September 14, 2009

MnDHA Component One Co-Trustees BJ Rischar Wiesen  & Wendy Peterson

Katie Fahlin Treasurer, Glenita Geving Secretary

MINNESOTA is working for YOU!

Now more than every your connection to ADHA/MnDHA

Will put you at the forefront of your profession!

Dear Member,

Maintaining you commitment to MnDHA/ADHA is one of the strongest statements you can make to in support of your profession and your development as a dental hygienist.  Now more than ever, you will benefit from the support and encouragement of belonging to the largest association that represents the interests of dental hygienists and the patients they serve.

Other associations offer membership to dental hygienists, but the Minnesota American Dental Hygienists’ Association is the only organization committed to developing YOU as a professional. 

We are here for you in so many ways.  Affordable health and auto insurance.  Continuing education you can trust and afford.  Powerful networking and community support opportunities through Component One, MnDHA Annual Session, and the Center of Lifelong Learning at ADHA Annual Session.  Discounts on professional tools, such as loupes.  Prescription drug discounts.  Assistance moving to another practice, even if it’s in another state.  Answers to your questions on techniques, tools, and day-to-day practice issues. 

Make sure you connect with YOUR colleagues and friends at our 2009-2010 meetings and community service events.  This is YOUR chance to spend a relaxing fun evening with others who can help support and guide you through your career no matter which stage your career is in.   Everyone Is Invited! 

MnDHA/ADHA membership also offers intangible benefits, like serving as your voice in issues that impact your profession-scope of practice the settings you work in, and requirements for licensure.  No other organization is solely committed to representing the dental hygiene profession. 

MnDHA/ADHA is involved in advocacy efforts for a variety of policy issues, including Dental Therapist, funding for oral health research and programs, the inclusion of dental services in public clinics, and maternal and child health programs.

Your involvement in MnDHA/ADHA ensures that you stay competitive, at the forefront of the field.  You learn about the latest techniques and tools.  You establish professional contacts.  You get a voice in the expansion of the profession.  Perhaps most importantly, you make lasting friendships.  Thank you for your continued support of our profession.

BJ Rischar Wiesen RDH, BAS

MnDHA Component One Co-Truste

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009:  6:00-9:00 pm.  “Dental Caries:  Advances in Detection and Disease Management”  presented by Doreen Smeltzer, RDH, MA, Ed, Clinical Educatior for DENTSPLY.  Credits 3.  Location:  Lake Superior College, 2101 Trinity Road, Duluth, MN.  Pre-registration deadline:  Thursday, October 8, 2009.  Cost:  Members:  $25.00, Non-members:  $35.00.  Please make your checks out to MnDHA Component One and send your pre-registrations to Katie Fahlin 9416 Mountain Drive #103 Proctor, MN 55810.  In case of unforeseen emergency, please check your email address prior to scheduled meeting time for any changes or cancellations. 

Name:  ________________________________________________________________________

Email address and phone:  ________________________________________________________

*Thursday, November 5^th, 2009:  5:45-10:00 pm  “American Red Cross Professional Rescurer CPR Refresher Credits 4.  Location:  American Red Cross, 2524 Maple Grove Road, Duluth, MN.  Pre-registration deadline: Thursday, October 29, 2009.   Cost:  All participants $40.00.  Maximum of 10 people accepted.  Please park in the rear and use back door as the front doors will be locked. 

Name:  ________________________________________________________________________

Email address and phone:  ________________________________________________________

Thursday, February 11, 2010:  6:00-9 pm “Recession Proof Your Hygiene Department” presented by Matt Lahn, RDH.   Location:  Lake Superior College, 2101 Trinity Road, Duluth, MN.  Pregistration deadline:  Thursday, February  4^th, 2010.  Cost:  Members:  $25.00, Non-members $35.00.   Please make your checks out to MnDHA Component One and send your pre-registrations to Katie Fahlin 9416 Mountain Drive #103 Proctor, MN 55810.  In case of unforeseen emergency, please check your email address prior to scheduled meeting time for any changes or cancellations. 

