Sacramento Valley Dental Hygienists' Association Newsletter
October 2013
In This Issue
Upcoming CE Event
Saturday CE Information
CDHA Fall CE Extravaganza
AAOS Topic Highlights
Volunteers Needed!
Sponsors
Upcoming CE Events 
Mark Your Calendars!

 

Saturday, November 9, 2013

California Dental Practice ActInfection ControlCPR 

 

Saturday, January 18, 2013

"Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: From Assessment to Clinical Practice"  

William E. Zickefoose  

and Julie Zickefoose, Certified Oral Myologists 

 

Saturday, April 5, 2014

"Treating, Reporting, and Managing Periodontal Diseases: A Dental Hygienist's Perspective"   

Kathy Forbes, RDH, BS 


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A message from your SVDHA President:

October is National Dental Hygiene Month! Please visit ADHA's website for more details about how to celebrate our wonderful profession and enter contests to win prizes!

 

http://www.adha.org/national-dental-hygiene-month

 

"National Dental Hygiene Month is an opportunity to share with the world the wonderful services which you, as a dental hygienist, provide to your patients and the community at large, but it's also a time to be recognized for that contribution. The month of October is the perfect time to take a moment and reflect upon your success and be rewarded for it. We're here to help! For the entire month ADHA will celebrate you, our members and potential members, for your daily contributions to your office, your patients and your community."

 

There are many health fairs and volunteer events coming up. Consider donating your time and skills to your community!

 

 

 Smiles,
 Kimi Kan, RDHAP, BSDH
 SVDHA President

 

 

Upcoming Saturday CE Event
All three requirements offered in ONE day!             


 

UpcomingCE 

 
  
California Dental Practice Act,
Infection Control with a Twist and CPR

(Up to 7.5 CEUs!) 

When:  Saturday, November 9, 2013
             See website for course schedule.  
Where: CA Secretary of State Building Auditorium
             1500 11th Street
             Sacramento, CA 95814

Courses:

Title: "California Dental Practice Act" (2 CEUs)  

Speaker: Ellen Standley, RDH, BS, MA  

Price: $29 


Title: "Infection Control With A Twist" (2 CEUs)  

Speaker: Noel Brandon-Kelsh, RDH, RDHAP  

Price: $29 

 

Title: CPR Refresher Course (3.5 CEUs)  

Provided by: Rescue Training Institute, Inc.

Price: $55   

 

About the Speakers:

Ellen Standley

Ellen Standley, RDH, BS, MA, is a long time active member of the Sacramento Valley Dental Hygienists' Association.  She is a graduate of the University of California San Francisco Dental Hygiene Program and holds Master's Degrees from the University of San Francisco and California State University at Sacramento. Ellen is recently retired from a career as an educator at Sacramento City College.  A past president of CDHA, Ellen currently serves on the Membership Council and the Journal Editorial Advisory Board.  Other professional affiliations include the American Academy of Dental Hygiene and the California Dental Hygiene Educators' Association.  

 

Noel Brandon-Kelsch is an international speaker, writer and Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice. She is passionate about oral health and has the uncanny ability to motivate and enlighten audiences through her unique humor and cutting edge information. She takes tough subject matter and presents it in such an interesting way that it becomes thought provoking even to those not involved in her industry. She is the infection control columnist for RDH magazine, a syndicated newspaper columnist, has been published in many books. She has brought the message of oral health to media networks from Disney Radio to ESPN. Noel has received many national awards including Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures, RDH Magazine Sun Star Butler Award of Distinction, USA magazine Make a Difference Day Award, President's Service Award, Foster Parent of the Year, Hu-Friedy Master Clinician Award and as if that isn't enough: she is also a five time winner of the Castroville Artichoke cook off! Noel is a Past President of the California Dental Hygienist's Association, Board Member of the Santa Barbara Ventura Dental Care Foundation, First Five, Sunstar America, GC America, Philip Life Style and Kerr Total Care, Hu Friedy, Orascoptic, Dux Dental, American Eagle, Key Organization Leader, member and Newsletter Editor for the Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures. Noels' clinical research in cross contamination has helped facilitate many changes in the infection control industry. 

 

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Saturday CE Information
Saturday, October 5, 2013 CE Course 
 

On Saturday, October 5, 2013 SVDHA had the honor of having Dr. Douglas A. Young DDS, EdD, MBA, MS speak on remineralization and glass ionomer. Dr. Young spoke passionately about this subject keeping attendees engaged and informed. The lecture took place at the Ramada Inn, West Sacramento which is conveniently located near the Squeeze Inn. Attendees as well as Dr. Young stopped by Squeeze Inn for lunch after the meeting. Below are pictures of Dr. Young, SVDHA board members and Carrington College students at Squeeze Inn.     

   

 

   

Saturday CE courses allow speakers more time to speak about important topics. Not only will you earn your CE credits, you will learn something new! SVDHA has 2 more Saturday CE's coming up. Don't miss out! 
 
