http://adha.org/ Homepage News en-us Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:00:00 CST http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/kw7KTk0bh50/02222012-CDEWorld.htm Chicago, February 22, 2012—The American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) has announced that it is providing continuing education courses through an online partner, CDEWorld. This exciting new venue will extend the reach of the courses currently offered on the ADHA member website.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/kw7KTk0bh50" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:00:00 CST http://www.adha.org/news/02222012-CDEWorld.htm http://www.adha.org/news/02222012-CDEWorld.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/2Yw1eJf9XRE/02032012-CODA.htm Chicago, February 3, 2012—Today the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) ruled to accept the recommendation to require a formal needs assessment to determine the feasibility of proposed dental hygiene programs.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/2Yw1eJf9XRE" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:00:00 CST http://www.adha.org/news/02032012-CODA.htm http://www.adha.org/news/02032012-CODA.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/6hPUji_qew4/01312012-DentaQuest.htm Recently the DentaQuest Institute and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation issued a report titled "Oral Health Quality Improvement in the Era of Accountability" which focused on the increasing cost of oral health care, the widespread access to care issue, and the enormous oral health disparities in varying segments of the population.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/6hPUji_qew4" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 CST http://www.adha.org/news/01312012-DentaQuest.htm http://www.adha.org/news/01312012-DentaQuest.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/NTnnKbU1LLc/01122012-HRSA.htm The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently announced a new grant program under Title VII, Section 748 (42 U.S.C. 293k), that is dedicated to faculty development in general, pediatric and public health dentistry and dental hygiene. The overall purpose of the program is to increase access to oral health care through continued training, recruitment and retention of a diverse and cultural competent dental workforce.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/NTnnKbU1LLc" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:00:00 CST http://www.adha.org/news/01122012-HRSA.htm http://www.adha.org/news/01122012-HRSA.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/nbKmTINoQbw/11312011-cmmi.htm This week the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovations (CMMI) announced "The Health Care Innovation Challenge." This program will award up $1 billion in grants to applicants who will implement the most compelling new ideas to deliver better health, improved care and lower costs to people enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP, particularly those with the highest health care needs.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/nbKmTINoQbw" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:00:00 CST http://www.adha.org/news/11312011-cmmi.htm http://www.adha.org/news/11312011-cmmi.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/A-ciQN-4wsM/11282011-board.htm The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) is seeking qualified professionals for appointment to the National Board Dental Hygiene Test Construction Committees (TCCs). We are pleased to announce the following vacancies for the 2013 calendar year:<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/A-ciQN-4wsM" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:00:00 CST http://www.adha.org/news/11282011-board.htm http://www.adha.org/news/11282011-board.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/HySkI9nKSFY/10262011-clinic.htm Last week ADHA's Treasurer, Louann Goodnough, RDH, BSDH, Executive Director, Ann Battrell, MSDH and Director of Government Affairs, Megan Fitzpatrick attended an event celebrating the opening of the Metropolitan State University Dental Clinic, the new dental teaching clinic for its Master of Science: Oral Health Care Practitioner students.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/HySkI9nKSFY" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:00:00 CST http://adha.org/news/10262011-clinic.htm http://adha.org/news/10262011-clinic.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/pbLh4sq5EhY/10042011-voice.htm Last week, ADHA President Pam Quinones, RDH, BS had a productive time in Washington D.C., with our Government Affairs staff for meetings on Capitol Hill as well as with some of our strategic partners. The main agenda was to meet with key legislators in order to secure support in the 2012 fiscal year budget for the Alternative Dental Health Care Provider Demonstration Grants.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/pbLh4sq5EhY" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 4 Oct 2011 09:00:00 CST http://adha.org/news/10042011-voice.htm http://adha.org/news/10042011-voice.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/8tAzX33d9Uw/09272011-scan.htm In order to provide a basis in data for this year's strategic planning process the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) contracted futurists Marsha Rhea and Craig Bettles and commissioned an Environmental Scan to help explore the future of oral health and the changes dental hygienists must make to contribute to the health and well‐being of society.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/8tAzX33d9Uw" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:15:00 CST http://adha.org/news/09272011-scan.htm http://adha.org/news/09272011-scan.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/Yt7PGwdW2e0/09192011-grants.htm The American Dental Hygienists' Association is asking you to take a few minutes of your time to contact your Senator and state your support for Alternative Dental Health Care Provider Demonstration Grants. Using your voice on this issue will help advance your profession!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/Yt7PGwdW2e0" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:15:00 CST http://adha.org/news/09192011-grants.htm http://adha.org/news/09192011-grants.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/1n9svl1-HtM/07142011_Access_report.htm The investigation into innovative ways to increase the public's access to oral health care continued to build momentum this week as the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released its report, Improving Access to Oral Health Care for Vulnerable and Underserved Populations.