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Information on Component Seminars 2011-2012

Central District Dental Hygienists' Society

December Activity and date to be announced.

Thursday, January 12, 2012….location MDHA in Okemos
Speaker: Annie Haas acupuncturist and Chinese herb specialist from Creative Wellness
A person's health is influenced by the quality, quantity and the balance of Qi. Annie will discuss her practice of acupuncture and herbs used to activate our body's Qi and stimulate our organs to do what nature intended them to do.

February Dinner Meeting
Ashley Graves and Kaitlyn Becker
LCC Dental Hygiene Student Recipients
of the Dorothy Below Lesher Scholarship
Please join us for dinner to honor these highly achieving students and enjoy our speaker:
Dr. Eliza Ghezzi, DDS, PhD for 1.5 CEU’s on “Myths about Aging Teeth and Role of the Health Care Team.”
Registration Form [PDF] Our hostess for the evening is our illustrious Jane Reagan, RDH followed by our esteemed speaker Dr. Eliza Ghezzi. Elisa
More Information [PDF]

Thursday, March 15,2012….location: Dr Faust's meeting room in Lansing
Speaker: Nikki Bergman, MA, CCC-A (audiologist)
Come to "hear" about some of the greatest dangers to our hearing and learn about some of the latest innovations regarding hearing aid technology.

Thursday, April 19, 2012….location: 2501 Coolidge Rd, East Lansing
Speaker: Dr. Samuel Epley Endo Specialists are inviting CDDH to their beautiful office to see the microscope technology used to do root canals and detect root fractures.

May speaker and location to be announced

If you have any ideas/suggestions for future CE courses please contact Liane Carslake or MaryEllen Sickles.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Courses are free for members of ADHA, ADAA, ADA and are only $20 per hour for non-members. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 30 min social time. Meetings normally begin at 7:00pm sharp and include a speaker and business meeting. Questions? Please contact Liane Carslake at 646-9590(H) or Mary Ellen Sickles at 372-1477(H) or 351-6077(W).


Detroit District Dental Hygienists' Society

Our February 22 CE, "Medical Marihuana", Celeste Clarkson will give us information regarding this concerning topic.
Celeste will lead in depth discussion including legality and medical concerns for those patients who may need this type of pain control.
Registration Form [PDF]

Our March 14 CE, "Assessing Anesthetic Options for Non Surgical Periodontal Therapy" presented by Shirley Branam, RDH
from Densply will give us an update and in depth review of pain management that we deliver with every patient. From soothing talk to local anesthesia we as dental providers help every one of our patients through their pain tolerance.


Genesee District Dental Hygiene Society

Wed. January 11, 2012
Dr. Richard Benian - Dental Implants
Location: Tia Helitas 4070 S. Saginaw St. Burton, MI (810)742-5525
Social Time: 6:30-7:00pm, Speaker 7:00pm

Sat. February 4, 2012
Children's Dental Health Month - Story Time at Flint Public Library
Time: 11:00am ***Volunteers Needed***

Wed. February 15, 2012
Dr. Mel Flammenbaum - Oral Pathology Review for MCC Students/Hygienists
Location: Mott Community College Room TBA
Pizza Time: 6:30pm, Speaker: 7:00pm

Wed. March 14, 2012
Dr. Kaspo - TMJ
Location: To be Determined
Social Time: 6:30-7:00pm, Speaker: 7:00pm

Tues. April 17, 2012
Dr. Suheil Butros - Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health
Location: Mott Community College Room TBA
***Please note: This meeting will start PROMPTLY at 6:30pm and food will NOT be available.***

Tues. May 15, 2012
Installation of Officers for Upcoming Year: 6:30pm Dinner
Location: Fenton House Restaurant 413 S. Leroy St. Fenton, MI (810)629-0661


Grand Rapids Dental Hygienists' Society

Registration 6:00-6:25 pm Dinner& Meeting 6:30 pm Speaker 7:00-8:00 pm
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held at Partners in Dental Health, located at 2565 Forest Hill S.E. in Grand Rapids.

Th., Jan. 26, 2012 Dr. Doug Klein, "Hard Tissue Laser Use in Dentistry" and Dr. Norm Wilhelmsen "Soft Tissue Laser Use in Dentistry"

Th., Mar. 22, 2012 Dr. Jodi Hamblin Osteoporosis: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

Th., April 26, 2012 Linda Meeuwenberg 3D Dentistry Professional Development Association


Lakeland Valley Dental Hygiene Society

Lakeshore Dental Hygienists' Association

Macomb District Dental Hygienists' Society
Calendar of Events for 2011-2012

EVENING SEMINAR
DR. BRUCE MACINTOSH
Thursday JANUARY 26, 2012
6:30-9:00 PM 2 CEU
Concorde Inn, Clinton Township
Dinner
Fiesta Night!!
Taco Bar/Nachos/Dessert
$30.00 Members
$55.00 Potential Members
Registration Form [PDF]

