March 31, 2010

Judges needed for the Student Table Clinic and Research Poster Sessions at the 2010 ADHA CLL at Annual Session
Are you looking for a good opportunity to volunteer your services? Apply to be a table clinic or research poster judge at the2010 ADHA CLL at Annual Session in Las Vegas! This annual event showcases independent research presented by undergraduate and graduate dental hygiene students and is open to hygienists, fellow students and the general public to enjoy.

There are two sessions available for you to serve as a judge:
Thursday, June 24, 2010 – 7:00am to 11:00am
Thursday, June 24, 2010 – 2:00pm – 5:30pm

ADHA member hygienists serving as judges will evaluate the quality of presentations in both written and oral forms. You can choose either or both available sessions. You will be assigned table clinics or research posters that match your area of clinical expertise. The student presenters will be expected to be able to explain their project and answer any questions regarding their findings. All judges are invited to stay for the awards luncheon or reception.Please submit applications via e-mail to research@adha.net.

Please consider volunteering your time as an ADHA Table Clinic/Poster Session judge. It's a great way to support ADHA and its students!

Submit your application by May 3, 2010!

2010 Center for Lifelong Learning at the 87th Annual Session
June 23-29, 2010, Las Vegas, Nev., Caesars Palace
CE Sessions – Exhibits – Networking – Schedule of Events – Las Vegas - Registration

Voting is Now Open
Voting is now open for the CLL/AS YouTube Video Promotion Contest!  Now is your chance to vote for your favorite CLL/AS video submitted by other oral health care professionals, educators and students like you!  Contest winners will be announced on the ADHA CLL/AS website after the close of the contest voting period.  Don’t delay--view the videos and vote for YOUR favorite by Friday, April 30!

Registration Information
Learn during the day…enjoy the night! You can't afford to miss ADHA 2010!  Register by May 14 at the low $199 base registration rate for members.  Customize YOUR meeting all at an affordable price by adding CE Courses to your main base registration from $30 - $90 per course.  The a la carte pricing provides you with the flexibility to choose your own courses and design a schedule to fit YOURneeds and budget!  Register today as courses are filling up fast!

Housing Information – Caesars Palace
Enjoy the glitz and glam of Las Vegas at the low $99/night room rate in the upgraded Forum and Palace Towers of the world renowned Caesars Palace.  Caesars Palace is a beautiful, luxurious property with so much to offer from shopping and spas to restaurants, nightlife and shows.  The ADHA housing block is filling up fast; make your hotel reservation today!  Book online or call 866/227-5944, and be sure to mention the group code ADHA. 

Group Dining
Want to plan a dinner with 15 or more of your colleagues?
Consider dining at any Harrah’s restaurant and help ADHA.  For groups with 15 or more people who make a reservation at any Harrah’s property restaurant, a percentage of the sales will be credited towards ADHA’s food and beverage contractual minimum.  For dining options/reservations, please contact Tony Shinn at 702/733-3337 or email to ShinnAR@flamingolasvegas.com. Download the Group Restaurant Guide for your group dining options.

Vegas Shows/Concerts
Vegas has a variety of shows and entertainment to offer. From concerts and comedians to theater and magic, there is something for everyone!  Take advantage of one of the many shows at the Coliseum, located right inside of Caesars Palace, or checkout a show at one of the other nearby Harrah’s properties.  Discounts are available for group block tickets through Harrah’s Entertainment.  For information, contact Jill Schneider at 702-885-1451 or email to jschneider1@harrahs.com.

Help Fund the Future of Your Profession…Make a Donation Today!
As a member of ADHA, you recognize the value of the ADHA Institute for Oral Health. We know your commitment to the profession and hope that you will support the work of the only foundation created for you, by you, through a charitable contribution.

The ADHA Institute is asking each member of ADHA to make a gift, no matter the size, so that we can continue to provide the scholarship, community service grants, research grants and fellowships that enable hygienists to advance their education and shape the communities in which we live. Our research grants provide direct funding for specific projects whose results are critical to the dental hygiene profession.

Imagine the impact if every member made a donation of as little as $10!

