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The San Francisco Dental Hygiene Society would like to thank everyone for your continued support of ADHA/CDHA through your membership! We are exploring some new ideas to keep and increase membership.

If you haven't already heard, ADHA allows for quarderly payment options. Find out more information here:

http://www.adha.org/aboutadha/payments.htm

Community Dental Health Updates!


[Pictured: Irene Hogan, RDHAP]

Thanks to the SF Dental Hygiene Society for volunteering at the Wu Yee HeadStart Chinatown dental screening that took place on July 24th, coordinated by the SF Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program!

With the contribution of the SF Dental Hygiene Society Volunteers,
      Irene Hogan, RDHAP
Paulon Lee, RDH
Teresa Rosensweig, RDH
Fivel Muntian, RDH

and UOP SCOPE Dental Students, and Chabot College Dental Hygiene Students, we were able to provide free dental screenings and oral health education to the parents of 49 toddlers, (with 44 receiving fluoride varnish treatment). Of the children screened, we saw a 14% caries rate. These children will be followed up by Wu Yee HeadStart to make sure they get the dental care they need.

Thanks to our fabulous team of dental hygienist, student, and community volunteers, these families now have a greater knowledge of how to maintain a healthy routine and prevent tooth decay for their children.

And thank you to our dedicated SF Dental Hygiene Society volunteers for giving back to our community! "It takes a Village," and you rock!

If you would like to volunteer to serve the underserved low-income families in future dental events sponsored by the SF Dental Hygiene Society, please call 415-575-5719   or email: margaret.fisher@sfdph.org. We would love to have you join us!

   Save the Dates for Give Kids a Smile Day Events in San Francisco ~ volunteer opportunities for SF Dental Hygiene Society February Dental Screenings ~
               February 4th at Southeast Health Center

February 10th at SF General Hospital WIC site

CDHA HOD 2010

The 2010 CDHA House of Delegates proved again to be a great business meeting as well a weekend of networking and fun! Thanks to the SFDHS members who served positions:

Trustee: Susan Lopez RDH

Delegate: Diane Okubo-Fong RDH

Delegate: Heather Steich RDH

Delegate: Michael LaFlamme RDH

Alt. Delegate: Saira Richardson West RDH

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~ Also at the HOD ~

Margaret Fisher was awarded
Outstanding Component Member of the year!

Congratulations Margaret, you deserve it!!

International Federation of Dental Hygienists 2010 - Glasgow, Scotland

by Heather Steich, RDH

In July, Michael Long and I attended the IFDH Symposium which meets once every 3 years. This was easily the most professionally inspiring experience I've ever had! The IFDH has 28 member countries from around the world [and growing].

Three days of outstanding CE courses taught by international Periodontists, Microbiologists, Hygienists, etc. All experts in their respective course topics.

There were multiple daily opportunities for socializing and networking on the international vendor floor. It was amazing to discuss differences and similarities to hygiene duties and challenges from hygienists from Ireland, Australia, Italy, South Africa and beyond.

As SFDHS President and President Elect, Michael and I plan to bring some of the knowledge and ideas back to our local component. As a profession, hygienists can not only collaborate with each other but members of other healthcare fields as they have already done in other countries.

We are already looking forward to the next meeting, 2013, in Cape Town, South Africa. Will you be joining us???

http://www.ifdh.org/index.shtml

CDHA's 9th Annual CE Extravaganza

PLUS - CDHA's 25th Anniversary Celebration!!

November 5th - Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

6 CEUs

For more information visit: http://www.cdha.org/calendars/cecalendar.htm

Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics Part 2

When was the last time you read the CDHA DH Code of Ethics? When you applied for CA licensure? Hygiene school?

While working in private practice it can be easy to forget the core of what the profession of dental hygiene is founded on. So, as an ongoing feature in the next few newsletters there will be a consecutive piece of the that document.

3. Key Concepts

Our beliefs, principles, values and ethics are concepts reflected in the Code. They are the essential elements of our comprehensive and definitive code of ethics, and are interrelated and mutually dependent.

4. Basic Beliefs

We recognize the importance of the following beliefs that guide our practice and provide context for our ethics:
· The services we provide contribute to the health and well being of society.
· Our education and licensure qualify us to serve the public by preventing and treating oral disease and helping individuals achieve and maintain optimal health.
· Individuals have intrinsic worth, are responsible for their own health, and are entitled to make choices regarding their health.
· Dental hygiene care is an essential component of overall health care and we function interdependently with other health care providers.
· All people should have access to health care, including oral health care.
· We are individually responsible for our actions and the quality of care we provide.

5. Fundamental Principles

These fundamental principles, universal concepts and general laws of conduct provide the foundation for our ethics.
Universality
The principle of universality expects that, if one individual judges an action to be right or wrong in a given situation, other people considering the same action in the same situation would make the same judgement.

Complementarity
The principle of complementarity recognizes the existence of an obligation to justice and basic human rights. In all relationships, it requires considering the values and perspectives of others before making decisions or taking actions affecting them.

Ethics
Ethics are the general standards of right and wrong that guide behavior within society. As generally accepted actions, they can be judged by determining the extent to which they promote good and minimize harm. Ethics compel us to engage in health promotion/disease prevention activities.
Community
This principle expresses our concern for the bond between individuals, the community, and society in general. It leads us to preserve natural resources and inspires us to show concern for the global environment.
Responsibility
Responsibility is central to our ethics. We recognize that there are guidelines for making ethical choices and accept responsibility for knowing and applying them. We accept the consequences of our actions or the failure to act and are willing to make ethical choices and publicly affirm them.

Dental Hygiene Faculty Position available at the University of the Pacific's Baccalaureate degree Dental Hygiene Program in Stockton, CA.

     Tenure track, full-time position (4 day week) for first year clinic coordinator. Baccalaureate degree required, Masters' degree required but may be in progress.
     Clinical experience required preferably 5 years but may consider fewer, teaching experience preferred.
     Start time is negotiable but candidate must be able to begin no later than December 1, 2010.

      For qualified and serious candidates, please send resume or curriculum vitae along with a cover letter to:

Deborah Horlak, Dental Hygiene Program Director, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211

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Professional Liability Insurance discounts are one of your ADHA member benefits!!

Members have access to a variety of insurance policies through Marsh Affinity Group Services. In collaboration with Marsh Insurance, ADHA has approved an insurance package specifically designed for the dental hygienist. With ADHA's Professional Liability Insurance from Marsh, you'll be financially protected in case you are named in litigation.

In addition to liability insurance, members are available to take advantage of other coverage including: Major Medical, Disability and Life insurance. Please note coverage and availability varies by state.

Call: 1-800-503-9230

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