Friday March 23, 2012
Concorde Inn, Clinton Township
9:00 AM---4:00 PM 6 CEU's
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES---AM
CLAUDING SORDYL, RN
PHARMACEUTICAL PERSPECTIVE
IN MEDICAL EMERGENCIES---PM

DR. CARL STONE
Continental Breakfast
Lunch
Lenten Special/Chicken
Sweet Table
Snack Bar -Mid Afternoon

Members $90.00 all day
$45.00 1/ 2 day
Potential members $150.00 all day
Registration Form [PDF]


Mideast District Dental Hygiene Society
Monthly Meeting Speaker Schedule
For Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Assistants, and other staff
Free to members of MDHA, MDA, and MDAA
For potential members - the fee for our meetings is $30.00 Checks can be made out to MDDHS. Not a member of Mideast, you can receive our monthly newsletter for $10.00 a year! MDDHS is an approved provider for Continuing Education Credits by the Michigan Board of Dentistry, not DANB. 2 CEs are awarded for each meeting. Meetings start at 6:30 pm unless otherwise stated. All meetings will need an RSVP to Jerelyn Champine 989-486-5848. All meetings will be held at Delta College in F 135 unless otherwise stated or stated on the dental hygiene reception door.

Thursday January 19, 2012 Brenda Badour NP, "Cardiology, what is important for you and your patients." RSVP to Jerelyn at 989-486-5848 by January 15.
Room F240 at Delta College!!

Thursday February 16, 2012, Chris Sharpe, Hu-Friedy "Product review of dental hygiene instruments" RSVP to Jerelyn at 989-486-5848 by February 11.

Thursday March 15, 2012, Chris Farrell, PANDA Program "What to do if you suspect child abuse, elder abuse and domestic violence with your patients?" RSVP to Jerelyn at 989-486-5848 by March 11.

Thursday April 12, 2012, Monica Gabry, RDA, ACLS CPR4Michigan, American Heart Association, CPR Review, Members are free, Potential Members $30.00. RSVP by April 14.

April 2012 TBA, Graduation Party for Delta College Graduating Class of Dental Hygienists!! Saginaw Valley Hosts

May 2012 Planning Meeting for 2012-2013


Mid-Michigan District Dental Hygienists' Society

We will be meeting at the Veterans Memorial Library in Mt Pleasant for all of the following nights except Sept. 20 and Nov. 15. Those nights were unavailable so we will meet at the office of Dr. Mike Kruscke on N. Main in Mt. Pleasant where we met last year. 1 CEU is offered for each meeting. All meetings are free for MDHA members. If you have never attended our meetings, the first meeting is free for non-members of MDHA and $20.00 per meeting after the first one. Any questions, call Kathy Shoemaker at 989-546-53161 or email at makemshine@hotmail.com

January 17: Katie Moran, RD: Dietary Risk Assessment and Proving Nutritional Counseling

February 21: Dr Brent Moeggenborg: Implants and Implant Maintenance

March 20: Guy Gismordi: Velscope

April 17: Kurt McNulty: Oral-Systemic Link


Northland Dental Hygienists' Society

Oakland County Dental Hygienists' Association

EVENING SEMINAR
Wednesday January 25, 2012
6:00-8:45PM 2 CEU
Bloomfield Township Library
Acute Pain Management
in Dentistry
Dr. Choong Foong BSc, PhD

EVENING SEMINAR
Thursday March 8, 2012
6:00-8:45PM 2 CEU
Huntington Woods Public Library
Motivate, Educate and Update: Practical Dental Hygiene Information that You Can Really Use!
Amy Hazlewood, RDH, BS Registration Form [PDF]

EVENING SEMINAR
Thursday April 26, 2012
6:00-8:45PM 2 CEU
Farmington Community Library
Yoga and Stress Reduction for the Dental Professional
Dr. Curles C. Colbert, Jr. Registration Form [PDF]

EVENING SEMINAR
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
6:00-8:45PM 2 CEU
Bloomfield Township Library
OSHA Update: Is your office in compliance with Current Guidelines?
Linda Borowski, RDH
***FREE to ADHA Members
Registration Form [PDF]


Saginaw Valley Dental Hygienists' Association

*ALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE OFFICE OF RESLER ORTHODONTICS, 5545 N COLONY DRIVE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. BUSINESS MEETINGS WILL BEGIN AT 6:30pm, SPEAKER AT 7:00pm, 2 CE CREDIT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED. THERE IS NO COST FOR ADHA, ADAA, ADA MEMBERS. THERE IS A $20 FEE FOR POTENTIAL MEMBERS. SPEAKERS AND TOPICS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please enter Dr. Resler's office thru the door on the west side of the building
*****Just a friendly reminder if any questions about meeting dates, times or location please contact any of the officers. Please do not call Dr. Resler's office. His staff is not aware of any changes that may have been done and we would like to make sure you get accurate information to your questions.

