New Jersey
Dental Hygienists' Association
Dental Hygienists' Association
KUDOS...
Gurenlian Leadership Award
NJDHA presents the Gurenlian Leadership Award to a graduate at each of the dental hygiene programs. NJDHA welcome these future leaders to the profession:
Gabriella Sousa
Rutgers University on 12.20.16
Simona Amin
Eastern International College on 4.28.17
Joanna Maul
Rowan College at Burlington County on 4.29.17
Erica Garcia
Bergen County College on 5.9.17
Deanna Toton
Camden County College on 5.16.17
Amy Middleton
Middlesex County College on 5.18.17
Congratulations to Amy Hulehan (RCBC), recipient of the Southern-NJDHA 2017 Award for Excellence in Communication
Congratulations to Lauren DeRose (CCC), recipient of the Southern-NJDHA 2017 Award for Excellence in Communication
Congratulations to Joseph Defontes (MCC 2017 graduate), recipient of Central-NJDHA's 2017 Mara Sculler Award.
Congratulations to Ashley Cardoso, Rutgers Senior Student, recipient of Northern Component's 2016 Loretta Rummel Award.
Congratulations to Noora Bayoumi, RDH (Central) winner of the 2016 Westphal Scholarship, presented to a member for degree completion. Click here to read the prize winning essay.
Congratulations to Sandra Berger, RDH, BS(Central), the 2016 winner of the NJDHA Frances D. Fluhr Outstanding Service Award !
Congratulations to Shirley Birenz, RDH, MS (Central) the 2016 winner of the Board of Trustee's Special Award for Service.
Congratulations to Sam Zwetchkenbaum, DMD, the 2016 winner of the award given to a non-RDH for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of the Profession.
From the ADHA 2016 Pittsburgh meeting
Winnie Furnari, RDH, MS, FAADH (Bergen) who received the Educator of the Year Award
and
Melissa Obratka, RDH, BA (Northern) who received the Master Clincian Award
Congratulations to Adriana Hakobyan (EIC), recipient of the Bergen-NJDHA Award.
Congratulations to Jodie Heimbach RDH BS (Central), the 2014 winner of the NJDHA Carol King Award for Advancing the Profession of Dental Hygiene !
Congratulations to Gail Vasilenko, RDH, the 2013 winner of the NJDHA Mary Jane Kellogg Dutton Faculty Mentorship Award. Click here to read the Rutgers student chapter's nominating essay.
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Advertise and Support NJDHA
Corporate Friends who wish to reach NJDHA members may download these documents
Advertising Order Form
Mail List Order From
Looking for a Dental Hygienist? Check this advertising opportunity:
Employment Advertising Order Form
Increase your brand awareness at the Garden State Conference on 10.28.17 at the Princeton WEstin
Click here to go to the Exhibitors page for the Prospectus & Exhibitor registration form.
Contact NJDHA
NJDHA Central Office
2 Danbury Court
Marlton NJ 08053
856-574-4324 fax
executivedirector@njdha.org
Welcome!
What’s Coming Up?
7.1.17
IOH Applications Open: Wrigley Community Service Grants
Due 10.1
8.1.17 ADHA UYP application due
10.1.17
IOH Applications Open: Scholarships
Due 2.1.18
10.19-23.17
ADA/ADAA Meeting
10.27.17
BOT Meeting
10.27-28.17 Garden State Conference
* Student Networking sponsored by
Sunstar Americas
* Day Of Meeting Flyer sponsored by OralDNA
* Online Registration sponsored by Johnson & Johnson
* Speaker Anne Guignon sponsored by OraScoptic, Colgate, Crown Seating, Perio Protect, Young Dental, 3M ESPY
11.1.17: IOH Applications Open: Rosie Wall Community Spirit grants
Due 2.28
11.1.17 IOH Applications Open: Research grants
2.28 - application due
11.18-20.17
ADHA UYP, Chicago
12.10.17
Last Chance CE
NJDHA History Corner
Reports from time to time
Historian Rhoda Gladstone (Northern)
What were the early years of NJDHA like?
Click here to see an article from December 1958 that reports the beginning of licensing and forming the association.
Southern-NJDHA & Oral Cancer Foundation
5K Walk/Run for Awareness on 4.22.17
Save This Date! Together We Can Make A Difference!
Gather with your community of RDHs for a stimulating continuing education!
This is a license renewal year; will you have the required 20 CEUs to renew your license & continue working for 2018-2019?
NJDHA & NJSPID Shadow Program
Interested in knowing more about any specific periodontal procedure? NJDHA & NJ Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (NJSPID) have allied to bring the free opportunity to you. Contact NJSPID Executive Secretary Dr. Jane Ligums or NJDHA Past President Tina Modi to provide your name, email, township, and the perio procedure of interest. Dr. Jane Ligums will arrange your appointment.
