ADHA
 

June 23 – 29, 2010

ADHA is excited to announce that the new venue for the
2010 Center for Lifelong Learning at the 87^th Annual Session
in Las Vegas will be Caesars Palace! Save the date to revive,
rejuvenate and refresh your career June 23–29, 2010 in Las Vegas! 
View current and past meeting information here. 
Registration and housing open in mid-January!

 

NDHA
 

NDHA ANNUAL SESSION 2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Embassy Suites, Downtown Lincoln
Located at 1040 P Street, Lincoln, NE  68508
 

When:
Thursday: April 22, 2010 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM  
Friday: April 23, 2010  7:00 AM to 10:00 PM  
Saturday: April 24, 2010  7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Schedule of Events and Speaker Bios

2010 NDHA Registration Form
and
Wine Tasting Registration Form

or

Online Registration* (Now Open)
Visit the event website to register online

*Note: Wine Tasting Registration is not available online.
Please print and mail the Wine Tasting registration.


Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

2)30 pm - 7:00 pm (note earlier time)

NDHA Executive Board Meeting with dinner . (Alumni Room)
 

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

7:00 am – 9:00 am     

Registration for NDHA Annual Session (Regent’s Ballroom Atrium)

7:30 am – 8:30 am     

Past Presidents’ Breakfast and Meeting Open to NDHA Past Presidents only. 
Be sure to indicate attendance on registration.

 7:30 am  – 8:30 am     

Breakfast and Learn Sessions (Regent’s Ballroom)  1 CEU

REGISTER FOR ONE – list your top 3 choices  
on the registration form as space is limited

 1.  "Overview of TMD and Sleep Disorders for the Dental Hygienist"
     Dr. Ron Attanasio, DDS, MSEd, MS
2.  "Age 1 Dental Visit and Caries Risk Assessment
     What to do with REALLY short people." Scott A. Hamilton, DDS
3.  “Periodontal Disease – Managing the Progression of Chronic Infection”
     Kirsten Jarvi, RDH, BS  Sponsored by:  Orapharma, Inc. and Henry Schein
4. “Patient Education, Treatment Options and Assessment and
    Appropriate Insurance Coding”  Ronda Anderson  Sponsored by:  Henry Schein
5.  “Ergonomics -“Ergonomics – Spinal Hygiene Secrets for
      Dental Professionals”  Scott Donkin, D.C., DACBOH
     Sponsored by:  BQ Ergonomics & HealthSource of East Lincoln

9:00 am – 11:00 am 

“Access to Care:  Oral Health Care in the Future”
 Colleen M. Brickle RDH, RF, EdD   (Regent’s Ballroom)  2 CEUs                                  

- Obtain an understanding of access to oral health care issues in the
United States  - Know the global historical perspective of mid-levels
in relationship to preventive and restorative dental treatment - Identify
politics and policy needed to move initiative forward for preventive
and restorative dental treatment - Identify provision of dental services
with public health and medical professionals

11:00 am – 1:00 pm    
General Membership Luncheon  (Regent’s Ballroom) 

Morning and Afternoon registrants are invited & encouraged to attend
the Luncheon and General Membership Meeting.  It’s a wonderful time
to socialize & get caught up with what’s going on in Dental Hygiene!

 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm      
“Remineralization in the 21ST Century”   (Regent’s Ballroom)  3 CEUs
Dianne Testa RDA, RDH, BS  Sponsored by:  GC America

- Compare all remineralization products - Understand the need for
Calcium and Phosphate for remineralization - Discover how to remove
white spot lesions (Remineralize decalcified areas) - Acquire new
information about MID (Minimally Invasive Dentistry) -

Establish guidelines on MID protocols - Develop skills to enroll
patient into prevention - Distinguish the difference between Auditory,
Visual and Kinesthetic patient (Learn how to communicate more
effectively with your patients using these new concepts)

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm     
Product Presentation  (Regent’s Ballroom)  1 CEU

- Learn about new products – Receive valuable product discounts –
Get acquainted with product Representatives – Receive samples

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm      
Scientific Mini Clinics  (Regent’s Ballroom)  (1 CEU)
- Dental Hygiene Students present poster and research
presentations Sponsored by Henry Schein

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm    
NDHA President’s Reception & END of YEAR BASH!! 
(Regent’s Ballroom) Event is open to Everyone!

Recognizing our volunteers and having fun is what the
evening will be about.  Toni Van Horn, our spunky President,
made this year’s theme “Oh the Places You Will Go!” 
In the spirit of that message we would like you to come and
enjoy our “Around-the-World” themed party.   The night will
offer great food, dancing and plenty of socializing! 
Please join us for the fun!   

