Member News

The future starts now. ADHA President Erin
Haley-Hitz, RDH, BSDH, MS, FADHA, MAADH.
joins Matt for a sitdown at ADHA's recent
conference for a candid conversation about
her personal dental hygiene journey and her
vision for the profession and the upcoming
year. It's a future she made clear in the
ADHA24 Closing General Session, from
groundbreaking partnerships and programs
that ADHA members will see in the near
future to policy and professional autonomy.
Matt also provides a look at upcoming ADHA
events and opportunities.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ReTKSVArAjeY2qT222A8X?si=3SkwZaJyTfG8RiUY731maw&t=24&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A2SxXqZF5Q9DXVghYiMGbYO

ADHA President Erin Haley-Hitz will be doing a meet & greet at the Greater NY Dental Meeting at the AADH Booth #1826 on Sun. Dec. 1, 2024 1:00pm-1:30pm

Our member Ann Marie DePalma is presenting at the Greater NY Dental Meeting! