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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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| 2009 is RI's Year!!! ADHA President Lynn Ramer will be here for our annual Sunday brunch meeting November 8th. *** Members attending the Sunday course are invited for a cocktail party in honor of the President Saturday night 5pm. **** It's not too late to be a member.... Join now to take advantage of special member only course pricing and events!!!!
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| Daiphin Bober, RDH President 2008-2009 |
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| As a Dental Hygienist for the past 22 years and Dental Assistant for 10 years prior, I have had the opportunity to serve on various committees and panels. I have practiced clinical Dental Hygiene as well as serving as an adjunct Dental hygiene and Dental Assistant instructor and continue to do so. I have served as President of the Rhode Island Dental Assistant Association as well as Co scientific Dental Hygiene Chairperson for the Yankee Dental Planning Committee.
During the past year, as V.P. of RIDHA, I have developed and implemented a Student Mentor Program. I plan to continue this program for the benefits of our Dental Hygiene Students. I would like to encourage members to visit the mentor program site on our web page and to become a mentor. I think this is a wonderful way to give back to your field of Dental Hygiene by mentoring a student.
I feel that it is a privilege to serve as President of RIDHA during the coming year and wish to thank you for your support. As President I welcome your thoughts, concerns, and ideas. Please feel free to contact at any time.
Daiphin R. Bober CDA, RDH, BS
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President’s Message
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome members and potential members to the RIDHA website. This website serves as a wonderful resource for all our members as well as all Dental Hygienists’ in the state of Rhode Island. It is important to keep updated on legislative issues that are happening in our state as well as continuing educational opportunities that we offer. I encourage you to visit this site frequently to view updates and changes as they occur. Our executive board puts a lot of time and efforts into making sure that we offer a wide selection of continuing education courses as well updating legislative information. RIDHA is here to support and serve you so you may get the most out of your membership. I feel it is so very important for all members of RIDHA to stand up for your association and be proud that you are a member of a professional organization. I would like to encourage members to join a committee and be active in RIDHA. It is crucial that you keep current in your field of Dental Hygiene.
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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.
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| Calendar of Business and Continuing Education Meetings 2007-2008 At a Glance |
Executive Council Meetings
October 7, 2008
November 11, 2008
December 9, 2008
January 6, 2009
February 3, 2009
March 3, 2009
April 7, 2009
May 5, 2009
June 9, 2009
Location
Elmhurst Extended Care Facility
50 Maude Street
Providence, RI
**Members are welcome to
attend.
Time
7:00 PM
Additional Information:
Daiphin Bober drgrdh@yahoo.com
| Business Meeting Schedule
October 9, 2008
November 16, 2008
March 14, 2009
Locations:
Will take place either
prior to or after the
Continuing Education
Program at the designated
location.
| Continuing Education Calendar
October 8, 2009
November 8, 2009
February 1, 2009
March 14, 2009
April 19, 2009
65th Annual Session
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Click on Continuing Education for
further details.
Additional information:
Jen D'Elia 401 490-1410 jensinapi@aol.com
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