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm    
NDHA HY-PAC Wine Tasting Fundraiser
This event was a blast at last year’s Annual Session
and we are planning this year’s experience to be even
more fun!  Look for more information with the registration      
                   

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

7:00 am – 9:00 am      
Registration for NDHA Annual Session
(Regent’s Ballroom Atrium)

7:30 am  – 8:30 am     
Breakfast and Learn Sessions (Regent’s Ballroom)  1 CEU

REGISTER FOR ONE – list your top 3 choices  
on the registration form as space is limited

 1.  "Overview of TMD and Sleep Disorders for the Dental Hygienist"
     Dr. Ron Attanasio, DDS, MSEd, MS
2.  "Age 1 Dental Visit and Caries Risk Assessment
     What to do with REALLY short people." Scott A. Hamilton, DDS
3.  “Periodontal Disease – Managing the Progression of Chronic Infection”
     Kirsten Jarvi, RDH, BS  Sponsored by:  Orapharma, Inc. and Henry Schein
4. “Patient Education, Treatment Options and Assessment and
    Appropriate Insurance Coding”  Ronda Anderson  Sponsored by:  Henry Schein
5.  “Ergonomics -“Ergonomics – Spinal Hygiene Secrets for
      Dental Professionals”  Scott Donkin, D.C., DACBOH
     Sponsored by:  BQ Ergonomics & HealthSource of East Lincoln

9:00 am – 11:30 am 
“Disastrous Diseases: Confronting Epidemics, Evolving
Pathogens and Bioterrorism” (Regent’s BR)   2.5 CEUs
Nancy Andrews RDH,BS
Sponsored by:  Dux, Totalcare, Philips Sonicare

- Participants learn how to use their skills, training and experience
to prepare for, assess and respond to disasters. Shelter-in-place or
evacuation strategies and scenarios are presented for a variety of
situations; including natural disasters such as earthquakes and
man-made disasters including accidental or purposeful chemical or
radiation exposure, terrorist acts of violence, fire and explosions.
Leave with a plan, resources and your own survival back-pack with
some essential supplies to get you started!

11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Dental Hygiene Student Recognition   

11:30 am – 2:00 pm 
ADHA and Premier’s Road Show and Luncheon
(Regent’s Ballroom)  2 CEUs
ADHA and Premier Dental
Sponsored by:  Premier Dental

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
“Disastrous Diseases: Confronting Epidemics, Evolving
Pathogens and Bioterrorism” (Regent’s BR)  3 CEUs
Nancy Andrews RDH,BS
Sponsored by:  Dux, Totalcare, Philips Sonicare

- Based on science, but grounded in clinical reality,
this course reviews and updates OSHA-required training
topics for ordinary and extraordinary situations, including
eneral safety issues such as physical and chemical risks,
and infectious disease transmission and control.  Patient screening
 for aerosol transmitted diseases (ATD’s), transmission-based
precautions for infectious individuals, and Standard Precautions
are presented. A lively mix of activities, demonstrations, stories,
prizes, and products keep this class

NDHA Fall Session
Holiday Inn Convention Center, Kearney, NE
 

LDHA
(Lincoln Component #1)
 

ODHA
(Omaha component #2)
 

The Omaha component would like to welcome all dental hygienists to join us for a great year of top-notch speakers and topics.  We encourage you to invite a dental hygiene colleague/employer/staff member!

A total of 17.5 ceu's are pending approval through the DHHS. What a GREAT value for hygienists to obtain so many credit hours right here in the Omaha area!

Although RSVP's aren't necessary, we would appreciate knowing an approximate number of attendees. Please RSVP no later than one week prior to event: annettebyman@hotmail.com  In most cases, walk-in's will be allowable. For those courses that have a definitive class size restriction, we will not be able to allow walk-in's. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Please check the website regularly to stay informed. Unforeseen circumstances can happen which may affect course details.

All dental hygienists attending courses must show proof of NDHA membership by presenting your ADHA membership card at the registration table.

Dental hygienists that are not members of NDHA, staff members and dentists are invited to attend for a $25.00 fee*. (*unless otherwise specified below)  Cash or checks are acceptable. Credit cards are not accepted...we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Email notices and reminders will be sent on a regular basis. Please contact Annette to provide us with your email address: annettebyman@hotmail.com

Questions: Please direct to Annette Byman, RDH at 402-965-3514

Click here for the
2009-2010 ODHA Registration form
for the below meetings.

 

Enrollment Form (PDF)
Deadline for Registration: Monday, March 15, 2010
Registration Fee: $50.00 members / $65.00 non-members

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