Greetings…and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! It is that time of year where most people look back on their year and make “resolutions” to do things differently, or improve upon their previous year.  It’s the 92nd year of the MDHA, and I know we are doing things differently than in 1923. However, one thing that has not changed is that your professional association is promoting the highest standards of dental hygiene education, licensure, practice and research; helping to ensure access to quality oral health care; and representing your legislative interests at the local, state and federal levels. Change is inevitable and we are embracing the opportunity to improve in 2015!  To kick…

3 Cheers for MDHA!!  We are coming off of a successful House of Delegates in October, we have a vibrant team on our Board of Trustees and we are motivated to strengthen our Association and the members we serve! You are an important part of the equation for success!  You are a valued professional who understands the benefits of belonging to an Association that cares about you and protecting what you do. We will be working hard this year to build relations, enhance our membership and strengthen our voices, so that we remain vital to the healthcare delivery system. An equation involves at least two quantities and states that two…

MDHA President’s Address October 19, 2014   Bringing harmony to the profession of dental hygiene… Welcome and thank you for being here to kickoff the 92nd year of the MDHA!! Before I begin my President’s address, I would like to introduce you to the ladies of Fusion: Joyce ~ Grosse Isle, Becky ~ St. Clair Shores, Jill ~ Elyria, OH, and Beth ~ Cleveland, OH. I ask that you sit back, clear your heads, take a deep breath and listen closely to how 4 different people doing 4 different things come together in harmony. (Sweet Adelines sing “Everything’s Coming up Roses”) Can you believe that I actually pondered going back…