Garden State Conference
10.27-28.17
Princeton Westin
Last Chance CE
12.10.17
Award season is here!
Deadline for Award Nominations: 8.1.17
Awards will be presented 10.28.17 at the Garden State Conference. NJDHA is seeking nominees.
Do you know a member who should be recognized? Nominate by contacting Central Office.
Click here for criteria for Fran Fluhr Outstanding Service Award
Click here for criteria for Carol King Advancing the Profession Award
Westphal Scholarship
Applications are being accepted, and the scholarship will be awarded to a licensed dental hygienist member on 10.28.17 at the Garden State Conference. Contact Central Office to apply! Click here for criteria
Over 200 registered walkers,
40 oral cancer screenings, and
$9,000 raised!
EIC & NJDHA 3rd Grade Day 3.10.17
On 3.10.17, EIC students treated 23 children from a local charter school. Children were provided prophys, fluoride, OHI, and if needed, sealants. This event is co-sponsored by NJDHA as part of an outreach to communities of need.
Nominate for 2018 Office
The success fo NJDHA is dependent on members who volunteer to run for office. Help continue NJDHA Success! Read More
Help wanted:
Paid by Contract Fee
Could You Be the Next Communicators Director? NJDHA seeks to contract a Communications Director to enhance Central Office services for Email Blasts, Website, and Social Media. READ MORE Submit any questions to Central Office
EIC & NJDHA Special Needs Day 4.12.17
On 4.12.17, EIC Senior Students visited A.Harry Moore Special Needs School. EIC Students saw 50 special needs children, ages ranging from 3 to 19 years old. This event is co-sponsored by NJDHA as part of an outreach to communities of need.
4.1.17 - It’s Hygienic Board Review at Camden County College
This event hosted teams of students for a great day of Board Review. NJDHA thanks the sponsors: Limerick Dental, Procter & Gamble, and American Eagle
“Dead Bones Walking” Overview of Osteoporosis & Osteoporosis of the Jaw with Tom Viola, RPh, CCP - Click Here to Read More
Student Networking: “Healthy Practice Options” Creating a healthy, sustainable career through visualization, safe seating and hand health, student networking with Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH, CSP – Click here to read more
“Good News…Bad News” How to partner with Mother Nature and achieve optimal oral health outcomes with Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH, CSP – Click here to read more
Educators Networking: "Current Trends in Dental Hygiene"
Moderator Deborah Cook, RDH, MAEd, BCC program Director
Access to Care Panel: “How Did I Get Here?” And how you can do it too!
Click Here to Read More
Moderator: Latanya Williams (Bergen)
Dodie Allers (Northern) - Clinician
Shirley Birenz (Central) - Educator
Jodie Heimbach (Central) - Corporate
Lorraine Kowalski (Northern) - Community Health
Student Networking: “Healthy Practice Options” Creating a healthy, sustainable career through visualization, safe seating and hand health, student networking with Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH, CSP – Click here to read more
“Good News…Bad News” How to partner with Mother Nature and achieve optimal oral health outcomes with Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH, CSP – Click here to read more
Educators Networking: "Current Trends in Dental Hygiene"
Moderator Deborah Cook, RDH, MAEd, BCC program Director
Access to Care Panel: “How Did I Get Here?” And how you can do it too!
Click Here to Read More
Moderator: Latanya Williams (Bergen)
Dodie Allers (Northern) - Clinician
Shirley Birenz (Central) - Educator
Jodie Heimbach (Central) - Corporate
Lorraine Kowalski (Northern) - Community Health
NJDHA & Head Start
Yvonne Goldman (Northern) and Kim Attanasi (Northern) presented oral health information at the Head Start Oral Health Manager Orientation during the Head Start Region II Training in Atlantic City on 5.22.17. They answered questions regarding new oral health standards and meeting oral health goals, as well as discussed ways to incorporate toothbrushing with fluoride into the classroom. NJDHA is available for the NJ Head Starts of Region II for training and oral health services.
Congratulations Jaci Klepadlo, RDH (SouthShore) who was named one of the initial recipients of the "Heart to Hands" Award, presented June 2017 in Jacksonville FL during Philips' reception held during ADHA Annual session. Jaci is employed in a dental practice and owns a staffing business called Elite Dental Coverage. The award is sponsored by Philips Sonicare and PennWell Corp.
American Academy of Pediatrics NJ - free webinar
August 2, 2017 at 1-2pm for 1 CEU
Dental Team CARE (Child Abuse Recognition & Education) presented by
Steve Kairys, MD, MPH, FAAP Chair of Pediatrics, Jersey Shore Medical Center and
Sam Wakim, DMD, MPH, Chief Dental Officer, Zufall Health Center
Click here for more info
Click here to Register