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Our past rich in
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Today our membership is strong.


The Mission of CDHA

"The mission of the Connecticut Dental Hygienists' Association Inc. is to represent the interests of dental hygienists and support the advancement of the dental hygiene profession by promoting the highest clinical, educational and ethical standards and be advocates for the public's total health through prevention and access to quality care."

 

RDHs  - a new page has been added to the CDHA Website.
Check out RDH Classifieds to find the perfect opportunity/position click here


 

Fones School of Dental Hygiene is having a reunion.  Click here for more information.


 
CDHA 2009-2010 President Brenda F. Ruggiero, RDH, BS
CDHA is full of unlimited opportunities.... 

"My focus during this year is for every Registered Dental Hygienist to choose to possess the keys of OWNERSHIP to the Profession of Dental Hygiene."

"We are at a pivotal time in history where health care concerns resonate on the tips of tongues everywhere."

"CDHA's strengths lie within our
volunteer member base.  Claim your keys of ownership by pursuing your passion through participation in the professional organization that supports you!"

 
Greetings from CDHA President Brenda Florio Ruggiero, RDH, BS

Welcome to the Connecticut Dental Hygienists' Association website.  It is an honor and privilege to represent dental hygienists in the state of Connecticut.  My focus during this year is for every Registered Dental Hygienist to choose to possess the keys of OWNERSHIP to CDHA.  CDHA is full of unlimited opportunities and challenges that will stimulate growth for us all.  It begins with making a choice to become a member.  This involves uniting and belonging, where we encourage and engage one another enthusiastically.  We each possess individual gifts that complement and enrich our organization.  By accepting the keys of OWNERSHIP, we advance the profession of dental hygiene.  We are at a pivotal time in history where health care concerns resonate on the tips of tongues everywhere.  Our responsibility is to positively impact the dental needs of our community.
CDHA's strengths lie within our
volunteer member base.  I encourage and challenge every dental hygienist in the State of Connecticut to claim your keys of ownership by pursuing your passion through participation in the professional organization that supports you!


 
Attention Dental Hygienists

Connecticut ADHP Bill Information Click here at

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2010 CDHA CE Series
Courses and registration forms on Events page
Contact CDHA Central Office for more information


16th Annual
2010 Nutmeg Conference and 94th Annual Session
  November 4 - 6, 2010
Hartford Marriott Rocky Hill
More details to come in January 2010


CDHA 2010 Continuing Education Series

September 12, 2010      3 CEUs       Putting Older Adults in Your Comfort Zone

Ruth Goldblatt, DMD, FAGD, FASGD, DABSCD

Ashlar Village, Wallingford, CT

 8:00 - 12:00 noon with Breakfast

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October 2, 2010           3 CEUs         How-to guide for CAMBRA

Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS

Southbury Crowne Plaza, 1284 Strongtown Road, Southbury, CT

8:00 - 12:00 noon with Brunch

Educational Grant from GC America

November 4, 2010     3 CEUs           Inflammation: Common Denominator in Oral Disease and

Systemic Conditions

Michele Darby, BSDH, MS

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm with Dinner 

Educational grant from Procter & Gamble

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November 5, 2010      3 CEUs          Battling BioFilm: Leverage the Power of Ultrasonics

Gail Malone, RDH, BS

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm with Lunch

Educational grant from Dentsply

November 6, 2010       2 CEUs         Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office: Are you Prepared?

William MacDonnell, DDS

7:30 am - 10:00 am  with Continental breakfast

 

Nutmeg Conference at Rocky Hill Marriott

 

For more information and registration, go to www.cdha-rdh.com or contact CDHA Central Office at 860-688-7307, Fax  860-688-5188, info@cdha-rdh.com


 
What is a RDH?
A registered dental hygienist is a licensed professional who promotes total health through preventive care in the roles of the educator, clinician, researcher, advocate and administrator.

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