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April 14, 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 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!
Need Some Help Paying Your Membership Dues? 3M ESPE is working with the ADHA to give away several FREE one-year ADHA memberships. It’s free to enter for a chance to win; simply become a fan of the 3M ESPE Preventive Care Facebook page and post a wall comment about one of the following topics.
3M ESPE will choose 23 posts at random and award them a FREE one-year membership to the ADHA. They'll be accepting entries from now until June 1, 2010. If you’ve already paid for this year’s membership, this will carry over to the next year’s dues for you. Winners will receive a private message via Facebook from the 3M ESPE US Preventive Marketer notifying them that they’ve won. Post away, invite others to join, and good luck!
2010 Center for Lifelong Learning at the 87th Annual Session June 23-29, 2010, Las Vegas, Caesars Palace CE Sessions – Exhibits – Networking – Schedule of Events – Las Vegas - Registration
Voting is OPEN for the 2010 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! Don’t delay--view the videos and vote for YOUR favorite by Friday, April 30! What you learn in Vegas…doesn’t have to stay in Vegas! Register today for the most affordable dental hygiene event of 2010 at the low base registration rate of $199 for ADHA members, if you register before May 14! Continuing Education Courses Networking Check out all the FREE networking events included in your main base registration fee of $199 for members (increases to $229 after May 14)!
Call for Candidates to Serve as Delegate to the IFDH Candidates will be determined according to the following criteria:
The delegate will perform the following duties:
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.
What Dental Hygienists Need to Know about Snus and E-cigarettes Snus Last year saw the introduction of a new smokeless tobacco product, snus. Snus are a 20 gm combination of tobacco and flavoring in a pouch of teabag-like material. Snus are held between the upper lip and gum. Because they are pasteurized, snus require no chewing or spitting. They are sold in tins that the retailer refrigerates for freshness. While new to the U.S. market, snus have been common in European countries, Sweden in particular, for decades. Due to increased smoking restrictions in the US, snus have become more popular and available. Because snus have lower levels of carcinogens than other types of smokeless tobacco they are less dangerous than competitive products but they are still not a harmless alternative to smoking. Additionally, some public health officials are concerned because snus can contain a higher concentration of nicotine than other smokeless tobacco and therefore could be more addictive. There is no safe form of tobacco. E-cigarettes Manufacturers of e-cigarettes are marketing these products in the following ways: “they look like traditional cigarettes, feel like traditional cigarettes, taste like traditional cigarettes, but they are not traditional cigarettes. It’s just a tar‐free way to enjoy smoking!” E-cigarettes are touted as non –flammable products that use micro‐ electronic technology to provide a smoking experience without the fire, flame, tobacco, tar, carbon monoxide, ash, stub or smell found in real cigarettes. Claims emphasize that smokers still get their nicotine, but do not get the side effects attributable to tar. The advantages, manufacturers state, are: no first or second hand smoke; no odor; no presence of tobacco; no tar; no flammability, so no smoke; no embarrassment or guilt; ease of use, and convenience. Other advantages include: “tobacco‐like” taste and flavors, less cost than traditional smoking and no tooth staining or tobacco related skin changes. For the consumer and health care provider, knowledge of the contents of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) is important. The primary cartridge ingredient is propylene glycol, and the secondary ingredients are water, nicotine and a flavor to replicate the taste of traditional smoking. According to the manufacturers, cartridges contain none of the tar or additives found in most tobacco‐based products. Studies conducted by the FDA have provided important information to share with patients. “The Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) has determined propylene glycol to be generally recognized as safe for use in food, cosmetics, and medicines. It is used in food coloring, and flavoring, as an additive to keep food, medicines and cosmetics moist, and in machines that simulate smoke, although usage in simulating smoking devices is not currently included in the list of uses generally recognized as safe by the FDA.” FDA Study #1 (July 2009) FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation purchased two samples of electronic cigarettes and components from two leading brands of ENDS. The samples included 18 of the various flavored, nicotine, and no‐nicotine cartridges. The cartridges were analyzed for nicotine content and other tobacco constituents, some of which are known to be harmful to humans. The FDA found that these products contained detectable levels of carcinogens and toxic chemicals. Testing also suggested that quality control was inconsistent or non‐existent. From a public health perspective, ENDS have the potential to undermine public smoking bans and thwart prevention and cessation efforts by serving as attractive nicotine/tobacco starter products and by asserting that they are safe alternatives to tobacco products. There are at least 24 licensed companies and many more brands and model names with internet websites promoting the attractiveness of ENDS. In sum, e-cigarette products have not been tested sufficiently and, as based on FDA findings, could pose potential harm to humans. For additional information about how dental hygienists can get engaged in tobacco cessation efforts visit www.AskAdviseRefer.corg, the website that links you to resources offered by ADHA’s Tobacco Intervention Initiative. Information about how to get involved in advocating for reduced tobacco use visit www.tobaccofreekids.org.
The ADHA Institute/NCOHF Toothfairy Grant Fund is in Bloom! Thanks to generous ADHA members across the country, the ADHA Institute/NCOHF Toothfairy Grant Fund is growing! Through this fund, dental hygiene programs have the opportunity to join the America’s Toothfairy®Affiliate network of nonprofit health care facilities providing critical oral health services to children from vulnerable populations. As an America’s Toothfairy Affiliate partner, dental hygiene programs can receive direct funding, product contributions and vital technical resources to expand programs for underserved children. Melanie Simmer-Beck, RDH, Miles of Smiles Program Director at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, appreciates the quality of materials provided to all Affiliates, stating, “The Toothfairy Island Educational Materials are significantly more comprehensive and organized than the materials we previously used. This will motivate our dental hygiene students to provide more comprehensive classroom education and increase the number of children that they educate.” Visit www.AmericasToothfairy.org to learn more about National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s Toothfairy and www.adha.org/ioh to help deserving dental hygiene programs become members of the America’s Toothfairy Affiliate network!
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:
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 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.
Meet the National Museum of Dentistry Facebook Challenge Now through June 1, 2010, all National Museum of Dentistry fans on Facebook are automatically entered for a private tour package that features:
Help to share the power of a healthy smile. Make sure your friends "Become a Fan" of the National Museum of Dentistry. Go to www.smile-experience.org for details. Brace yourself. One winner will be selected from a random drawing of fans on June 4, 2010. Tour package must be redeemed by December 31, 2010.
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