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January 20, 2010 In Memoriam: Kay D. Mescher, RDH, MS The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) was saddened to learn of the death of Kay D. Mescher, RDH, MS, on Jan. 8, 2010, from cancer. From 1965 until 2006, Kay Deegan Mescher held the titles of adjunct instructor, assistant professor and, ultimately, associate professor at the University of Iowa, where she worked in the department of Preventive and Community Dentistry and served as faculty consultant for the Women in Science and Engineering Program (WISE) beginning in 1995. She also practiced clinically from 1959 to 1968. Mescher held a baccalaureate in dental hygiene and a master’s degree in dental hygiene education/administration from the University of Iowa, also having received a liberal arts education from Lake Forest College, and was a certified ontological coach. She received many prestigious awards, appointments and consultancies over the course of her professional life, including Iowa Dental Hygienists' Association Dental Hygienist of the Year in 1988 and ADHA’s commissioner to the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation 1991-1995. She focused her research efforts on issues of language, cultural competency and learning, exploring the impact of language on the adoption of health behaviors. She was published widely in professional journals and presented nationally at professional meetings. She was a member of ADHA from 1959 to 2004 and held numerous leadership and work group positions during that time. Mescher is survived by her mother Mildred Deegan; her husband Dave Tolliver; her sister Karen Vanderhoef; her brother William Deegan; her children Paul Mescher, Heidi Kovie and Timothy Tolliver; and five grandchildren. She is also mourned by her fellow educators and her students. “Kay and I were colleagues in the department of dental hygiene at the University of Iowa from 1971 to 1991,” said Nancy Sisty LePeau, RDH, MS, MA. “Kay was a consummate professional who was willing to share her expertise and her commitment to the advancement of the dental hygiene profession with students and faculty. When you passed Kay's office, you frequently saw undergraduate and graduate students or faculty members talking with her. She drew people to her because she was an active listener and mentor. She helped others clarify thoughts and focus on key issues. You always felt energized after talking with Kay because of her insights and her support.” “I was fortunate to be one of Kay’s students, as well as one of her colleagues,” said Terri Tilliss, RDH, PhD. “At 20 years old, when I arrived at the University of Iowa to enter the baccalaureate dental hygiene program as a complete neophyte, Kay was one of my instructors. She was able to combine the necessary professionalism of an instructor with development of a friendship—little did I know at that time that it would be life-long.” “After I finished my master’s degree, I was one of her teaching colleagues in the department,” Tilliss continued. “Throughout the ensuing years, at various times, I would get in touch with her as I needed her input. Most recently, I requested her advice when I was recruited for an associate deanship at the University of Iowa dental school. I hope I made her proud as a former student; her advice was invaluable. When I arrived for the interview in February 2009, I was so grateful for our visit, which would be our last. I remember Kay as part of my initial introduction into dental hygiene, and have since realized that she was ‘into’ public health, access to care for all, and expanded ideas and roles for dental hygiene before any of those issues were ‘in vogue.’ Dental hygiene and I have sadly lost a mentor.” "Kay had a great vision for dental hygiene, and she instilled that vision in her students. When I was her student, close to graduation, she didn't just suggest that I get a master’s degree—she told me I would get my master's degree and expand my career beyond clinical care,” said Carol Jahn, RDH, MS, senior professional relations manager, Water Pik, Inc. “My world got bigger that day. I owe so much of where I am today to the vision she created and the confidence that she had in me." "Kay was committed to advancing the profession of dental hygiene through quality education and research and evidence-based practice,” said Deborah Bailey Astroth, RDH, BS. “As a faculty member, she was one of my role models; as a colleague, she was one of my mentors; as a friend, I will mourn her passing." Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa City Learning Foundation, Iowa City Hospice, The American Cancer Society, University of Iowa College of Dentistry or College of Engineering Basil Deegan Scholarship in care of The U of I Foundation.
2010 Center for Lifelong Learning at the 87th Annual Session Registration Information
Not a member of ADHA? Become one today and instantly save $85!!! Course pricing ranges from $30 – $90 per course. Participate in cutting-edge, hands-on educational courses designed for you. The a la cart pricing provides YOU with the flexibility to choose your own courses and design a schedule to fit YOUR needs. With over 28 CE courses designed for the entire dental team to choose from, there are educational and networking opportunities for everyone! *Cost Cutting Tip - Purchase three (3) or more CE sessions and SAVE 5%, 10% or even 15%! By registering online and purchasing three (3) CE sessions or more, you will receive anywhere from 5% up to 15% off these courses. Reserve your room before June 1, 2010 to receive the ADHA Group Discount Rate! Book online or call 866/227-5944, and be sure to mention the group code ADHA. Please note: The ADHA Group Block is in the Forum and Palace Towers of Caesars Palace. Request a Roommate! Want to share the expense of a hotel room with a fellow hygienist attending the meeting? Click here to request a roommate. View all Networking and Social Events at http://www.adha.org/annualsession2010/networking.htm
WIN!!! A $500 Visa Check Card – 1st Ever You Tube CLL/AS Video Contest – SUBMISSIONS DUE FRIDAY, FEB. 19! Are you and your colleagues looking for some extra cash for a group dinner or activity in Las Vegas? Interested in registering for additional CE courses? Are you excited about attending a world class event in a world class city? Why not spread the word and have FUN while doing so! ADHA would like to invite YOU to participate in the first ever You Tube CLL/AS Video Promotion Contest. All videos will be posted on the ADHA website to be viewed and voted on by YOU and your colleagues, family and friends. TWO winning videos will be chosen: one in the RDH Category and one in the Student Category. Click here for contest details and rules. Click here to download the video application form. Time is running out…Get creative and have fun!
