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DHAA Inc. National Symposium: Mark your diaries now 11/12th Sept., 09 An exciting & interesting program is currently being organised for the next National Symposium that will be held in Adelaide. The theme is Changing Faces: Guest speakers are Dr. Laurie Walsh & Maria Perno Goldie (IFDH President-Elect) Social functions are planned for end of each day: Cocktail Party on Friday 11th & Gala dinner at the Adelaide Wine Centre on Saturday 12th Sept.
Visit the DHAA Inc. National Symposium Website.
DHAA News - August 2009
International Symposium On Dental Hygiene International Symposium On Dental Hygiene
The British Society of Dental Hygiene
and Therapy (BSDHT) in conjunction
with the International Federation of
Dental Hygienists (IFDH) would like to
invite colleagues from the
international community to submit
their abstracts to be considered for
the ISDH 2010.
Read more in the Call for Abstracts document (PDF)
View the full preliminary program (PDF).
DHAA Inc. AGM 2009
The DHAA Inc. wishes to inform its members of the Annual General Meeting scheduled for Saturday, 12th September at The Hyatt Regency, Adelaide commencing at 7.30am. The AGM will be conducted during a light breakfast and is for DHAA members only.
Download the AGM 2009 agenda (PDF).
View minutes from the DHAA 2008 AGM (PDF).
ART Dentistry Workshop: Thursday 10.09.09 (half day)
The ART (Atraumatic Restorative Technique) Dentistry Workshop will be held on Thursday 10th September 2009 at 1pm.
Numbers are limited to 15. The location is ADA House 62 King William Street, Goodwood, Adelaide.
Cost is $60 for DHAA Members, RSVP by 1st September 2009.
Download the workshop flyer for more information.
Job Opportunity: Part-time Contractor Position – Executive Officer DHAA Inc.
Looking for the Executive Officer position description? Please contact Leah Littlejohn for more information at llittlejohn@iprimus.com.au
Reporting directly to the DHAA Inc President, an Executive Officer is required to work two days per week (16 hours) at an attractive per diem rate plus agreed expenses.
The Executive Officer will play a critical co-ordinating and supportive role with all key stakeholders in our industry to further and support the interests of DHAA Inc members. Accordingly, knowledge of the dental profession and a qualification in dental hygiene are mandatory.
The Executive Officer must also possess direct corporate business experience in management or consulting and also have direct high level experience in public relations work.
As the role is intended to play the key organisational/secretariat role with our Association, professional administration and secretarial/secretariat experience with associated technical ability is mandatory. The Executive Officer will be required to work on website development and management and demonstrate expertise in database design and management.
Financial and budget management skills will also be required. Experience in writing public sector submissions is also mandatory.
If you have a home office, the position offers you the ability to work from home anywhere in Australia, provided you are able to travel, sometimes at short notice. Alternatively, office premises are available for utilisation in Sydney.
While flexibility is offered, there will be times when the days and times of the two days per week must be altered to accommodate the needs of the organisation.
Further Information and Applications
Expressions of interest addressing all of the criteria in the Position Description, together with a brief resume should be sent to Leah Littlejohn DHAA Inc. Vice President via email or to PO Box 10030, Gouger Street, Adelaide SA 5000 by 30.09.09
IFDH Day
IFDH Day is being celebrated during Dental Health Week and the DHAA Inc. has prepared a media release for circulation to highlight the role of the dental hygienist in the ongoing care of the older Australian.
View the full IFDH Media Release (PDF)
Global Educational Website
A global educational website has been created by GlaxoSmithKline for dentists, dental hygienists and students. One of the core aims of the site is to help dental professionals keep up to date with advances in oral hygiene research, as well as issues relating to their practice and treating their patients.
Aquafresh Science Academy: www.AquafreshScienceAcademy.com
DHAA News - June 2009
Jo Reeves, Dental Hygienist, has been honoured with the Member of the Order of Australia for her work with migrant families.:
Quote from the paper " Mrs Josephine Dawn Reeves - For service to dental health as an
hygienist and through education programs for migrant families"
Josephine Reeves is an exceptional person. Her generosity of heart and genuine interest in the health and well being of immigrants to our country transcended what would usually be expected from her day to day employment. Jo opened her heart and home to numerous people in need and assisted so many, in her own time and at her own expense, to assimilate into Australian society.
A genuine caring nature and desire for social justice has seen Jo volunteer to work in underprivileged countries such as Vietnam which then subsequently enabled her to better relate to and develop processes and programmes that benefited so many emigrants from diverse cultures who settled in South Australia.
Even in retirement Jo continued to be active in developing translated educational material for use by volunteers to PNG and Solomon Islands, a project that she did in collaboration with the University of Adelaide, Dental School. Jo continues to provide support to homeless, underprivileged and disadvantaged groups and still opens her home to emergency refugees and actively assists in the resettlement of refugee families
Congratulations Jo
Tribute To Len Bray: Len (Leonardo) Ross Bray died suddenly and unexpectedly on March 7, 2009. He had a very long and special relationship with the DHAA Inc. His wife Deb has been an active and passionate member of the Association since it’s inception and held branch and national executive positions for many years. Because of her enthusiastic involvement, Len became involved by osmosis, but ultimately contributed so much in his own right...Read our tribute to Len Bray
DHAA News - March 2009
The Dental Hygienist In Your Practice: The DHAA Inc. has updated this document for general usage when considering the employment of a dental hygienist in your practice. Download The Dental Hygienist In Your Practice (95kb, PDF format).
friends Photography and Poetry Competition In conjunction with the 10th National Rural Health Conference, friends of the Alliance is holding an amateur photography and poetry competition to highlight life in rural and remote Australia...more info
friends Unsung Hero Award There are many people who work tirelessly for their rural or remote communities and contribute greatly on issues about which they are passionate. Rural and remote communities are much richer for their contribution, yet we often don’t know who they are. They might be the quiet achiever, the volunteer, or the worker who constantly goes above and beyond their normal role to contribute to their community....more info
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Bulletin: On Australia day, Sue Aldenhoven was awarded the order of Australia medal in recognition for her dedication and service to the profession of dental hygiene. Sue is the first dental hygienist to receive this award and was elated upon notification. Congratulatons as it is well deserved.