October 2018President's Message
Fellow members, I hope you all are enjoying the gorgeous autumn colors of our lovely state. This is such a nice time of the year to celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month! What also comes along with fall is our ODHA Annual Conference, November 9-10th. Registration is now up on the website and reminder postcards have been sent out. The speaker line up is incredible and we can’t wait to see you there! New leaders will be elected, awards will be given out to appreciate the movers and shakers in our profession and so much more. As I end my year as your President, we will review and reflect on the events and accomplishments during general session. Remember, there are no longer Delegates at our annual meeting which means every member in attendance has a vote and we will enjoy a wonderful meal while we conduct business. Our Red Carpet themed Friday night will include a comedian and dinner to relax after a long day of quality education. Thank you so much for supporting ODHA and it has been an honor to serve as your President this year. Sincerely, Jodi Murray, ODHA President
ODHA Leadership
Call for Nominations Are you interested in being an ODHA leader? ODHA is seeking passionate and engaged members to join the 2018-2019 ODHA leadership team. With a new governance structure in place, ODHA has more opportunities than ever before to be involved. No matter what your experience or location, we need you to help build our future together! We want to hear your thoughts and work in partnership with you to guide our association and advance our profession. The Nominating Committee is seeking interested candidates for both state and local leadership positions. If you are interested in leadership or if you would like to nominate someone, please fill out the candidate interest form https://www.odha.org/leadership Available ODHA positions include:
National Dental Hygiene Month
Happy National Dental Hygiene Month! #NDHM18 is here, and we are celebrating YOU all month long! Member Spotlight
Our very own Rachel Broderick was on the cover of Access magazine! Rachel participated in the community service event at ADHA’s annual conference in Columbus, OH. Rachel is an ODHA Board of Director member currently serving as the North West Component Director.
Last year, the Wrigley Grant funded ADHA member Lesley Harbison’s, RDH, BSDH, Oregon, Gentle Touch Outreach Project. Elderly patients and children in need were provided with oral health education, products, fluoride varnish, oral cancer screenings, and other preventive services at the Scappoose Senior Center in Scappoose, Oregon. Lesley is on ODHA’s Executive Board and currently serves as Vice President.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene launched their new website! Check it out at https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com Advocacy Update
WHY SHOULD YOU VOTE IN THIS ELECTION?
Because your vote matters. Your vote for candidates in this election will help determine the majority party in both the U.S. Congress and in the Oregon State Legislature. And your vote on state ballot measures in this election will help set policies for Oregon related to affordable housing, grocery taxes, enforcement of federal immigration laws, and public funding for abortion. The Oregon General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. To be eligible to vote in this election, you must be registered by October 16th. You can register to vote online at www.oregonvotes.gov/register. All elections in Oregon are conducted by mail. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters beginning October 17th. You should have already received your Voters’ Pamphlet in the mail. You can return your ballot by mail, take it to your local elections office, or drop it in one of the many drop boxes throughout the state. Your ballot must be physically received by 8:00 PM on November 6th. Postmarks do not count. If you have questions about voting in Oregon you can call 1-866-673-8683 or call your county election office.
ODHA's Strategic PlanCore Ideology Empower the dental hygienist, advance the profession, and promote oral health. ODHA Mission Statement ODHA will improve the public’s total health through advocacy, education, and access to quality oral health care, while supporting the dental hygiene profession. ODHA Goals
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 CE Course: Linking Oral Health Care to Physical and Occupational Therapy South West Component Events CE Course: Cultivating Culturally Competent Care CE Course: Infection Control CE Course: Infection Control North West Component Events CE Course: CPR and Basic Life Support CE Course: TBD CE Course: Cultural Competency CE
High Desert Component Events CE Course (3 CEUs): Diagnosis and Treatment of Periodontal Disease for the Hygienist and General Dentist Component Spotlight
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