2015-2016 programs dallas dental hygienists' society
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2015-2016 Programs Dallas Dental Hygienists' SocietyTRANSCRIPT
Dallas Dental Hygienists’ Society, Inc. www.ddhs.org
2015-2016 Schedule of Programs
Date Location Program
September 10, 20156:30 PM
New York Life - 6th floor12201 Merit Dr. Suite 1000
Dallas, TX 75251
RSVP by September 6
"Diabetes and Oral Health Care"Presented by
Leigh Ann Wyatt BSDH, MS1.5 Hours CE
Sponsored by Crest/Oral B, Q-Optics, Young Dental****Bring a Non-member****
October 8, 20156:30 PM
New York Life - 6th floor12201 Merit Dr. Suite 1000
Dallas, TX 75251
RSVP by October 4
"Not Your Granddaddy’s braces – Advancements in Orthodontics!"Presented by
Tamara L. Jones, DDS MSD1.5 Hours CE
Sponsored by Colgate, Young Dental****Bring a Dental Assistant****
November 12, 20156:30 PM
Dinner is Mandatory
Dave & Buster'sArlington Highlands
425 Curtis Mathes WayArlington, TX 76018
RSVP by November 6
Joint Meeting with Ft. Worth Dental Hygienists' Society"CBCT and Your Dental Practice"
Presented by Hui Liang, BDS, MS, PhD
1.5 Hours CESponsored by Voco, Dexcel Pharmaceuticals (PerioChip)
December 10, 20156:30 PM
New York Life - 6th floor12201 Merit Dr. Suite 1000
Dallas, TX 75251
RSVP by December 6
"XP Technology"Presented byLewis Meyers1.5 Hours CE
Sponsored by American Eagle Instruments, Inc., Dexcel Pharmaceuticals (PerioChip)****Bring a Dentist****
January 14, 20166:30 PM
New York Life - 6th floor12201 Merit Dr. Suite 1000
Dallas, TX 75251
RSVP by December 10
"The Power of 1 Hour"Presented by
Aly Sergie, DDS1.5 Hours CE
January 22-23, 2016
3, 6, 9 or 12 Hoursof Educationto meet your
CE Needs!
More Information&
Registrationcoming soon atwww.ddhs.org
Richardson Civic Center411 W. Arapaho Rd.
Richardson, TX 75080
Registration required
Early Bird RegistrationDiscount Until
January 15, 2016
Limited Seating!Each 3 hour course will accommodate
105 attendees ONLY!REGISTER EARLY!!
Friday, January 22ndCarol Jahn, RDH, MS
9am-Noon “How to Reach Your Fullest Potential:
Mastering the Dental Hygiene Process of Care”
1pm-4pm“That’s Not What I Learned in School:
What Successful Practitioners Do Differently”
Saturday January 23rd9am-Noon Cathy Stewart, RDH BS,
“Teenagers - What Their Mouths are Telling You but They’reNot: Practical Information on Teen Health Issues”
1pm-4pm Faizan Kabani, RDH, MHA, MBA "Special Care for Special Needs Populations"
SPONSORS: Water Pik, Philips Oral Healthcare, Young Dental
February 18, 20166:30 PM
Dinner is Mandatory
Spaghetti WarehouseWest End
1815 N. Market St.Dallas, TX 75202
RSVP by February 14
Student Appreciation DinnerSpeakers: Lana Crawford, RDH, BS
TDHA President Lynda Bean, RDH, BSDH
No CE UnitsSponsored by Dental Auxiliary Service Inc., American Eagle Instruments, Inc.
March 10, 20166:30 PM
New York Life - 6th floor12201 Merit Dr. Suite 1000
Dallas, TX 75251
RSVP by March 6
"Oral Wound Carer"Presented by
John E Hall, DDS1.5 hours CE
Sponsored by OralSoothe
April 7, 20166:30PM
Baylor University Medical Center-Roberts Hospital - 15th Floor
660 North Hall StreetDallas, TX 75246
RSVP by April 3
Baylor College of Dentistry Senior Dental Hygiene Students Present
Table Clinics1.5 Hours CE
Sponsored by Patterson Dental
Dinner InformationNew York Life Insurance: $20.00Spaghetti Warehouse: $25.00
We encourage you to join us for dinner.
