
To register for, or donate to, the District XII IOH In Motion 5K Fun Run/Walk go to: https://www.crowdrise.com/ADHARUNWALK2018 and find the District XII Transformer page. You do not have to be a participant to donate to the cause! Participants wishing to attend the After Glow Party will need to raise $100 over the cost of registration fee to get free admission, or you may purchase a ticket for $100.
We have raised $463 of our $5000 goal so far! I know we can reach our goal this year!
Student Delegate Selection
Congratulations to our new District XII Student Delegate, Kaylynn Walls, dental hygiene student at Pacific University in Oregon! Check out the posting on the ADHA District XII Facebook page to see a picture of our new Student Delegate, and to welcome her to our tribe.
Thank you, to all the District XII Student Delegate Selection Committee members who had the difficult task of selecting our new Student Delegate.
Our Student Delegate Liaison is Lisa Rowley, alternate delegate from Oregon. Lisa will be working closely with Kaylynn as we get ready for Columbus, so that everyone arrives prepared and excited for a great week!
Membership
ODHA Membership Includes:
- Free CE (Local Component CEs and many ADHA webinars)
- Guaranteed invitation to upcoming Philips Symposium
- Free gift from ODHA coming soon!!
- Networking leading to career growth
- Community volunteering opportunities
- Special ADHA Discounts (use link below)
- http://www.adha.org/resources-docs/74110_Membership_Affinity_Programs.pdf
- Access Magazine
- Discounted conferences
- And much more!
Member Spotlight
Dental hygienist brings care to those who need it most
By Ed Russo
Twenty years ago, after a change in state law, Oregon began allowing dental hygienists to care for people without being under the direct supervision of a dentist.
As a hygienist, Isaacs can provide several dental treatments. But other procedures, such as drillings and fillings, can only be performed by a dentist.
Expanded practice dental hygienists will refer patients to see a dentist annually for an exam and at other times if the hygienist is concerned about the oral health of their patients.
Today, Oregon has 4,312 licensed dental hygienists, according to the state Board of Dentistry. Of those, 719 hygienists with additional training have expanded-practice permits, like Isaacs.
However, the Board of Dentistry doesn’t track how many hygienists use their expanded permit to work outside dental offices, similar to what Isaacs does.
Nationwide, 38 eight states allow hygienists to perform dental hygiene services outside a dental office. However, most states require hygienists to receive permission from a dentist first, Isaacs said.
Oregon is one of a few states where that permission is not necessary, she said.
In Oregon, dental hygienists such as Isaacs only can do such work in certain places, including nursing homes, schools, jails, mental health facilities, public health clinics and the residences of low-income people.
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