Visit us on the web at www.adha.org/institute and make your tax-deductable donation today of $10, $20 or whatever you can afford, to support the work of the Institute.

Cigarette Companies Changing Labels
This is a quick update regarding some recent changes to federal tobacco law regarding the labeling of light cigarettes.  On February 19, 2010 an article was released by the New York Times regarding tobacco companies’ efforts to maneuver their marketing strategies for light cigarettes.  As of June this year, tobacco companies will be prohibited from labeling their cigarettes “light” or “mild.” The idea of light cigarettes perpetuates the idea that there is such a thing as safe cigarettes.  The National Cancer Institute states that there are in fact no health benefits to smoking light cigarettes.  Additionally, studies have even shown that people who smoke light cigarettes tend to inhale deeper, smoke more, and youths are also more likely to try cigarettes labeled light or mild.

Tobacco companies have found a way to use more subtle marketing strategies to distinguish these types of cigarettes.  Marlboro will be renaming their light cigarettes Marlboro Gold and Marlboro Ultra Lights will become Marlboro Silver.  Other companies are also using similar strategies including color coding; giving boxes a lighter or distinguished color from the regular cigarettes. Currently, the use of colors and additional words, i.e. silver, smooth, natural, is under review.

You may access the New York Times article “Coded to Obey Law, Marlboro Lights Become Marlboro Gold” via http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/19/business/19smoke.html.

For additional information about how dental hygienists can get engaged in tobacco cessation efforts, visit www.AskAdviseRefer.org, the website that links you to resources offered by ADHA’s Tobacco Intervention Initiative.  Visit www.tobaccofreekids.org for information about how to get involved in advocating for reduced tobacco use.

Research that Develops YOU!

Education and training: Two different Proficiencies Necessary to Provide Oral Health Care
Michael Glick  J Am Dent Assoc 2010; 141(3): 240-242. [Full Text] [PDF]  
The JADA Editor stresses the need for professional training to be accompanied by sufficient education so that oral health care professionals can deliver high-quality services now and in the future.

Influence of In Situ Postbleaching Times on Shear Bond Strength of Resin-Based Composite Restorations
Marcos Eugenio Bittencourt, Micheline Sandini Trentin, Maria Salete Sandini Linden, Ynara Bosco de Oliveira Lima Arsati, Fabiana Mantovani Gomes França, Flávia Martão Flório, and Roberta Tarkany Basting J Am Dent Assoc 2010; 141(3): 300-306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The authors investigate the association between three measures of oral dryness: hyposalivation, self-reported xerostomia and clinically assessed dry mouth.

The Efficacy of Three Desensitizing Agents Used to Treat Dentin Hypersensitivity
Ugur Erdemir, Esra Yildiz, Imren Kilic, Taner Yucel, and Sevda Ozel
J Am Dent Assoc 2010; 141(3): 285-296. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Dr. Erdemir and colleagues asses the efficacy of two oxalate-based desensitizing agents and a 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-free desensitizing agent containing fluoride in providing short-term pain relief for patients with dentin hypersensitivity. 

Transient Morning Headache: Recognizing the Role of Sleep Bruxism and Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Gilles Lavigne and Sandro Palla J Am Dent Assoc 2010; 141(3): 297-299. [Full Text] [PDF]  
Drs. Lavigne and Palla describe a patient who reported experiencing transient orofacial pain in the morning along with tooth grinding and snoring at night.

The Relationship Between Methamphetamine Use and Increased Dental Disease
Vivek Shetty, Larissa J. Mooney, Corwin M. Zigler, Thomas R. Belin, Debra Murphy, and Richard Rawson
J Am Dent Assoc 2010; 141(3): 307-318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplemental Data]  
Dr. Shetty and colleagues examine the relationship between chronic methamphetamine use and dental disease.

Creating True Customer Service
Roger P. Levin J Am Dent Assoc 2010; 141(3): 337-338. [Full Text] [PDF]  
Dr. Levin emphasizes the need to view customer service as a system that is integrated into every facet of the dental practice.

