Hygiene Tribune U.S. Edition No.3, 2016

T he American Dental Hygien- ists’ Association (ADHA) has an- nounced the details of its two plenary sessions and Commu- nity Service Day set to take place during the 2016 Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) at the 93rd Annual Session being held in downtown Pittsburgh from June 8–14. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, and Saturday, June 11, this years’ two keynote sessions will feature speak- ers Erik Wahl and Mika Brzezinski. Community Service Day — made pos- sible by the ADHA’s Foundation: Insti- tute for Oral Health (IOH) — is set for Wednesday, June 8, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Mercy Health Systems in down- town Pittsburgh. Sponsored by Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant, Thursday’s 8 a.m. session, titled “Unlock Your Creative Genius,” will be delivered by U.S. graffiti artist, author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur Wahl. Sponsored by Procter & Gamble Crest + Oral-B, Saturday’s session will begin with the ADHA awards ceremony at 8 a.m., followed by the keynote presen- tation, titled “Knowing Your Value,” by Brzezinski, best-selling author, journal- ist and cohost of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for both plenary sessions. All CLL attendees and exhibi- tors are encouraged to attend. “The enthusiasm and anticipation sur- rounding CLL at the 93rd Annual Session continues to build as we come ever closer to the largest gathering of dental hygiene professionals in the country,” said ADHA President Jill Rethman, RDH. “We are proud to introduce keynote speakers Erik Wahl and Mika Brzezinski, who are sure to bring unique perspectives and a great deal of energy to this years’ plenary ses- sions.” The ADHA and Institute for Oral Health are also pleased to once again be hosting Community Service Day — a kickoff to the annual session. The Community Ser- vice Day program is designed to bring registered dental hygienists from around the country together in a local commu- nity outreach event. Participants educate at-risk populations and help support the community by providing dental hygiene education, oral cancer screening and var- nish treatments. “This is an initiative that demonstrates the foundation’s determination to bet- ter the public’s total health by increasing the awareness of and access to quality oral health care,” said Reth- man about the Com- munity Service Day’s impact. “We made a significant impact on older adults at CLL Nashville last year and hope to do the same for special needs in- dividuals of the Pitts- burgh region in June.” More than 2,000 attendees will be at ADHA’s convention, where dental hy- gienists gather for professional develop- ment, continuing education, exhibits, networking and social events. About the ADHA The American Dental Hygienists’ Associ- ation is the largest national organization representing the professional interests of more than 185,000 dental hygienists across the country. Dental hygienists are preventive oral health professionals, licensed in dental hygiene, who provide ADHA announces keynotes and Community Service Day details educational, clinical and therapeutic ser- vices that support total health through the promotion of optimal oral health. For more information about the ADHA, dental hygiene or the link between oral health and general health, visit the ADHA at www.adha.org. About the Institute for Oral Health Founded in 1957, the ADHA Institute for Oral Health is the philanthropic foun- dation to advance professional excel- lence in dental hygiene education and research. Working for the dental hygiene community, the ADHA Institute for Oral Health provides opportunities for academic achievement through schol- arships and fellowships, resources to advance the professional field through research grants and support for dental hygienists to improve the public’s health through community service grants. For more information, visit www.adha.org/ institute-for-oral- health. (Source: ADHA) Graffiti artist, author, entrepreneur Erik Wahl and MSNBC ‘Morning Joe’ cohost Mika Brzezinski will speak at the two morning plenary sessions The David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh is host site of the ADHA’s 2016 Center for Lifelong Learning at the 93rd Annual Session, from June 8–14 . Photo/Provided by VisitPittsburgh As part of the largest gathering of den- tal hygiene professionals in the U.S., the American Dental Hygienists’ Association will launch a charitable fun run/walk titled In Motion: 5K Run-Walk-Fun on Thursday, June 9, at 8 p.m. in downtown Pittsburgh. Set to take place during the 2016 Center for Lifelong Learning at the 93rd Annual Session, the race is designed to raise funds for ADHA’s foundation, the Institute for Oral Health, which is committed to empowering, supporting and developing education and research opportunities for dental hygiene profes- sionals. “The Institute for Oral Health is thrilled to host its inaugural 5K to further our mission of service, research and schol- arship,” said Kelli Swanson Jaecks, MA, RDH, chair of the ADHA Institute of Oral Health. “This event will be the highlight Institute for Oral Health plans 5k run/walk of the annual session, and whether you run, walk or shuffle, I invite everybody to participate in what will be the first of many memorable 5Ks to come.” Scholarships, research, access to care Proceeds from the fun run/walk will help fund scholarships for dental hygiene stu- dents, provide research opportunities for those expanding the field of dental hygiene, and support dental hygienists who donate their services to improve ac- cess to oral health care and education in their communities. Runners and walkers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the event as individuals or in teams. All participants will be treated to an “After Glow Party” immediately following the race. In addi- tion, ADHA hosted an In Motion: 5K Run- Walk-Fun Song Contest on social media, in which the song with the most votes at the end of the contest is being crowned as the anthem of this year’s race. “The In Motion: 5K Run-Walk-Fun is an exciting way to engage students, exhibi- tors, friends, alumni, states, corporate sponsors and districts, all running or walking together for a great cause,” said ADHA CEO Ann Battrell. “With more funds, IOH can increase its presence na- tionwide and continue to do great work in the field of oral health.” For 5K registration information, go to www.crowdrise.com/ADHARunWalk2016. To join in the race excitement and stay updated, you can follow the ADHA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, using the hashtag #IOH5K. You can also visit Facebook.com/InstituteforOralHealth. (Sources: ADHA) HYGIENE TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Hygiene Newspaper ·U.S. Edition www.dental-tribune.com April 2016 — Vol. 9, No. 3

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