Be a “Hygienist Hero”

Attention Hygienists!

The ADHA, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, are sponsoring a “Hygienist Hero” Recognition Program. 
10 Award Recipients will recieve:

• A commemorative plaque
• $1000 donated to the 501 (3b) qualified healthcare related charity of their choice and in their name
  travel and hotel accommodations to the 2008 ADHA Annual Session of (up to $2000)
• 2008 ADHA Annual Session registration fees waived
• Attendance of up to 3 continuing education courses at 2008 ADHA Annual Session waived (up to $105)

Share YOUR inspirational story about enhancing oral health in your community for a chance to be selected as a HYGIENIST HERO and be recognized at the ADHA Annual Session, Albuquerque, New Mexico; June 18-25, 2008. 

Click here for a printable entry form and more information. 

Oral Disease in New York State

The New York State Department of Health, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Oral Health have created a comprehensive report on the Impact of Oral Disease in New York State. The report summarizes the most current information available on the burden of oral disease on the people of New York State.   The report also describes groups and regions in New York that continue to be at highest risk for oral health problems, and provides a roadmap for future prevention efforts.

Read or download the report here.