advancing and protecting the profession of dental hygiene in Michigan for over eighty years
advancing and protecting the profession of dental hygiene in Michigan for over eighty years
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To continue to move the profession of dental hygiene forward we need to continue increasing our members. Learn more about the benefits of membership, importance of membership and application to MDHA.
Contact the MDHA Officers
The MDHA telephone, 517-381-8557, will be answered Monday and Friday from 8 am – 10 am and Wednesday 2 pm – 4 pm, any other time please leave a message and your call will be returned within 24 hours. Remember, you can always email MDHA at joyce@mdhatoday.org
MDHA Component Contact Information [PDF]
Information on Component seminars and meetings for 2009-2010
Sub List for Mideast District Dental Hygiene Society [PDF]
Sub list South Central
Betsy Southern 517-563-8788
Pam Johanns 517-764-2440
Sub List for Northland Component
The Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association has seven Councils:
For more information on a council or to join a council, email Joyce Losen at Central Office, joyce@mdhatoday.org
- Communication Council
Scope: This Association's Publications for Communicating with Hygienists
- Education Council
Scope of Council: RDH Education and Competence
- Finance Council
Scope: Financial Responsibility for this Association
- Legislative Council
Scope: MDHA's Legislative Activities
- Membership Council
Scope: Membership in this Association
- Public Health Council
Scope: Current Issues in Public Health
- Public Relations Council
Scope: Relationship between MDHA and the Public
Finance Council Information
MDHA Apparel Fundraiser
Legislative Council Information
How do I find my Senator?
How do I find my Representative?Get your PA 161 program forms here Michigan Department of Community Health
MDHA Public Health Council Information
For Information on
• Oral Health tips
• Potential Problems
• Easy Instructions
• Spanish Language materials
• Tobacco Cessation
• Poster Downloads
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Michigan Department of Community Health has a grant for Request for Proposal for fluoridation equipment. This is offered to Michigan communities that currently do not use community water fluoridation or to communities that need replacement equipment to continue their use of fluoridation. Delta Dental has generously offered funds to sponsor this grant.
Please pass this along to city, township and village councils, to local area health departments, or representatives of these agencies that may be interested in acquiring help with purchasing fluoridation equipment.
The grant period is from June 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010 so there is time for discussion and approval of fluoridation.
October 16, 2009
2009-10 Senior Smiles Survey
Michigan Department of Community Health Seeks Volunteer Dental Professionals
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is recruiting dental professionals to assist in data collection for the 2009-2010 Senior Smiles survey. This is a screening assessment of Michigan residents aged 65 and older that live in Alternative Long Term Care Facilities (ALTCF). The focus of the survey is to provide definitive data describing the oral health status of Michigan's elderly population. Oral health status data will be collected on a statewide sample that is randomly drawn and includes alternative long-term care facility types. The Senior Smiles survey will result in a document that will provide scientific evidence of the oral disease prevalence of Michigan's aging population.
MDCH will train all local screeners at half-day workshops in several different geographic locations in an attempt to accommodate the screeners. MDCH is utilizing volunteers either through dental and dental hygiene schools, safety net clinics, sealant programs or local volunteer dentists or dental hygienists to conduct the Senior Smiles survey. MDCH thanks in advance those passionate and dedicated dental hygienists who participated in the Count Your Smiles survey and agree to assist with the Senior Smiles survey.
For more information or to sign-up as a volunteer, please contact Patti Ulrich, Oral Health Consultant, Michigan Department of Community Health at (231) 547-7677 or pattiulrich@hotmail.com.
The Michigan Oral Health Coalition's mission is to improve oral health in Michigan by focusing on prevention, health promotion, oral health data, access and the link between oral health and overall health.
Michigan Oral Health Coalition
7215 Westshire Drive, Lansing, MI 48917 Phone: 517.381.8000 Fax:517.381.8008 www.mohc.org
The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) is pleased to announce the availability of new brochures in English and Spanish. All brochures are written in an easy-to-read style that is appropriate for all audiences, including those with lower literacy levels.
• A Healthy Smile for Your Baby: Tips to Keep Your Baby Healthy
• Una sonrisa saludable para tu bebé: Consejos para mantener sano a tu bebé
• A Healthy Smile for Your Young Child: Tips to Keep Your Child Healthy
• Una sonrisa saludable para tu niño pequeño: Consejos para mantener sano a tu niño
These brochures are designed to provide mothers with information about how to ensure that their infant or young child enjoys the best possible oral health. Tips are provided on how to take care of an infant’s or young child’s mouth, the best foods to offer, getting dental care, and maintaining the mother’s oral health.
• Two Healthy Smiles: Tips to Keep You and Your Baby Healthy
• Dos sonrisas saludables: Consejos para mantenerte a ti y a tu bebé sanos
This brochure is designed to provide parents with information about the importance of oral hygiene and oral health care during pregnancy and after their infant is born. Tips are provided on oral hygiene, eating healthy foods, obtaining oral health care, and caring for the infant’s gums and teeth.
Single or multiple print copies of the brochures are available at no charge from OHRC and can be ordered online at http://www.mchoralhealth.org/order/index.html
Activities for Children: Looking for fun activities to provide children in the celebration of National Children's Dental Health Month? Check out the Oral Health Initiative Newsletter
Michigan Board of Dentistry Web Site
CE Requirements [PDF] for Registered Dental Hygienists and Registered Dental AssistantsMichigan Board of Dentistry Administrative Rules
Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH)
The Following information is from the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) website
Q. How do I change my name or address with the Board?
A. Name changes must be submitted in writing by downloading the Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form. Address changes can be submitted online at www.michigan.gov/mylicense or in writing by downloading the Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form. Fax it to (517) 373-2179 or mail it to the Bureau of Health Professions, PO Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909.
New licenses are not automatically issued for name and/or address changes. To receive a license with your new name and/or address, you must submit $10.00 per license with your request. Duplicate licenses can be paid for online at www.michigan.gov/mylicense.
2008 State Licensure by Credentials/Endorsement Chart
Oral Health Information from ADHA
ADHA Center for Lifelong Learning CE opportunities
Highlights June 2010, Las Vegas
Center for Disease Control (CDC) newsletter for fluoridation Winter 2008 [PDF]
CDC reaffirms support for fluoridation By Christopher Eshleman, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Friday, March 7, 2008 [PDF]
CDC Water Fluoridation Reporting System
Smoking Cessation Information www.askadviserefer.org
The National Spit Tobacco Education Program. A great resource for the consumer and professional alike.
www.nstep.org
National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center's Web site.
www.mchoralhealth.org
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