Tennessee Dental Hygienist's Association

	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

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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

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

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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!

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