Upcoming Saturday Courses (4CEUs): 

Saturday, January 18, 2014   

"Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: From Assessment to Clinical Practice"

Speakers: William E. Zickefoose and Julie Zickefoose, Certified Oral Myologists 

Location: CA Secretary of State Building Auditorium,   9am-1pm 

  

Saturday, April 5, 2014 (4 CEUs)

"Treating, Reporting and Managing Periodontal Diseases: A Dental Hygienist's Perspective"

Speaker: Kathy Forbes, RDH, BS

Location: CA Secretary of State Building Auditorium, 9am-1pm

 
SVDHA will no longer be charging a late bird fee for our 4 CE unit Saturday courses.

Fees are as follows: 
$59 - RDH ADHA Members, DDS ADA Members, RDA, Office Staff

$79 - RDH and DDS Non-Members 

$19 - DH Students for CE credit

No Fee - DH Students no CE credit

    

 
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CDHA Fall CE Extravaganza


CDHA Fall CE Extravaganza  
Saturday, November 2, 2013 
Hilton San Francisco Bayfront Hotel
 
Course Title: "Optimal Peri-Implant Maintenance: Science, Systems and Success!" (3CEUs)
Speaker: Susan Wingrove, RDH, FADIA

Course Title: "Shift Happens"
"Paradigms vs. Reality: Implementing Emerging Preventive and Therapeutic Protocols into Practice"
Speaker: Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, BS, RYT

Registration Deadline: October 23, 2013

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American Academy for Oral Systemic Health Annual Scientific Session: Topic Highlights  

AAOS Annual Scientific Session Highlights
by Toni Adams, RDH, MA 
 

I was fortunate to attend the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health's third annual scientific session in Las Vegas September 22-24. I was blown away. Top scientists and speakers left my head spinning.

 

Here are just a few highlights: 

  • Poor oral health and oral microorganisms have been associated with heart disease, stroke, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, autoimmune diseases, cancer, miscarriage, and the birth of pre-term low-weight babies. Women who are trying to conceive and have healthy mouths can get pregnant an average of two months sooner compared to women with periodontal disease.
  • Chronic infections are caused by multiple, not single, organisms, which usually do not show up in cultures.
  • Culturing for microorganisms in chronic infections will become obsolete. DNA testing will be the standard of the future.
  • A number of salivary diagnostic tests to check for systemic inflammation and specific illnesses are available now and can be done in the dental office. More tests are being developed.
  • Medical billing by dental offices is expanding.
  • Attendees screened an important new documentary, Say AHHH: The Cavity in Healthcare Reform, about oral-systemic connections. Learn more and see the trailer at AAOSH.org   

 

   Toni Adams, RDH, MA  

Los Medicos Voladores (The Flying Doctors)
Seeking NEW Volunteers!
Volunteers Needed! 

 

Los Medicos Voladores (The Flying Doctors) is seeking NEW volunteers to take part in our fun and exciting health clinic trips to Sonora and Baja CaliforniaMexicoWe travel by private aircraft, holding medical, dental and optical clinics in remote villages, serving people without access to such care. We're looking for doctors, dentists, optometrists, hygienists, and general volunteers who just want to do some good and have some fun along 
the way. There are 4 chapters in California and meetings 
are once each month. 
 
Check out our web site for pictures, trip details, and contact info: http://flyingdocs.org/

 
Disability Insurance - Discounted for CDHA Members
Have you protected your paycheck??sponsors
 
 
 
~ Did you know that 3 in 10 workers will become disabled before age 65??
~ What would happen is you were forced to retire from dental hygiene due to a disability, could you pay your bills??
~ CDHA members will now get a discount of up to 40% off the cost of a disability insurance plan that is designed for dental hygienists!!

  • Your policy cannot be canceled as long as the premiums are paid on time. 
  • This plan is portable; you can take it with you wherever you work or live. 
  • Your benefits can pay you up to age 67. 
For your no-obligation quote: 

Jean Rockwell, RDH --- Jean's Story 
Jean cell: 619-517-5894
Office: 1-800-287-4467

We are here for your 
Disability, Health & Life Insurance needs!! 
Lic. No. 0E24650 & 0628933
 
 Rescue Training Institute, Inc.                                
CPR Certification Provided by Rescue Training Institute, Inc. 



- Dental Board Approved CPR training at your office, or at our conveniently located classrooms    
- Up to five CE's are issued at your class free of charge (DCA - Dental Board #RP 4679) 
- We are an approved American Heart Association regional training center  
- Your instructors are always our EMT's and paramedics who want to teach you how to save lives the way that they do 

- Classes are always fun and informative

- A Sacramento business for over 22 years 

- Remember - We can train at your office, or at our Sacramento or Folsom classrooms

Visit our website to view your options: 
Weekdays from 9am to 1pm
Sincerely,

 


Sacramento Valley Dental Hygienists' Association
 
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