Name:  ________________________________________________________________________

Email address and phone:  ________________________________________________________

Tuesday, March 23, 2010:  6:00-9:00 pm “Dental Office Safely Planning:  De-escalulating Emotionally Charged  Situations”.  Credits 3.  Location: the Shack, 3301 Bellnap Street, Superior, WI 54880.  Pre-registration deadline:  Saturday, March 13, 2010.  Cost:  Members:  $25.00, Non-members:  $35.00, Students:  $10.00.

Please make your checks out to MnDHA Component One and send your pre-registrations to Katie Fahlin 9416 Mountain Drive #103 Proctor, MN 55810.  In case of unforeseen emergency, please check your email address prior to scheduled meeting time for any changes or cancellations.  

Name:  ________________________________________________________________________

Email address and phone:  ________________________________________________________

Wednesday, April 21^st  2010:  6:00-9:00 pm “Dental Hygiene Alternatives”  Credits 3.  Location:  Lake Superior College, 2101 Trinity Road, Duluth, MN.  Pre-registration deadline:  Wednesday, April 14, 2010.  Cost:  Members:  $25.00, Non-members:  $35.00, Students:  $5.00.

Please make your checks out to MnDHA Component One and send your pre-registrations to Katie Fahlin 9416 Mountain Drive #103 Proctor, MN 55810.  In case of unforeseen emergency, please check your email address prior to scheduled meeting time for any changes or cancellations. 

Name:  ________________________________________________________________________

Email address and phone:  ________________________________________________________

(Circle One)  ADHA/AADA Member Yes ______ No______    Amount Paid _______

2009-2010 Minnesota Dental Hygienists’ Association

Component One Meeting Schedule

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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009:  6:00-9:00 pm.  “Dental Caries:  Advances in Detection and Disease Management”  presented by Doreen Smeltzer, RDH, MA, Ed, Clinical Educator for DENTSPLY.  Credits 3.  Location:  Lake Superior College, 2101 Trinity Road, Duluth, MN.  Pre-registration deadline:  Thursday, October 8, 2009.  Cost:  Members:  $25.00, Non-members:  $35.00, Students:  $5.00.  Meal provided by DENTSPLY/Patterson Dental, dessert included.  Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.  As part of our Community Service effort we will be collecting food and monetary donations for the “Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank”.  The food bank prefers monetary donations because for every dollar donated, they can rescue $10 worth of food.  For this reason your food item will be ONE chance at our door prize and each $1 is worth TWO tickets.  Join the fun and support those in need.   Course description: Dental Caries is a chronic infectious disease affecting children and adults.  This course will address trends in caries epidemiology, describe new diagnostic technologies, and discuss minimally invasive approaches to managing this disease.  With earlier detection, the clinician will be able to redirect management from a restorative (surgical) approach to a medical (preventative) approach. Cancellation policy:  Cancellations within 10 days of program will result in a fee of 50% of the tuition cost.  If DENTSPLY cancels the program, you will be reimbursed the full tuition amount.  An educational grant has been provided by DENTSPLY.

*Thursday, November 5^th, 2009:  5:45-10:00 pm  “American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR Refresher Credits 4.  Location:  American Red Cross, 2524 Maple Grove Road, Duluth, MN.  Pre-registration deadline: Thursday, October 29, 2009.   Cost:  All participants $40.00.  Maximum of 10 people accepted.  This is a refresher course and attendees must have current CPR card to take this class.  Sandwich party platter, chips, and cookie included.  Please park in the REAR and use the back door as the front doors will be locked.  

