Deb Schardt, RDH, BS
NDHA President 2008-09

 

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  Welcome to the official website of the Nebraska Dental Hygienists' Association (NDHA).  
  NDHA is a constituent of ADHA.  ADHA is the largest professional organization representing the interests of dental hygienists.
  Our members enjoy professional support, educational programs, and numerous opportunities for participation in association decision making. With your support, we can carry out our mission to advance the art and science of dental hygiene, and to promote the highest standards of education and practice in the profession.
  This site strives to provide you with information relating to  everything from Legislative issues to continuing education programs.  Please visit often to stay informed of current issues and events concerning the Nebraska Dental Hygienist as this site is updated frequently. 

Deb Schardt, RDH, BS
NDHA President 2008-09

 

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The NebraskaLand Explorer
June, 2008 is now online!

 

 

Two Years of Dental Hygiene School: $1,000's. Active Membership in ADHA: Priceless

Congratulations 2008 Graduates! You've invested in your education, now it's time to invest in your career by transitioning your membership status from Student to Active. We understand making the transition from student to professional-life can involve many challenges, including financial ones and we would like to help you start Unleashing Your Potential by offering a grace period through December 31, 2008 on Active Membership dues. We've made it convenient for you to transition. Simply grab your license number and look for the "Graduates Transition Now" button at the following locations:

 

Please thank the 2007 Fall Session and 2008 NDHA Annual Session Sponsors For their support of NDHA
Click here for Contact information


 
Henry Schein Dental
NDHA’s Time to “Schein” Celebration Party
Two Pocket Folders

Patterson Dental 
Product Bags


Whitepigeon Enterprises
Toothfairy Pillows

 
Procter and Gamble/Oral B
Sponsored Speaker:  Joyce Turcotte
Full size ProHealth Toothpaste and 
Doorprizes:  Oral B electric brushes

GC America
Sponsored Speakers:  Sandra Boody, CDA, RDH, M Ed and Wendy Fitzgerel, RDH, BSDH
Paradise Dental Technologies
Sponsored Speaker:  Cathie Collier, RDH, BS, Bd.
Donated an instrument and catolog to each participant
 

Laclede, Inc. 
Makers of the Biotene Dry Mouth Products
Sponsored Speakers: Cindy Kleiman, CDA, RDH, BS 
and Sandra Boody, CDA, RDH, M E
Donated Biotene sample packets, rinse and sensitive paste,
Laminated list of medications contributing to dry mouth 
 
SaluDent International, Inc
Sponsored Speaker:  Victoria Da Costa, RDH, IHP

Trisha O'Hehir 
Donated copies of Hygienetown Magazines

CBS Homes
Donated note pads and pens

Young Dental Manufacturer/Biotrol

Donated prophy angles, fliers and product bags
Advanced Dental Innovations, LLC
Donated: Oraparx kits

Nuvora, Inc.

Donated Dentiva lozenges and research packets 
 
Atos Medical Inc.
Donated Trismus pamphlets and Therabite Range of Motion Scales
 
Nebraska Organ Recovery System
Donated pamphlets
 
Medline Industries 
 Donated mouth swabs and suction brushes
to get written 
protocol for dental care in ICU settings
contact Jenny Foster at
JFoster@medline.com,or at 
303-255-8979



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Nebraska Dental Hygienist Public Health Permit Application form is now available
...More information

It is official...the Governor signed LB 247e on May 31st!

The Governor's signature allows dental hygienists to begin practicing under the new scope of law immediately. Read more...

National Provider Identifier Number
Required in ‘07
for more information see ADHA Update

ADHA Statement on Allied Membership


Last fall the American Dental Association House of Delegates considered developing an allied membership category for all dental team members, including dental hygienists, on a national level.

Several states across the country are now experiencing active recruitment campaigns targeted at dental hygienists for allied membership in state dental societies. In order to help states address questions and concerns from their members, ADHA has developed an informational piece for use by constituents and components. Suggested uses for this communication vehicle include publication in newsletters, web site copy, speeches, membership brochures, etc. All ADHA members will receive this information next week through the bi-monthly ADHA Update. We hope that you will find this information helpful as we address this important issue together.

Please visit the ADHA website at the link below for more information and to view the ADHA Statement on Alllied Membership document.

http://www.adha.org/news/05142007-allied.htm
 

Infective Endocarditis


New guidelines show that preventive antibiotics for routine dental visits are not necessary for most people and may do more harm than good.

http://www.aaos.org/about/papers/advistmt/1014.asp

ADHA Emphasizes Access to Care Issues after Recent Tragedy


Chicago—March 1, 2007— The Washington Post, on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, reported that a twelve-year-old boy in the Washington D.C. area, Deamonte Driver, had died of complications resulting from an untreated dental abscess, after bacteria from the untreated tooth had spread to his brain.

Washington Post Article
ADHA Press Release
ADA Press Release


 

OneWorld Community Health Center's Dental Clinic

  Opportunities to volunteer at OneWorld Community Health Center's Dental Clinic, located at 5155 South 36th Street Omaha, NE. Here is an excellent opportunity to "walk the walk"..everyone is always so positive and states "oh yes, I'd love to serve our community", so here is the real thing. We are looking for help to provide hygiene services to the underserved population, mostly pregnant women and children. Please contact Ann Marie Krahulec at 402-734-4110 ext 264 or email at amkrahulec@oneworldomaha.org

  All that is required of the volunteers is a current Nebraska license, current malpractice insurance and a one time orientation to OneWorld. OWCHC may provide malpractice insurance if needed.  We are very flexible with hours as well. Please come help us help our community. Thanks

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If you are not a member, we strongly encourage you to join. We need your membership now more than ever.  We want to represent every licensed dental hygienist in this state.  You can do it right here from the site. 

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See why you should join ADHA/NDHA today!

 Use the forms below to join today!
ADHA Membership Application (Nebraska)
ADHA Membership Application all other states
Student Membership (SADHA)

 

Newsletter Deadlines
  

  If you would like to receive the online version of the newsletter, please go to our subscription page for more information.

Future Newsletter Article Deadlines: Email your articles and photos to the Editor by the due dates below.  Articles received after the due dates will be published in the following issue.
 

Deadline for articles/Pictures
July 17, 2008
Jan. 2, 2009

 

Updated Links:

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2008
June
ADHA
June 18-25
85th Annual Session
Albuquerque, NM

 Other
TBA June 2008
Adult/Child Abuse Identification & Reporting for Dental Professionals
July
NDHA
July 12
 Leadership/EB meeting
Location/time TBA
October
Other
October 3
Total Body Health and Oral Health

 NMOM
October 10-11
Scottsbluff, NE

NDHA
October 24-25
 Fall Session
2009
January
NDHA

January 23
Legislative Breakfast
March
Other
March 27
Central Community College
"Update of Local Anesthesia"
"A Hands-On Workshop"
June
ADHA
June 16-24
86th Annual Session
Washington, DC

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