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If you would like to make any change to your subscription (name, address or to opt out) please send us an email at database@dental- tribune.com and be sure to include which publication you are referring to. Also, please note that subscription changes can take up to six weeks to process. Crest Oral-B continues Pros in the Profession awards program Four top hygienists to be honored for devotion to oral health INDUSTRY NEWS ADA BOOTH NO. 1739 Crest Oral-B continues to recog- nize registered dental hygienists who go above and beyond the callofdutywiththethirdyearof theProsintheProfessionawards program. These awards acknowl- edge the pivotal role hygienists play in their patients’ lives in addition to their unwavering personal commitment to promoting good oral health. “We have seen extraordinary entries over the past several years, which is why we must continue to honor those hygien- ists whose passion shine through in their everyday work,” said John Scarchilli, with scientific communications for P&G Oral Care. “These individuals dedicate count- less hours to furthering the oral health cause, so we are pleased to be able to ap- plaud them publicly.” In 2014, Crest Oral-B will reward four exceptional dental hygienists who con- sistently display dedication to their pa- tients and their craft. Winners receive an all-expense paid trip to visit the Procter & Gamble German Innovation Center at Kronberg, Germany; $1,000; a recognition plaque; recognition in dental periodicals and announcements on the Crest Oral-B for Dental Professionals Facebook page and on the www.dentalcare.com consum- er website. From now until March 2014, nomina- tions can be submitted via a nomination tab on the Crest Oral-B for Dental Profes- sionals Facebook page. For the first time in the program, hygienists may nominate themselves. Nominations can also be submitted by dentists, fellow hygienists, dental assistants, pro- fessional colleagues and academ- ic colleagues Additionally, Crest Oral-Bwillbepresentatdentalcon- ventions throughout the year, where applications can be submitted onsite. To be considered for the program, nomi- neesmustmeetthefollowingcriteria:RDH with two or more years of clinical/profes- sional experience after graduation from dental hygiene school; participation in community service; examples of work that goes above and beyond the call of duty. “It is an honor, as a previous recipient of the award, that Crest Oral-B has decided to continue rewarding those in our profes- sion,” said Ann Benson Ross. “I’ve learned an immense amount from the experience and have been afforded so many new op- portunities, so I encourage all to take part, as I know so many of us out there deserve the honor.” To learn more about Pros in the Profes- sion, including how to nominate yourself or a colleague for consideration, along with rules and regulations, you can visit the www.facebook.com/professionalcrestoralb or www.prosintheprofession.com. For infor- mation about Crest Oral-B products and re- sources, you can visit the recently updated www.dentalcare.com consumer website. About Crest and Oral-B Crest was the first oral care brand to secure the ADA Seal of Acceptance for a clinically proven fluoride toothpaste. Since intro- ducing fluoride toothpaste 54 years ago, it is estimated that Crest has helped prevent more than half a billion cavities in the United States. Headquartered in Cincin- nati, Ohio, Crest is owned and distributed by Procter & Gamble. Oral-B is the worldwide leader in the more than $5 billion brushing market. Part of the Procter & Gamble Company, the brand includes manual and electric toothbrushes for children and adults, oral irrigators and interdental products, such as dental floss. Oral-B manual toothbrushes are used by more dentists than any other brand in the United States and many inter- national markets. About Procter & Gamble P&G serves approximately 4.8 billion peo- ple around the world with its large portfo- lio of well-known brands, which include Ace, Always, Ambi Pur, Ariel, Bounty, Char- min, Crest, Dawn, Downy, Duracell, Fairy, Febreze, Fusion, Gain, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Iams, Lenor, Mach3, Olay, Oral-B, Pampers, Pantene, Prestobarba, SK-II, Tide, Vicks, Wella and Whisper. The P&G community includes opera- tions in approximately 70 countries world- wide. You can visit www.pg.com for the lat- est news and in-depth information about Procter & Gamble and its exgensive portfo- lio of brands. (Source: Crest Oral-B) ◊ JOURNEY, page C1 The hygienist is usually the social life line of a dental practice, and we tend to bridge the gap between dentist and patient. It is greattobeabletointeractandbuildmean- ingful relationships with my patients. My experience as a hygienist for the past 17 years has been wonderful. I have seen children grow and lose primary teeth, go through orthodontic treatment, and then goofftocollege.Ihavehelpedpatientslose weight through sharing and giving health tips. Many of my patients have come from a mouth full of decay and periodontal dis- ease to healthy, beautiful smiles. But most of all, our patients actually like coming to seeusatourofficebecausetheyknowthey will be accepted and appreciated. Through mission work in Haiti, I am able to touch the lives of many people who would never have access to dental care. In the country of Haiti, there is one dentist for every 90,000 residents. There are very few if any dental hygienists in the whole country, and 95 percent of all dental pro- fessionals in the country practice in the capitol of Port-au- Prince. The joy of pro- viding treatment and fluoride to patients in this desperate country is indescribable. The patients in Haiti are so grateful for the dental care. When our nonprofit organi- zation, Bethesda Medical Mission, visits Haiti, we also bring dental supplies like toothbrushes and toothpaste to be distrib- uted to all the patients who visit the clinic. We bring books, toys and games for the children to enjoy. I also believe that I am an inspiration to the children in Haiti by giving them hope for a better life. Through classroom education I am able to instruct students on nutrition, oral and overall health. I have been using the Es- ther Wilkins children education program to go to preschools and grade schools to educate the children on dental health. You would be surprised to know what children think and know about dental health! The program is presented in a fun and exciting way, so the children are excited about tak- ing care of their oral health. The profession of dental hygienist has progressed over the years. There are so many hygienists who are doing amazing things in the workforce, including phi- lanthropy, education and making a differ- ence with each and every patient. Through the Pros in the Profession Award program, Crest Oral-B continues to recognize hy- gienists who go above and beyond the call of duty. I was so blessed to have been chosen as a Pros in the Profession Award Recipient in 2011. It allowed me to be confident in my career. This award also opened doors to using my expertise in education and advocacy. I have been asked to sit on the board of the Connecticut Oral Health Ini- tiative, which is a nonprofit advocacy or- ganization in the state of Connecticut that is dedicated to promoting oral health. I have been asked to join the Connecticut Dental Hygiene Association board to help strengthen hygiene membership to the association. I have been able to meet some extraordinary people and have had the opportunity to be a dental professional spokesperson on a popular day-time tele- vision show. Most importantly, this award has rein- forced in my heart and soul why I wanted to become a registered dental hygienist. I wanted to touch people’s lives. I wanted to motivate and inspire people. That is what the Pros in the Profession is all about! The goal of the Pros in the Profession award is to honor those who inspire us. I do hope that I have inspired others to be awesome at whatever they strive to make their life mission, and I thank Crest Oral-B for the opportunity to represent their idea of an outstanding hygienist. Editor’s note: For rules, regulations and nomination details for 2014 awards, visit www.facebook.com/professionalcrestoralb.