Dental Hygienists Are Prevention Specialists!
America’s Toothfairy Dental Hygienist Campaign supporter Julie Bickart Bunn, RDH, has been a volunteer oral health educator in classrooms, preschools and Head Start programs since graduating from her dental hygiene program in 1967! At a recent visit to her grandson’s Alabama preschool, Ms. Bunn taught more than 50 students the importance of regular dental visits, proper nutrition and good hygiene habits at home in order to grow up healthy and caries-free. 

About her efforts, Ms. Bunn says, “Early childhood is the perfect opportunity [to present] oral health education because these children are like sponges; they want to soak up everything around them and learn.”  Dental hygienists across the country just like Julie Bickart Bunn promote the America’s Toothfairy mission every day by ensuring children receive the necessary education to maintain good oral health as they grow. Visit www.AmericasToothfairy.org to learn more about America’s Toothfairy programs for dental hygienists and www.adha.org/ioh to discover how you can donate to help our nonprofit Affiliate network expand their outreach to children in great need!

Learn the Latest Best Practices for Allied Health Educators, Earn 20 CEs, and Have Fun in a 100% Online Program
Returning in June 2010 with all-new material, the American Dental Education Association/Academy for Academic Leadership Institute for Allied Health Educators (ADEA/AAL IAHE) will provide you with the latest advances in assessments and educational methods and offers you 20 CE credits in an easy, enjoyable online format.

Past participants in the ADEA/AAL IAHE have raved about the instructors and the wealth of information they share:

• Carol Brightwell, Clinical Professor, Tyler Junior College, called the ADEA/AAL IAHE, “A very approachable form of distance learning [with] very knowledgeable faculty.”
• Suzanne Hopper, Academic Director, Oregon Institute of Technology, stated, “Whether you are brand new to education, or have been teaching for a few years, or for many years, you will finish this course with new ideas to incorporate into the classroom and clinic. The facilitators are very knowledgeable, encouraging, and supportive. Treat yourself to a practical and fun learning experience!”
• Mara Beth D. Womack, Assistant Professor, University of Southern Indiana, offered, “I wish I had been provided this information earlier in my teaching career. The content material was informative and energizing.”

On June 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2010, you will learn the latest advances in teaching technology, classroom assessments, conflict management, career planning and academic honesty. All of the sessions are recorded, so you can view a podcast if you miss a date or want to see the program again. For your convenience, you will not be invoiced until after July 1, 2010.

To learn more about the program, see what your colleagues are saying about it, and register, go to: www.academicleaders.org/iahe.html or contact the Academy for Academic Leadership at 404-350-2098 or by e-mail at gweinstein@academicleaders.org.

Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week
There are an estimated 30,000 new oral cancer cases per year. Oral and other head and neck cancers are highly treatable when detected early, yet they were responsible for an estimated 9,000 deaths in the U.S. last year alone, often due to being discovered at a late stage. Additionally concerning is recent research that indicates that HPV (human papillomavirus)-related cancers are becoming more frequent in young, healthy nonsmokers and arise in the tongue and tonsils.

In an effort to promote the early detection and treatment of these cancers, the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA) is hosting its 13th Annual Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week (OHANCAW) this April 12-18 nationwide and overseas. During OHANCAW 2010, the HNCA will be offering free cancer screenings to the public at 140 participating institutions worldwide.

“Many Americans do not recognize the symptoms of these oral, head and neck cancers, which reinforces the importance of getting screened properly,” said Terry Day, M.D., president of the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance and AHNS member. “For this reason, we are encouraging everyone to take advantage of a free, quick and painless screening that could save their life.”

Just as the HNCA is doing its part to educate the public about the importance of diagnosing these cancers early, so can you. You can support OHANCAW by hosting a cancer screening at your practice, which is also an excellent opportunity to showcase your commitment to your community and dedication to early cancer detection and prevention.

Please visit www.OHANCAW.com for more details about participating in OHANCAW 2010, and click “Sign Up For 2010” to register. By doing so, you will be making a vital contribution to increasing public awareness of oral, head and neck cancers, their symptoms and risk factors and the importance of early diagnosis for their successful treatment.  

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