ADDHS

President's Message January 2010

Hello Members,

Thank you for being an important part of your profession by joining The American Dental Hygienists’ Association. I am the President of your local group, Austin District Dental Hygienists’ Society, ADDHS. The New Year is upon us and I wanted to be sure you were all aware of the events we have planned. Our component meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Mangia’s on Mesa Drive. We begin our meetings at 5:30 with a happy hour usually sponsored by local dental businesses. Next, we have a business meeting that moves swiftly. And finally, our CE, given by speakers with an authority of the topic presented.

  • February 10th component meeting will feature samples and education from Ultradent Reps Meagan Sims and Al Giesler. “White Done Right by Ultradent: Whitening solutions to Achieve a Winning Smile.” 1 hr CE.
  • February is Children’s Dental Health Month. To celebrate, ADDHS will be providing sealants for the children of Austin on the 27th at ACC Eastview Campus.
  • Our March 10 component meeting will feature 2 CE hours free to members. Densply Professional will feature Marie George, RDH, MS as the speaker educating us on “Ultrasonics: An Evidence Based Approach to Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy.” Guests can enjoy the same CE for only $35.
  • March 28 will be an Omega Seminar featuring 6 CE hours.
  • April 9 will offer 5 CE hours, from Colgate and Sonicare, for only $38. This Friday event will be held a Barton Creek Country Club. Limited space is available so register as soon as the offer comes in the mail. As a member benefit, you will have the opportunity to register prior to non-members.
  • April 14th component meeting will feature a CE by Perio Pal. Owner Kimberly Goodson is a dental hygienist who developed this periodontal charting software.
  • May is our last meeting of the year when we celebrate the graduates from ACC and the present and future ADDHS officers.

By my count that’s fifteen CE hours! More than half of those are discounted or free!


Thank you for your time and support,

President of ADDHS
Kirsten McGee, RDH