The Michigan Dental Hygienists’ Association welcomes you to the 2015 Spirit of Michigan meeting! The MDHA is extremely proud and honored to be engaged with the Michigan Dental Association for our eighth year, presenting quality programs and special events for our members of the dental team! Lansing is the place to be in April, so come for the day, or come for four days, but just be sure to come! Many of our colleagues work tirelessly to bring you top-of-the-line speakers with the latest information and techniques to keep you up to date! Sign up early for the continuing education classes sponsored by the MDHA, and take advantage of the networking opportunities on the exhibit floor! Don’t forget to stop by the MDHA booth to see old friends, make new ones and get connected to your professional association. Let’s make this the best meeting ever! I look forward to seeing you there! Kathy Mielke, BS, RDH MDHA President ____________________________________________________ Program information Click Here for more info MDHA Co-Promoted Classes Thursday, April 23, 2015 CMS Oral Health Initiative: An Opportunity for Dental Hygienists — Nancy Gurzick, BS, MA Enhancing Professional and Personal Communication Skills: The Key to Effective Influence — Mary Marvar Friday, April 24, 2015  Let’s Talk About Infection Control and OSHA — John Molinari, PhD Flossing Your Patients to Death? — Debbie Sabatini, RDH, BS, BA Saturday, April 25, 2015 Ouch! That’s Sensitive! — Debbie Sabatini, RDH, BS, BA Alcohol, Drugs and Well-Being — Joan Lewis, DDS, MsD  

Join Lakeshore Dental Hygienists’ Association for a 2 CEU opportunity on April 22, 2015 from 6pm-830pm at the Grand Haven Community Center Presenting: Lewis Meyers - Sales and Marketing Manager at American Eagle Instruments, Inc. As a clinical dental hygienist, preserving your dental health and hands is very important. Using the proper instrument and proper technique can add years to your career. Learn about the different dental instruments available to you! American Eagle's XP Technology "sharpen free" instruments differ from other types of instruments. **Every attendee gets a FREE intstrument!** Cost is $20 for MDHA members or $35 for potential members. RSVP by April 17th to Mark Vanderhoek at 616-846-4953 or mjvh@hotmail.com Make checks payable to LDHA and send to: 1645 Colfax Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417

Please join Dental Seminars and Consulting PLLC for a 4 CE credit opportunity! Contact:Jackie Balcom Lindrup RDH MEd jackiebalcom111@gmail.com (231) 557-4880 Like us on FB for seminars and pictures! FRIDAY April 24, 2015 “Medical Histories and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office: Vital Signs for the Dental Team” Cindy Kleiman RDH, BS Earlybird: $65 (by 4/4) General Registration: $80 (4/4-4/22) 4 CE, GVSU Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center, Muskegon MI; 8:30-12:30 PM- space limited!!! Credit cards welcome.