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Mission Statement
To promote dental hygiene as a profession, the mission of RIDHA is to improve oral health as a part of the public's total health, to advance the art and science of dental hygiene by ensuring access to quality oral health care, promoting the highest standards of dental hygiene education, licensure, practice and research; and to represent and to promote the interests of dental hygiene in the State of Rhode Island
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| Celia M. Willis, RDH, BS |
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President's Message
Thank you to everyone for supporting me in this new position as President. I started my work with RIDHA a few years ago as an Alternate Delegate and went on to further serve as Secretary for two years as well. It has truly been a learning experience as well as a lot of fun. The group of dedicated hygienists I have worked with are so inspiring. As a clinical hygienist of 18 years, and always a member during that time, I am proud to say that this organization has something for everyone. There are various positions with different commitment levels so any hygienist can become involved. It can be as simple as volunteering for an event or two to becoming president. But the most important thing is membership. Our dues go toward things like excellent CE courses and legislation to protect our practice acts. Our numbers are influential and powerful when legislative issues come forward.
RIDHA is dedicated to the individual hygienist. We are here to support and lend guidance. I would like RIDHA to be the primary professional resource for all hygienists in this state, in essence, your dental hygiene “home”. Please feel free to utilize us, as we are here for you, the membership. We strive to be an inclusive association and I would like your membership to mean something to you.
RIDHA will be working on a social event for hygienists in RI, separate from a CE course, just so we can enjoy and meet new people or reconnect with former colleagues and have a good time. I hope many of you will take the opportunity to attend this informal gathering to get to know more hygienists, especially if you are new to our state, a recent graduate or a current student.
Thank you again for your support and I look forward to serving you and getting to know more of you!
Celia Willis, RDH, BS
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| Rhode Island Dental Hygienist's Association Mentor Program |
Mentors Wanted!
If you are a dental hygienist interested in mentoring a student that is interested in learning about the real-world of dental hygiene, RIDHA needs YOU! Simply contact Daiphin Bober (drgrdh@yahoo.com) for more information about RIDHA’s up and coming mentoring program and get teamed up for a great experience.
Students Apply!
If you are a dental hygiene student and would like more information about what real-world opportunities are available to dental hygienists; go to the "Mentoring Program Page" listed on the left hand toolbar of our web site. Listed are just a few of the people that would be willing to speak to you about the many career paths available to you and give you some insight about how to pursue these opportunities in a progressive manner. |
| Calendar of Business and Continuing Education Meetings 2007-2008 At a Glance |
Executive Council Meetings
October 2, 2007
November 6, 2007
December 4, 2007
January 8, 2008
February 5, 2008
March 4, 2008
April 18, 2008
May 6, 2008
June 10, 2008
Location
Elmhurst Extended Care Facility
50 Maude Street
Providence, RI
**Members are welcome to
attend.
Time
7:30 PM
Additional Information:
Celia Willis - celiamwillis@cox.net
| Business Meeting Schedule
October 16, 2007
November 18, 2007
March 15, 2008
April 24, 2008
May 6, 2008
Locations:
Will take place either
prior to or after the
Continuing Education
Program at the designated
location. | Continuing Education Calendar
October 16, 2007
November 18, 2007
February 3, 2007
March 15, 2008
April 24, 2008
May 13, 2008
63rd Annual Session
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Click on Continuing Education for
further details.
Additional information:
Mary Anne Barry at 821-2373 or
mabster02@aol.com
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