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Welcome to the Hartford Dental Hygienists' Association
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Towns Represented by HDHA
| Avon |
Enfield |
Rockfall |
Vernon |
| Barkhamstead |
Farmington |
Rockville |
Weatogue |
| Bloomfield |
Glastonbury |
Rocky Hill |
West Granby |
| Bolton |
Granby |
Simsbury |
West Hartford |
| Bristol |
Hartford |
Somers |
West Simsbury |
| Broad Brook |
Manchester |
South Glastonbury |
West Willington |
| Burlington |
Marlborough |
South Windsor |
Wethersfield |
| Canton |
New Britain |
Stafford |
Willington |
| Canton Center |
New Hartford |
Stafford Springs |
Winchester |
| East Granby |
Newington |
Storrs |
Windsor |
| East Hartford |
North Canton |
Suffield |
Windsor Locks |
| East Windsor |
North Granby |
Terryville |
Winsted |
| Eastford |
Pleasent Valley |
Tolland |
Woodstock |
| Ellington |
Riverton |
Unionville |
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Leadership
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President
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Marleen Grandia, RDH, BGS
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marleengrandia@yahoo.com |
| Secretary |
Cathy Thiem, RDH
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cathythiem@charter.net |
| Treasurer |
Mary Moran Boudreau, RDH,MBA |
maryb@cdha-rdh.com
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Immediate Past President
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Christine Walsh, RDH, BS
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christinew-rdh-hdha@comcast.net |
| Trustee |
Anne Biancamano, RDH, BS
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abiancamano19@yahoo.com |
| Delegate |
Mary Moran Boudreau, RDH,MBA |
maryb@cdha-rdh.com |
| Delegate |
Maureen Clarke, RDH
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memrdh@sbcglobal.net |
| Delegate |
Marleen Grandia, RDH, BGS
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marleengrandia@yahoo.com |
| Delegate |
Barbara Lozier, RDH
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bal-rdh@comcast.net |
| Delegate |
Andrea Theriault, RDH, BS
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| Delegate |
Cathy Thiem, RDH |
cathythiem@charter.net |
Alternate Delegate
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Sharon Efron, RDH
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efron.sg@pg.com |
Alternate Delegate
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Christine Walsh, RDH, BS |
christinew-rdh-hdha@comcast.net |
Awards Chair
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Barbara Lozier, RDH |
bal-rdh@comcast.net |
Budget/Audit Chair
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Marleen Grandia, RDH, BGS |
marleengrandia@yahoo.com |
Bylaws/P&P Chair
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Maureen Clarke, RDH |
memrdh@sbcglobal.net |
Newsletter
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Christine Walsh, RDH, BS
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christinew-rdh-hdha@comcast.net |
| Legislation |
Mary Moran Boudreau, RDH,MBA |
maryb@cdha-rdh.com |
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Meeting Information
HDHA meets most months during the year on third Wednesday of the month except when holidays occur. The meeting location is the West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT unless otherwise designated. Parking entrance from Raymond Street (behind Town Hall). Take ticket - free parking.
The continuing education course and business meeting runs from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
All meetings and CEs except where noted are open to members (free) and non-members ($20 per CEU.) We would greatly appreciate an RSVP, but you may still attend if you forget to contact us.
For more information, please contact:
Mary Moran Boudreau, RDH, MBA atmaryb@cdha-rdh.com or call 860-688-7307.
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DIRECTIONS to West Hartford TOWN HALL:
- From I-84 East - Exit 41, take a LEFT onto South Main Street.
- From I-84 West – Exit 41, take a RIGHT onto South Main Street.
- The parking entrance is behind Town Hall on Raymond Street.
- Take a ticket. It’s free parking with validation.
- Use the rear entrance and follow HDHA signs to lecture room.
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Scheduled Events
September 15, 2010 7 - 9 pm
HDHA CE and meeting, West Hartford Town Hall
CE topic: Oral Health Considerations of Cancer Therapies CEU: 1.5
Speaker:
Linda Choquette RDH, MSHS, CCRP Research Dental
Hygienist
Course Description: An
overview of current cancer therapies and their effects on oral health.
Discussion of dental prevention and management strategies for patient care
before, during and after cancer treatment.
October 2010
National Dental Hygiene Month
20—HDHA CE and Delegate’s meeting, West Hartford
November 2010
4—6 Nutmeg Conference, Rocky Hill
17—HDHA CE and meeting, West Hartford
December 2010
9—HDHA Holiday Gathering
January 19, 2011 7 - 9 pm
HDHA CE and meeting, West Hartford Town Hall
Topic: Whitespot Lesion: Identify
& Heal CE
Credits - 2
Speaker: Robin DiPace
Course Description: This presentation examines the difference in
nature of white spot lesions and enamel defects. The science behind the
protocols for reversing them using the Recaldent technology in MI Paste and MI
Paste Plus will be outlined. How and when to use the product for white spot
reversal along with the mechanism of action in MI Paste will also be discussed
as well as additional strategies for remineralization. Actual cases and their
protocols will be presented. Attendees will also learn how to begin a protocol
for remineralization procedures in their dental offices. Other indications for using MI Paste will also be
discussed. By incorporating simple chairside tests, dental health professionals
can help educate and motivate their patients for better home care and healthier
lifestyles. Discussions include steps for risk assessment including Strep
Mutans testing and testing for acidity of Saliva and in plaque.
February 2011
National Dental Health Month
16—HDHA CE and meeting, West Hartford
March 2011
16—HDHA CE and meeting, West Hartford
April 2011
20 -HDHA CE and meeting, West Hartford
May 2011
16—Possible date for Tunxis CC Poster Session and
Installation of 2011-2012 HDHA Officers
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