**** If you want to keep current on meeting information and are not a member, you can send $20 to Vickie Yahn, 14855 Spencer Rd., Hemlock, MI 48626, to receive the monthly newsletter via email. Please include your name and email address.

** To all members please make sure the editor- Ruth Adams, has your proper email address. Ruth will be sending the monthly newsletters via email to help save cost on copying and postage. Send your email address to radams1@chartermi.net

Monday, January 9, 2012 - "Smile Across America"
David Copus, DDS (Orthodontist) - Dinner meeting at the State Street Texan
Dinner @ 6:30pm, Speaker @ 7:00pm

Monday, February 13, 2012 - "New Medication and Their Oral Effects" (Pain Management)
Michael Collins, RPh - Healthway Pharmacy

Monday, March 12, 2012 - "Oncology - Oral Manifestations" (Pain Management)
Speaker from Covenant Healthcare to be announced

April 2012 - "Grad Party for Dental Hygiene"
Students at Delta College - Joint meeting with Mideast Component
Time and date to be announced, SVDHA hosting

Monday, May 14, 2012 - "CT Benefits in Oral Surgery" (Pain Management)
Thomas Hyde, DMD - Location: Dr. Hyde's Office, 5560 Gratiot, Suite 1, Saginaw, MI 48638

June 2012 - Planning meeting to be announced.


South Central District Dental Hygiene Society

Thursday January 19, Evening Seminar (2 CEU)
Jackson County Human Services Building, 1715 Lansing Ave room 248, Jackson.
Dinner 5:30 salad & pizza
pain management seminar at 6pm
Please RSVP so we can get a count for Dinner. Thanks
Flyer [PDF]

FEBRUARY 16 = Thursday Evening Seminar (2 CEU) 6:30pm Jackson County Human Services Building, 1715 Lansing Ave room 248, Jackson. Speaker TBA.

MARCH 9 = What's New with OSHA and Infection Control?
Speaker: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH, MBA
Date: Friday March 9, 2012
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm (4CEU)
Registration & coffee: 8:30 am
Location: Jackson Area Career Center
6800 Browns Lake Rd. Jackson, Mi 49201
Cost: Free SCDDHS member, $60.00 Non-member, $400.00 Office rate
*Lunch provided
Registration Form [PDF]

APRIL 12 = Election Meeting 6:00p Marilyn Moore's House 707 Woodfield, Jackson. ** Members Please Attend. **

MAY 17= DINNER 6:00pm, NIGHT LIGHT 145 W. Pearl Street, Jackson

***Fees for all CE courses, except for the All Day Seminar, are $15.00 per credit hour for non-members of SCDDHS. All Hygienists, Assistants and Dentists are welcome to attend.
*** If Jackson Public Schools are closed due to weather, SCDDHS meeting will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date.
*** South Central District Dental Hygienists' Society is a Michigan Board of Dentistry approved continuing education sponsor.


South West

St. Clair District Dental Hygienists' Society


Sunrise Side District Dental Hygienists' Society
Is pleased to offer the following seminar with accreditation from the Michigan Board of Dentistry.

"Xylitol: The Future of Preventive Health"
Presented by Cindy Heinz-Schoeninger, RDH, BS

Xylitol is an amazing health discovery that affects the disease process that causes dental caries and inflammation. It reduces the amount of bacterial biofilm and alters its structure. Xylitol exhibits very promising results in treating; sinusitis, otitis media, dental caries, chronic wounds and affecting the inflammatory response in the mouth which has been linked to a variety of systemic conditions. New areas of research on xylitol and demineralization provide us with the science and evidence to develop prevention programs that are effective and designed for each individual patient after their risk is assessed.

Course objectives:
Know the history and science of xylitol.
Understand what a bacterial biofilm is and how xylitol interferes with bacterial function.
Be able to recommend xylitol in adequate amounts for health benefits.
Understand the caries process and demineralization.
Incorporate 100% xylitol products into caries prevention treatment plans along with other emerging products.

This seminar will be held at the Alpena County Library, 211 N. 1st. Ave., Alpena, MI.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 Registration at 10:00AM Seminar 10:30AM to 1:30PM
3 CEU Fee: $60 payable to SSDDHS at the door. A snack will be provided.
Please RSVP by Feb. 10th, 2012
RSVP to Cheryl Smigelski
at 989-766-8134 or cheryl.smigelski@ yahoo.com

Promotional support received from Mark Bollman, Henry Schein Sales Representative

A Sales Representative will be present from
XLEARlNC
THE XYLITOL EXPERTS


Upper Peninsula District Dental Hygienists' Society

******MARK YOUR CALENDARS*************
UPDDHS Spring 2012 CE Seminar
Saturday April 28, 2012 in Marquette MI
More information to come!


Washtenaw District Dental Hygienists' Society

Join the "Hygienists Have the BREAST Intentions" Team and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® as we RACE FOR THE CURE®!
Saturday May 26, 2012 at Comerica Park
Let's Get Started!
Registration Form and more information [PDF]


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