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/1n9svl1-HtM" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:15:00 CST http://adha.org/media/releases/07142011_Access_report.htm http://adha.org/media/releases/07142011_Access_report.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/MFjTvaV-czA/07182011_Core_Competencies.htm Educational guidelines for those receiving graduate degrees in dental hygiene have been released from the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/MFjTvaV-czA" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:15:00 CST http://adha.org/media/releases/07182011_Core_Competencies.htm http://adha.org/media/releases/07182011_Core_Competencies.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/5GxTc7v-f1Q/default.aspx ADEA recognizes achievement and distinction among its members through an awards program. Among the awards offered in conjunction with ADEA's corporate partners are student scholarships, awards for educators, and funding opportunities for various fellowships.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/5GxTc7v-f1Q" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:15:00 CST http://www.adea.org/professional_development/adea_scholarships_awards_fellowships/Pages/default.aspx http://www.adea.org/professional_development/adea_scholarships_awards_fellowships/Pages/default.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/g829IunfODY/07122011-OSAP.htm On behalf of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) we are deeply saddened by the plight suffered by all those living in the flood-ravaged areas of the United States.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/g829IunfODY" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:15:00 CST http://adha.org/news/07122011-OSAP.htm http://adha.org/news/07122011-OSAP.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/pA-NRYuf_Cc/thumbpage.aspx Convention Photography by Lennie Sirmopoulos<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/pA-NRYuf_Cc" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:15:00 CST http://www.photoreflect.com/store/thumbpage.aspx?e=8086468 http://www.photoreflect.com/store/thumbpage.aspx?e=8086468 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/1Z5zru0QX1o/04192011-budget.htm Add Your Voice. Take Action with ADHA! In recent weeks, you have likely followed the debate over the Fiscal Year 2011 federal budget as it has played out in Congress. As you know, the contents of that legislation impact every American on a personal level.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/1Z5zru0QX1o" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:00:00 CST http://adha.org/news/04192011-budget.htm http://adha.org/news/04192011-budget.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/EjEm2ulsrKs/CODA_campaign.htm Participate in ADHA's Letter Writing Campaign and Make Your Opinion Count! We know that many areas are struggling with the proliferation of new dental hygiene education programs and that there is much interest in what ADHA is doing about this issue.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/EjEm2ulsrKs" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:00:00 CST http://adha.org/news/CODA_campaign.htm http://adha.org/news/CODA_campaign.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/XJwBKqP2q8k/03092011-CONB.htm Applications are now being accepted for the student representative to the ADHA Committee on National Boards. ;<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/XJwBKqP2q8k" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 9 Mar 2011 09:00:00 CST http://adha.org/news/03092011-CONB.htm http://adha.org/news/03092011-CONB.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/8oIUGHU1soY/03012011-CODA.htm The current ADHA-appointed Commissioner to the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) will complete her term at the October 2011 American Dental Association Annual Meeting. It is necessary for ADHA to select a successor;<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/8oIUGHU1soY" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 2 Mar 2011 09:00:00 CST http://adha.org/news/03012011-CODA.htm http://adha.org/news/03012011-CODA.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/Ps7xXRqp6do/02072011_Community.htm Chicago, February 07, 2011—The American Dental Hygienists' Association Institute for Oral Health partnered with the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Foundation to award 12 grants to dental hygienists and dental hygiene organizations for community oral health outreach.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/Ps7xXRqp6do" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 7 Feb 2011 09:00:00 CST http://adha.org/media/releases/02072011_Community.htm http://adha.org/media/releases/02072011_Community.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/HoL5bgtpUa8/index.html Log-On and Learn! Join ADHA's Interactive Online Community for the new LIVE Online National Dental Hygiene Board Exam Review Course, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline..<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/HoL5bgtpUa8" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 4 Feb 2011 09:00:00 CST http://adha.org/nbr/index.html http://adha.org/nbr/index.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/c-MhchiWNBQ/people_to_people.htm Founded in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, as a vehicle to expand international relations beyond the structure of government agencies<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/c-MhchiWNBQ" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 4 Feb 2011 09:00:00 CST http://adha.org/news/people_to_people.htm http://adha.org/news/people_to_people.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/NTNgfCAu9Yc/01072011-Georgia.htm Proposed amendments to a supervision requirement of some dental hygienists in Georgia could...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/NTNgfCAu9Yc" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:00:00 CST http://adha.org/news/01072011-Georgia.htm http://adha.org/news/01072011-Georgia.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/oF5Ej-RcUxE/01072011-HHS.htm The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Jan. 7 it has proposed a revision<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/oF5Ej-RcUxE" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:00:00 CST http://adha.org/news/01072011-HHS.htm http://adha.org/news/01072011-HHS.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~3/xSrEfJaDa4U/Article2.html There's been much discussion lately about the proliferation of new proprietary dental<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ADHAHomepageNews/~4/xSrEfJaDa4U" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:00:00 CST http://JohnSmithHomepage,com/Article2.html http://JohnSmithHomepage,com/Article2.html