*Friday, December 4^th, 2009 5-10 pm “Bentleyville Tour of Lights Volunteer.  Event Location: Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, MN 55802.  Come join us as we volunteer as a Component to help serve the community.  Volunteer positions include Cookie House, Popcorn Box, Fire Pit, Santa Helpers, Greeters, Costume Characters and more (http://www.bentleyvilleusa.com).  Please sign up with BJ no later than October 22^nd   so we can submit our application forms and be assigned together.  Dress warm and be prepared to have a good time!

*Tuesday, January  19, 2010:  5:30-9:00 pm Lake Superior Community Dental Clinic Volunteer. Credits 3.  Event Location:  Lake Superior College, 2101 Trinity Road, Room E1130, Duluth, MN 55811.  Mission Statement:  To meet the needs of under-served populations, the Lake Superior Community Dental Clinic provides access to dental care for qualified individuals otherwise unable to obtain dental treatment.  Please contact Glenita to volunteer at sggeving@aol.com  by January 5^th, 

Thursday, February 11, 2010:  6:00-9 pm “Recession Proof Your Hygiene Department” presented by Matt Lahn, RDH.   Location:  Lake Superior College, 2101 Trinity Road, Duluth, MN Matt joined Advanced Practice Management as a practice consultant and has extensive experience in working with both urban and rural practices across the Upper Midwest since 1998. Credits 3.  Pre-registration deadline:  Thursday, February 4th, 2010.  Cost:  Members:  $25.00, Non-members:  $35.00, Students:  $5.00.  Meal of sloppy joe, broccoli and potato salad, chips and dessert provided.    Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.  Course description:  The hygiene tune-up will focus on soft tissue protocols, CDT code updates and treatment modalities, re-care tips, high caries treatment, and increasing coverage of small scale services. 

Tuesday, March 23, 2010:  6:00-9:00 pm.  “Dental Office Safety Planning:  De-escalulating Emotionally Charged  Situations” presented by a representative of the Duluth Police Department and  “Instrument Update” by Hu-Friedy Representative Lisa Sojka RDH, BS.  Credits 3.  Location: the Shack, 3301 Bellnap Street, Superior, WI 54880.  Pre-registration deadline:  Saturday, March 13, 2010.  Cost:  Members:  $25.00, Non-members:  $35.00, Students:  $10.00.  Selected menu provided, non-alcoholic drink provided.  As a continuation of our community service, Component One is sponsoring a “Chum(Churches United in Ministry) Toothbrush Drive” to provide our local food shelf with basic oral hygiene supplies. Items needed include adult and child toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss or other personal care item.  Clean out your cupboards for a worthy cause.   Course description:  A presentation will be given by a representative from the Duluth Police Department to address personal safely factors for the dental team in the dental office.  Topics will include effective strategies for identifying flags that could indicate possible emotionally charged situations and provide techniques for de-escalating and managing such encounters. 

Wednesday, April 21^st  2010:  6:00-9:00 pm “Dental Hygiene Alternatives”  Credits 3.  Location:  Lake Superior College, 2101 Trinity Road, Duluth, MN.  Pre-registration deadline:  Wednesday, April 14, 2010.  Cost:  Members:  $25.00, Non-members:  $35.00, Students:  $5.00.  Meal from Olive Garden provided by Sunstar Americans Inc.  Please thank Gary Leslie our local Butler Representative.  Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.  Course description:  Join a representative of MnDHA and a variety of speakers as they discuss new opportunities arising in the dental hygiene field. 

*Tuesday, May 4^th, 2010 5:45-7:00 pm Lake Superior College Student Graduation Open House Awards Ceremony.   Location:  Lake Superior College, 2101 Trinity Road, Duluth, MN 55811.  Join us as we congratulate the students on a job well done.  Cake and punch provided. 

*Saturday, June 19^th, 2010 6:30 am-2 pm.  “Grandma’s Marathon Volunteer”

Event Location:  Canal Park, Duluth, MN.  Please sign up with Wendy Peterson via email at W_jency07@yahoo.com by April 21^st so we can turn in our volunteer requests together and be assigned as a team.   *Spouses welcome.