Prevention Days
Eastern International College Dental Hygiene Program continues prevention days for 3rd grader, special needs, and geriatric patients. Once again, NJDHA and NJ Coalition on Oral Health Access for Special Needs Groups (NJCOHA) are co-sponsoring these three events to be held during the Fall semester. Many thanks to Premier Dental for their generous donation of fluoride varnish and sealants.
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CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ORAL HEALTH
In NJ you can assist children is obtaining needed oral healthcare - volunteer and/or contribute with:
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute for Oral Health
For more information contact Stacy Onofrietti at ono4angels@gmail.com
GKASD Links
Scam Alert 6/7/2023:
The Division of Consumer Affairs (Division) is warning all licensed professionals about individuals impersonating New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) investigators, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents, DEA investigators, New Jersey Drug Control Unit investigators, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigators, and other law enforcement personnel, as part of an extortion scheme.
The impersonators are contacting licensees by telephone or letter, stating that they are the subject of an investigation. The callers are demanding money to clear up the matter, or threatening to revoke the individual’s license. Please be advised that the Division of Consumer Affairs will not contact licensees by telephone to discuss investigations or demand money.
Anyone receiving a telephone call from a person purporting to be any of the above mentioned individuals seeking money, should refuse the demand. We encourage you to report the call to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You may also report the call to the Division at AskConsumerAffairs@lps.state.nj.us
ADHA Institute for Oral Health (IOH) - Apply for Needed Funds
IOH administers funds for a variety of projects.
July 1 - applications open for The Mars Wrigley Foundation Community Service Grants (deadline October 1)
Congratulations to the MJKD Award Winner
Kathy Cybula-Tahmazian, RDH, BSHS, RN, MS is this year's recipient of the MJKD Faculty Mentorship Award! Kathy is a member of Southern Component and is on faculty at Camden County College. She will receive the award during the Opening Session at Annual Conference.
Bright Smiles, Bright Fultures
Delivering Health Education to Children
Calling all dental professionals!!!
The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program is looking for volunteers for visual examinations on children 12 years and younger from February through April at locations throughout New Jersey and New York.
CLICK HERE to view the letter from Omar Sanchez, RDH, NJDHA's Public Health Issues Director, with dates and locations listed.
You can email newyorkbsbfteam@gmail.com any dates you are interesting in volunteering for, and more information on the screening process will be emailed to you.
