Northeast Florida Dental Hygiene Association

NEFDHA

 Congratulations to FCCJ's Dental Hygiene Class of 2008.  Good luck in your future careers. 

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To see an update of FDHA efforts in getting SB2760 passed see this link.  To read the bill visit the senate site .

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On December 6, 2007 the Board of Dentistry held a Rules Workshop and the proposed rules focusing on changes to Delegable Duties for Dental Hygienists and Assistants were addressed.  There were two issues that the Florida Dental Hygiene Association were specifically opposing:

1.)  Using appropriate implements for preliminary charting of existing restorations and missing teeth and a visual assessment of existing oral conditions, to include, but not limited to periodontal probing.

2.)  Removing calculus deposits, accretions and stains from exposed surfaces of the teeth above the gingival margin.

          The Florida Dental Hygiene Association was successful in defeating these proposed rules!  They were both rejected.  Thank you to everyone who supported this effort for the preservation of our profession. 

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LICENSE RENEWAL TIME
Current license will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on February 28, 2008

Dental hygienists will pilot a new license renewal program and will be mailed a postcard reminder.  Dental hygienists will be directed to log into the following website:  www.FLHealthSource.com to renew their license.  The Board of Dentistry reduced the dental hygienist license renewal fee this biennium to $105.

While it is possible to print a renewal form from the website and renew by mail, all licensees are encouraged to renew their license online.  Renewing online is less costly and the renewal will be processed faster.  You can also print out a receipt after you renew online and this can serve as your temporary license and proof that you have renewed.

These yellow postcards should be mailed the first week of November.

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We are rapidly approaching the beginning of another legislative year.  The Florida Dental Hygiene Association wants to know what your priorities for the profession are.

Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey.  You can print the survey out and mail to Betty Dalton, RDH, BS, Legislative Chair, 614 Golf Course Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 or fax to 860-896-0604.  Or, you can enter your responses to the document on line and email your response to Tami Miller ( tami@fdha.org )

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NEFDHA's Summer 2007 Newsletter is online.  Click here to view.

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What you need to know:  Resolutions adopted by American Dental Association (ADA) House of Delegates are posted on the ADHA website.  As a dental hygienist you will want to read and know this.  http://www.adha.org/enews/11012006.htm

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The American Heart Association released new guidelines regarding premedication before dental treatment.  Read more concerning the new guidelines.   

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Dental Temps of Northeast Florida and Horizon Consulting Group would like to join the dentists in our area to include: Duval, Clay, St Johns and Nassau counties, to recognize our local hygienists by awarding a $50.00 cash prize and a commemorative certificate delivered to the office.  Get additional details and entry form here.

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FDHA is now offering a state wide job/employee seeker. It is free to all Registered Dental Hygienists.  You can search for jobs and post your resume.  You can even choose to have new listings that meet your search criteria e-mailed to you daily.  Visit FDHA's job seeker for more details.
 

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Three bills were signed into law on July 1st by Governor Jeb Bush that may affect your license.  Visit  http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/dentistry/info_bill.pdf for a summary.

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ALERT!!

Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants are not permitted by law perform in-office whitening procedures! However, they are allowed to take impressions for and deliver at-home bleaching trays. The Rules read:

64B5-16.006 Remediable Tasks Delegable to a Dental Hygienist.
(2) The following remediable tasks may be performed by a dental hygienist who has received training in these procedures in pre-licensure education or who has received formal training and who performs the tasks under indirect supervision:
(g) Taking of impressions for and delivery of at-home bleaching trays.

Be aware that the laws and rules state what we are allowed to do and under what type of supervision. If it is not listed then it is not a procedure we can provide. As a licensed professional we are responsible for knowing our scope of practice. If you have any questions always call the Board of Dentistry office at: 850-245-4474 for clarification.

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ADHA Debuts Real Time Membership Application

For the first time in ADHA history, hygienists may join the ADHA online in real time! Visit ADHA to check out this exciting new online feature...

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Next Monthly Meeting 

• June 19, 2008: NEFDHA's Monthly Meeting
• Place:  Jacksonville Baptist Association
• Time:  6:30 - 6:30 P.M.  Registration
  6:30 - 7:30 NEFDHA business info
  7:30 - 8:30  Guest Speaker
• Topic: "Stress
  Relief with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine"
• Speaker:  Christine Yastrzemski, A.P
• Cost:  Full ADHA Members $3.00,
  $20 for Potential Members
• RSVP  with Rachel Belcher at (904) 483-6803  or email rlb8603@bellsouth.net no later than Monday before each meeting.

Upcoming Events

To see a list of other important events we have planned, please visit our calendar of upcoming events.
 

This site was last updated 06/29/08

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