Lauren Havard
Class of 09 PRCC
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~ ABOUT US ~
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Overview
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) was formed in 1923 to develop communication and mutual cooperation among dental hygienists. Today, ADHA is the largest national organization representing the professional interests of the more than 120,000 registered dental hygienists (RDHs) in the United States.
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A listing of all MS schools offering degree in Dental Hygiene is here...
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ADHA and MDHA gives members the tools, information and support you need to build your careers, we position dental hygiene as a champion of oral health and as a valuable partner of the dental industry.
Benefits
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DH Students Class of 08 at Mississippi Delta Community College at Moorhead, MS.
Students are Laura Beth McDaniel and Stephen Langley.
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Join our organization. Empower yourself within your profession. Take part in decisions and legislation that affect your career. Read more here....
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| ADHA CORE PRINCIPLES |
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Dedication to dental profession
- Long-Standing supporter of dental hygienist
- Commitment to the personal/ professional success of our members.
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DH Student at work at PRCC |
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- continuing education curriculum
- information-packed reserach journal and magazine
- nationwide employment assistance program
- networking opportunities through state Constituent and local Component organizations
- be a part of the most powerful voice for the profession's collective goals, advocating for advancements that result in better care and more rewarding careers.
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Info below is from the
Dental Hygiene Program
Vocational Technical School
Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS
If you are interested in a health career oriented toward preventing disease and helping patients maintain good oral health, dental hygiene may be the career for you.
If you would like
- the responsibility of direct patient care
- the opportunity to work in pleasant surroundings
- the satisfaction of helping others
- the chance to work with people on an individual basis
- the convenience of flexible work hours
- the opportunity to practice nationwide and abroad
- a career with many job opportunities,
Then dental hygiene may be right for you.
Dental hygiene functions vary somewhat from state to state. Functions routinely performed by dental hygienists in Mississippi include, but are not limited to:
- scaling and polishing teeth
- applying fluoride treatments and dental sealants
- taking and processing x-rays
- examining teeth and surrounding tissues
- screening for hypertension and oral cancer
- educating patients regarding dental diseases, plaque control, and proper home care
- providing dental health education in the community
- providing nutritional information and advice
Dental hygienists can work in private dental offices; dental clinics and hospitals, public health facilities, and product research centers. Hygienists can also work in health education and product sales and marketing.
Credentials
All states require licensure to practice this profession. A license is issued by the State Board of Dental Examiners after sucessful completion of both clinical and written examination. The National Board of Dental Hygiene Examination must also be passed to qualify for licensure. |
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