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What's New on the MDHA Website??

  • The MDHA Bulletin Spring 2008 issue is available here [Members Only]
  • Can't Access the MDHA Members or Student Members sections? Directions [PDF]
  • Conquering Body Aches, Boredom and Burnout Seminar August 15, 2008 presented by Anne N. Guignon, RDH, MPH, Registration form under Who needs CE's? YOU DO!
  • Newswire April 2008 - MIOSHA Occupational Health Standards Commission has appointed an Advisory Committee that wishes to assess the extent of use of natural rubber latex gloves by Michigan employees. To this end, they hope you will complete this survey, see below!
  • MDHA Policy & Procedure Manual, Polices, Bylaws, and Standing Rules for the MDHA House of Delegates can be found under the MDHA Members
  • Under the Dental Professional Resources and in the MDHA Members is a link for PA 161 program forms
  • Components offering scholarships can be found under the Student Members
  • Members don't forget that you can view newsletters and other information for your component under
  • Component Information in MDHA Members
Jackie Balcom       MDHA President: Jackie Balcom, RDH, MEd
President's Message [PDF]

MDHA Legislative Alerts are in the MDHA Members
New Legislative Alerts from June 23 and July 2 have been posted!!!
MDHA Newswire
June 10, 2008[PDF] San Diego Expands the Use of Fluoride in Drinking Water
April 21, 2008[PDF] Oral Health Practitioner (OHP) (formerly the Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner (ADHP) Legislation in Minnesota
April 16, 2008[PDF] Michigan Oral Health Conference
April 16, 2008 [PDF] MIOSHA Survey
March 18, 2008 [PDF] Board of Dentisry Appointments
February 14, 2008 [PDF] Herbal lollipops lick cavities

Varnish! Michigan Grant proposal requests are being accepted by the Michigan Department of Community Health [PDF]
MDHA PA 161 Fact Sheet [PDF]
Community Dental Health Coordinator Fact Sheet [PDF]
The MDHA Position Statement on the Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) [PDF]
MDHA is looking for your Funniest Dental Hygiene Moments. Click here for more information. [PDF]

    ADHA has a new logo and brand [PDF]


The Michigan Dental Foundation is now taking grant applications for 2008

The Michigan Dental Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Michigan Dental Association and has given six grants for a total of $35,000 for access to care programs and oral health initiatives. If you would like more information on how to apply please visit the website.


Who needs CE's? YOU DO! Watch here for future CE programs!

August 15, 2008
"Conquering Body Aches, Boredom and Burnout" presented by Anne N. Guignon RDH, MPH
Event Schedule
Registration 8:00 - 8:30 AM, Program 8:45 AM - 4:30PM 6 CEU's!!!
Lunch and Ice Cream Sundae Bar Included and Fabulous door prizes!
Registration Form

October 10, 2008 3 CEs
"Total Health: The Dental Hygienists' Role" presented by Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS
Event Schedule
11:15-11:30 am (Registration)
11:45-12:00 (Announcements & Introductions)
Noon - 3:00 pm (Presentation)
Location: Radisson In, Kalamazoo, MI - 100 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Registration Form

Delta College and Grand Rapids Community College are the recipients of the 2008 ADHA Graduate Conversion Award
In recognition of a graduate conversion rate of 93% for Delta College and 90% for Grand Rapids Community College for 2007 Dental Hygiene Student Member graduates.
Congratulations to the 2007 graduates for converting your Student Member dues to Active Member dues and becoming a member of YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION!!

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