Please RSVP by the Date requested
Please indicate: “Program Only” or “Program + Dinner” toAmy Frederiksen [email protected] dinner reservations must be honored
CE Course InformationCEU hours are noted under each meeting date
FREE for ADHA members* *(Except January 22 – 23 as this is a fundraiser)
$25.00 for non-members(September 10, 2015 Free if guest of member)
Courses will run 90 minutes unless noted
To be placed on our email list, please email your name and email address to:Amy Frederiksen, RDH, BS
[email protected] bookmark www.ddhs.org to keep abreast of up to date information
We would like to give THANKS for our Sponsors
***BRING YOUR ADHA MEMBERSHIP CARD TO EVERY MEETING TO BE DRAWN FOR
DOOR PRIZES ***
DDHS IS GOING GREEN!!!! PROGRAM NOTICES WILL BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO DDHS MEMBERS THROUGH EVITE.COM. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS UP TO DATE WITH ADHA @ www.adha.org AND THAT YOUR PROFILE IS CORRECT WITH EVITE @ www.evite.com AND ADD EVITE US.
RAFFLE PRIZESAt each meeting there will be raffle tickets sold for prizes that will be given away at each meeting. Tickets
are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20
Meeting topics and locations are subject to change. Please refer to your monthly E-vite notices or our website www.ddhs.org for updates to the schedule
For questions or concerns, please contact:
PresidentShelley Bixler, RDH, BSDH [email protected]
1st VP Jaclyn Altman, RDH, BSDH [email protected]
2nd VPAmy Frederiksen, RDH, BSDH [email protected]
Why Join ADHA?
ADHA (American Dental Hygienists’ Association) is your professional organization.
As a member of ADHA, you are a member of TDHA (Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association) and you are a member of a local component such as the Dallas Dental Hygienists’ Society (DDHS), Ft Worth (GFWDHS) or, Collin County (CCDHS), etc.
SECURITY: Membership numbers and Membership dues are important factors in protecting the future of your profession. Through your support and participation you can be a part of securing and advancing the
practice of dental hygiene.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Make a difference in someone’s life through volunteer work.
COMRADERY: Meet and share ideas and experiences with fellow hygienists.
CONTINUING EDUCATION: all monthly meeting CE courses are free for ADHA members.
STAY INFORMED: at each monthly meeting you will hear information that will allow you to stay up to date with the current issues facing your profession.
DISCOUNTS: Auto Insurance; Car Rentals; Discount RX Program; eHuman.com; Hotels; Wireless Programs; Health & Other Insurance
RESOURCES: Credit Card/Mileage Program; Institute for Oral Health; Employment Assistance; ADHA Career Resource Center; Employment Reference Guide; Journal of Dental Hygiene; Access Magazine; Center for Lifelong Learning; ADHA Online
RECOGNITION & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Programs such as "Unleashing Your Potential" & "Dental Hygiene in a Changing World"
Dallas Dental Hygienists Society
Tex Hy-PACTx HyPAC is the Texas Hygienists Political Action Committee whose goal is to encourage dental hygienists and other interested persons to inform legislators of current dental hygiene issues and to help support the legislative goals of TDHA. Your contribution to Tx HyPAC helps to achieve this goal. The TDHA is the only organized group that represents the interests of hygienists in Texas. Remember, we represent all hygienists whether members or not.
DDHS Donation Goal: $4000.00For more information or to make a donation contact:Rickie Lindley - [email protected]
IOH – Institute for Oral HealthThe ADHA Institute for Oral Health (IOH) is the foundation created by dental hygienists for dental hygienists to provide funding for educational scholarships, fellowships, research grants, and community service grants to dental hygienists throughout the United States.
DDHS Donation Goal: $2000For more information or to make a donation, contact:Lee Goodloe [email protected].
B. J. LONG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPEach year, DDHS awards a scholarship to a deserving senior dental hygiene student.
For more information or to make a donation,Contact: Laurie Inglis - [email protected]
MENTOR PROGRAM
Students from Baylor would really appreciate your support, guidance, and encouragement throughout their demanding senior year and during their transition into a professional role. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or donating to this program, contact:
Jennifer Alexander - [email protected] Miranda Abernathy - [email protected] Eliska Gauthier – [email protected]
TDHA ANNUAL SESSION
February 5-7, 2016Embassy Suites – San Marcos, TX
Contact: Melissa Scott, RDH, BS [email protected] Info can be found at www.texasdha.org.
The 2016 TDHA Annual session will now be combined with the Student Chapter American Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Session in early February
FLUORIDE VARNISH DAYS.
Friday, October 23, 2015 (1st Group)DDHS and BCD: Baylor dental students screen Mark Twain Elementary students and DDHS RDH volunteers apply 1st.
Varnish treatment for grades Pre-k through 6th grade.
Friday, February 12, 2016 (2nd Group)DDHS and BCD: Baylor dental students screen Mark TwainElementary students and DDHS RDH volunteers apply 2ndVarnish treatment for grades Pre-k through 6th grade**Volunteers are needed**Contact: Paula Harris, RDH, BS [email protected]