ADHA Awards Corner – APPLY TODAY - DEADLINES APPROACHING! Don’t miss out on an exciting opportunity to be recognized by your colleagues. Visit the awards corner to view the 15 awards in six categories to find the award that best fits you! Many of the awards provide financial assistance to attend ADHA’s 2010 CLL at the 87th Annual Session this June in Las Vegas! Clinician Awards ~ Community Award ~ Educator Award ~ Membership Awards ~ Student Awards ~ Research Awards
Interested in Running for an ADHA Office? This is the time to consider running for elected office or applying for a council position for the 2010-2011 year. The president-elect usually begins considering council appointments shortly after the first of the year. Also, in 2010, the ADHA House of Delegates will be electing a president-elect, a vice-president, a speaker of the house, finance committee members and ethics committee members from Regions A and C. For more information on running for office, please refer to the Guidelines for Election Campaigns on page DM-II-A-15-18 of the Standing Rules or call Karen Caspers at Central Office. To run for office or to be considered for a council position, submit your bio-data form to ADHA’s Central Office by Feb. 1, 2010.
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Vacancies on National Board Test Construction Committees for 2011 The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) is pleased to announce five vacancies on the National Board Dental Hygiene TCCs for appointment in 2011. The specific test construction committee vacancies are noted below. Applicants need not be nominated. An interested individual must meet the Selection Criteria and submit a PDF to be considered for appointment. Please note that curriculum vitae are not acceptable. All application materials, including the Selection Criteria for National Board Dental Test Constructors and Personal Data Form, are available on the ADA web site at http://www.ada.org/goto/testconstructor. The PDFs must be submitted by Jan. 29, 2010. The Committee on Examination Development or the Committee on Dental Hygiene will review the qualifications of all applicants. Based on the committee’s recommendations, the JCNDE will approve the appointments during its meeting on April 14, 2010. Applicants will be informed of the status of their applications in late April. VACANCIES IN YEAR 2011 ON THE NATIONAL BOARD
The Academy for Academic Leadership (AAL) is Now Accepting Registrations The Academy for Academic Leadership (AAL) is now accepting registrations for two phases of its popular Institute for Allied Health Educators (IAHE) online program to be held in 2010. The IAHE is a professional, online development program designed to prepare faculty in allied health professions education for successful academic careers. Over the past three years, with the assistance of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, 97 allied health educators have participated in the IAHE. The 2009 class on Teaching Foundations was the first to experience the Institute entirely online, with four synchronous sessions and three self-study modules. The new approach gave participants maximum flexibility and convenience and garnered very positive evaluations, including the following: A very approachable form of distance learning. Very knowledgeable faculty. Excellent program for new as well as experienced educators. Has allowed me to better assess and further develop my teaching skills. An OUTSTANDING course. Extremely well-organized with expert instructors, relevant and applicable material and engaging open forums which allow you to provide and hear useful feedback. To give even more allied dental educators the chance to experience this program, the Teaching Foundations sessions will be provided again in January 2010, and the all-new Advances in Educational Methods for Allied Health Educators will be offered in June 2010. Educators enrolled in the IAHE, whether new to academia or seasoned faculty in need of a mid-career boost, will gain experience with key classroom and clinical teaching practices. Phase two will be open for registration until May 31, 2010. Each session will be archived, so if registrants miss a session, they can view a podcast that features all of the slides, video and audio. They also can correspond with the instructors between sessions to clarify any lessons they wish. The 2009 class reported great satisfaction with these features. Information about the 2010 programs and registration forms for both phases is available at the AAL website: http://www.academicleaders.org/iahe.html. For more information about the IAHE, contact AAL Chief Operating Officer George Weinstein at gweinstein@academicleaders.org or (404) 350-2098.
The Tobacco Atlas, Third Edition, published by the American Cancer Society and World Lung Foundation, was recently released and is a valuable resource for dental hygienists engaged in tobacco control activities. The Tobacco Atlas can be accessed at http://www.tobaccoatlas.org/. Limited copies are availablein print for free. The website also contains research and data to assist with tobacco control efforts. Additional information about tobacco cessation is available at www.AskAdviseRefer.org, the website operated as part of ADHA’s Tobacco Intervention Initiative (TII). The website contains information and resources for dental hygienists who stage tobacco interventions or assist patients with tobacco cessation efforts. Information and resources can be accessed for free and are tailored specifically to dental hygiene professionals. Visit www.AskAdviseRefer.org today for more details!
NCOHF Affiliate Dental Hygiene Program Expands Community Outreach! In 2008, an ADHA Institute/NCOHF Toothfairy Grant was awarded to Owens Community College (OCC) in Perrysburg, Ohio, enabling the dental hygiene program to join the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s Toothfairy®(NCOHF) Affiliate Network of nonprofit health facilities serving at-risk children nationwide. Since becoming an Affiliate, OCC has partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo, Ohio, to give a deserving at-risk teen complimentary restorative dental service through the NCOHF Tomorrow’s SMILES®program. OCC is also working with Boys and Girls Clubs to establish a Community Dental Health Outreach Project in which OCC student dental hygienists will teach oral hygiene and health promotion classes using Toothfairy IslandÒ educational materials, available to all NCOHF Affiliates. Dental hygiene program Affiliates like OCC are vital partners in the NCOHF mission to eliminate pediatric dental disease for future generations. To learn how your nonprofit facility or dental hygiene program can receive valuable information, educational tools and more by joining the NCOHF Affiliate network, visit www.AmericasToothfairy.org. Everyone can support the ADHA Institute/NCOHF Toothfairy Grant Fund by visiting https://www.adha.org/ioh/secure/donate.htm. Your tax-deductible donation will help give other deserving dental hygiene programs the opportunity to serve more local children in need by becoming an NCOHF Affiliate!
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