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Future SFDHS Component Meetings
"Bring a friend, make a friend!!"
2011 ~ All component meetings will be held every 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00pm (no meetings in June or December).
All meeting will now be held at:
SF Dept of Public Health Bldg
30 Van Ness Ave. (at Market St)
Suite 210
San Francisco, CA 94102
Questions?
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2011
December 2
Invisalign CE Course - SF
December - No SFDHS meeting
2012 January 19 SFDHS Meeting - see address above January 21 RDHAP Symposium West LA College, Culver City, CA February 4 CE - "Orofacial Therapy" Millbrae, CA See info at right! ------>>> February - Children's Dental Health Month Give Kids a Smile - 2 Events: Friday, Feb. 3rd - SouthEast Health Center Thursday, Feb. 9th - SFGH
WIC February 16 SFDHS Meeting February 25 CE - "DH in a Challenging World" Chicago, Il May 4 CDHA - Spring Scientific Session Anaheim, CA June 1-3 CDHA - House of Delegates Santa Clara, CA June 13-19 ADHA - Annual Session Phoenix, AZ August 1-3 RDH - Under One Roof Las Vegas, NV |
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SFDHS BOARD MEMBERS
2011-2012 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:
President: HEATHER STEICH, RDH BS
President Elect:
DIANE OKUBO-FONG, RDH BS
Treasurer: WENDY LEUNG, RDH
Secretary: KEVIN DIZON, RDH Trustee: MICHAEL LONG, RDH
Alt. Trustee:
BLANCA PARETO, RDH
COUNCIL CHAIRS:
Membership: DIANE OKUBO-FONG, RDH BS
Public Relations:
MICHAEL LAFLAMME, RDH BS Newsletter Editor: HEATHER STEICH, RDH BS
Community Dental Health:
MARGARET FISHER, RDHAP BS Continuing Education: OPEN
ADHA Delegate & CDHA President Elect:
SUSAN LOPEZ, RDH BS |
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CDHA - MISSION STATEMENT
"To improve the public's total health, the mission of the California Dental Hygienists' Association is to advance the art and science of dental hygiene by increasing awareness of the cost effective benefits of prevention and ensuring access to, quality oral health care, promoting the highest standards of dental hygiene education, licensure practice, and research and promoting the interests of dental hygienists."
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ADVERTISING
The San Francisco Component of the California Dental Hygienists' Association Newsletter is distributed 4 times a year. Subscriptions are guaranteed free of charge to all members. Copies will be sent to advertisers in which the ads appear.
Acceptance of Advertising does not imply professional endorsement by SFDHS, CDHA, or ADHA. Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion, position, or policies of the Component.
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Quick Links
San Francisco Dental Hygiene Society - 
California Dental Hygienists' Association - 
Dental Hygiene Committee of California - 
American Dental Hygienists' Association -  |
A Special Thank You to CDHA Diamond Corporate Sponsor:
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~ President's Message ~
I often get asked why I am a member of ADHA/CDHA/ SFDHS. Why is it important?
To me it is important because ADHA is the ONLY organization protecting the rights of dental hygienists. We are at an exciting time in the history of dental hygiene! Although the profession has been evolving for over one hundred years, I think that in 10 years the role of the hygienist will be dramatically different from what we know today.
For example: Right now we have far too many hygienists without any jobs... We also have far too many people without any dental care... How can we bridge this gap? Change has to happen; and I need the comfort of knowing that there is an entire association supporting me and my progressing profession.
Besides aiding with the future, ADHA also has numerous member benefits to take advantage of today! Find out more!
Heather Steich RDH
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San Francisco Dental Hygiene Society & Peninsula Dental Hygienists' Association together present:
CE Course:
"Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy"
Speaker: Joy L. Moeller
When: Saturday, February 4th
What: 4 CE Credits, 8am-1pm
Where: Dave Checuti Room,
Millbrae, CA
Who: Designed for RDHs;
Dentists and students welcome!
*More info to come. Watch your inbox!
*This is an intro class, not a certification.
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October 2011
~ National Dental Hygiene Month! ~
The SF Dental Hygienists show how much they care about our kids' oral health every month by volunteering to screen and/or teach parents. October, National Dental Hygiene Month was a big one for our component!!
Foster Kids Health Fair in Bayview
Oct. 1st. Foster parents and kids was a fun event with screening and education for parents. Nora Yamada, RDH; Karina Pereira, RDH; Ashlee Trueb, RDH; Fivel Muntian, RDH; and Katy Allen, RDH stepped up to screen kids and educate foster parents.
20 kids screened: 13 = Class I, 7 = Class II. 
Kai Ming Head Start Dental Screening
October 11th. Ursula Maberley, RDH and Michael LaFlamme, RDH taught SFSU School of Nursing students how to do oral health screens for preschoolers. Not only did they screen the kids and allow the health workers at the school case-manage these kids into care, but they taught a skill to future nurses. Therefore protecting the oral health of hundreds of kids in the future!
42 kids screened. 21 = Class I, 19 = Class II, 2 = Class III.
Valencia MNHC Clinic
Oct. 14th. Michael Long, RDH, our past president, volunteered again to screen pediatric patients at Mission Neighborhood Health Center on Valencia. He also provided education to parents. This is part of our SF Dental Hygiene Society "Adopt a Clinic Project," where volunteer hygienists go into community Clinics to provide education to new parents, screen the toddlers, and place fluoride varnish.
Way to go SF Dental Hygiene Society!! Your hearts are golden, and your hands do the work! Many thanks for all you do!! |
** CDHA Press Release **
Recent Fatality from Tooth Infection Illustrates How Economic Downturn Endangers Oral Health
California Dental Hygienists' Association Calls on Parents and Caregivers to Make Oral Health a Priority
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Safety Training Seminars
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We are here for your Health, Life & Disability!
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Leadership in our Profession
Consider ~ Being an ADHA Delegate
Future Meetings:
2012 - Phoenix, AZ June 13-20
2013 - Boston, MA June 17-27
celebrating 100 years of dental hygiene 2013!! |
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Did you know?
As an ADHA member you are entitled to a variety of benefits that are designed specifically for you both personally and professionally.
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We appreciate the difference that you make every day in the lives of your patients and the unique role that you play in the dental practice. Joining your association is just as important as getting your license to practice dental hygiene. Become a part of your future. Join / participate in the only association that represents you, the Registered Dental Hygienist.
Sincerely,
San Francisco Dental Hygiene Society
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