Welcome from the 2014-2016 TDHA President

Whitney-Howerton

Whitney Howerton, RDH, BS, BA
Our profession, in the state of Tennessee, is expanding due to past efforts of association presidents, officers, and councils. To those fellow dental hygienists, I say, “Thank You!” The Tennessee Dental Hygienists’ Association is working tirelessly to continue our legislative efforts to increase our scope of practice and inform hygienists and the dental community about the availability of Written Protocol; our chance to work in skilled care facilities, nursing homes, non-profit clinics and public health programs. As dental hygiene professionals, we are not only clinicians, but educators, researchers, mentors, and therapists. With these roles and expertise in mind, why are we not self-regulated? Why can we not have limited prescriptive ability? Why can we not work in collaboration with pediatricians and nurses to expand access to care in other settings? Think about where you would like to see our profession in the future. TDHA is the only professional organization representing the interests of dental hygienists in our state! We stay on top of the issues facing you and are constantly working on your behalf! I look forward to hearing from you about any suggestions, questions, or concerns you may have. In traveling to districts and dental hygiene schools in our beautiful state, I hope to broaden everyone’s knowledge of the benefits of ADHA membership, increase dialogue between districts and our organization, and aid in enhancing our profession by inspiring future leaders. Helen Keller stated, “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” I would like to add to that professional membership, lifelong learning and commitment! Moving forward together, Whitney

 

Feature Articles

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    National Dental Health Month-Daily 4
    October 1, 2015
    Announcements, Association News, Dental Hygiene Articles, Front Page Column 1
    Welcome October!!!  Its National Dental Hygiene Month! The American Dental Hygiene Association has focused on the Daily 4.   Find more information at ADHA.org
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    Support Your TNDHA!!
    August 13, 2015
    Front Page Column 1
    We have TNDHA items for sale!! This is a great way to support your state association and they make perfect holiday gifts for a colleague or friend!   If you are interested but do not...
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    What Ever Happened to Our Website? Why did it Change?
    July 25, 2015
    Announcements, Front Page Column 1
    Something good happened at the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) 92 Annual Session at Nashville in June. As many of you know, we have had many problems with the...

Important Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember

Chattanooga Area Dental Hygienists’ Society Presents

Exploring the Oral Microbiome – Stunning revelations about how microbes actually create disease & It’s Your Body Calling

With Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH

Anne

November 20, 2015

7 CE Credits

For more information go to www.cadhs.org PLEASE NOTE: NO REGISTRATION BROCHURE WILL BE MAILED OUT BROCHURE IS DOWNLOAD ONLY AT https://db.tt/WaIeCicz

Schedule of Events for 2015-2016

  • Pre-Board/Winter Board of Trustee's Meeting: February 6th, Doubletree by Hilton, Downtown Chattanooga
  • Lobby Day on the Hill, will be held in February/March 2016
  • TDHA 87th Annual Session and House of Delegates, April 21-23, 2016 Downtown Chattanooga, Doubletree by Hilton

If your district has an event you would like added to the list, please let us know! TDHA supports networking and collaboration among all health and dental professionals across the state! Please check our website and Facebook page frequently for event updates and important notifications!

Top Posts & Pages

News Flash

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    House Bill 0976 Voted Down in Tennessee House
    July 24, 2015
    Association News, Video
    Disappointing Vote on House Bill 0976 Denies Poor and Disadvantaged Patients Preventive Dental Hygiene http://youtu.be/ggWUyrjNWWQ House Floor...

Latest Posts

  • Watch the Video!
    House Bill 0976 Voted Down in Tennessee House
    July 24, 2015
    Association News, Video
    Disappointing Vote on House Bill 0976 Denies Poor and Disadvantaged Patients Preventive Dental Hygiene http://youtu.be/ggWUyrjNWWQ House Floor...

Tennessee Dental Hygienists’ Association

    Our Mission:  "Lead the transformation of the dental hygiene profession to improve the public's oral and overall health."

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    "Tennessee Dental Hygienists' Association - Defining our Future, Embracing our Present, Celebrating our Past 1913-2015"

    News and TNDHA Members in Action

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      ADHA-Transforming Dental Hygiene Education and the Profession for the 21st Century
      October 1, 2015
      Association News, Front Page Column 3, Uncategorized
        ADHA’s “Transforming Dental Hygiene Education and the Profession for the 21st Century” showcases the evolution of the dental hygiene profession, the need to enhance and refocus the dental hygiene...
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      2014 Dental Hygienist Salary Survey Results
      September 25, 2015
      Association News, Front Page Column 3
      Interesting Facts from 2014 Dental Hygienist Salary Survey from Dentistry IQ See the original article by Mark Hartley at this link. How Difficult is it to find a job as a...
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      Summer Spotlight on Interfaith Dental Clinic
      July 24, 2015
      Dental Hygiene Articles, Front Page Column 3
      The mission of Interfaith Dental Clinic is to restore, protect and improve the oral health of uninsured, low-income working people, their children, and the elderly in Middle Tennessee through...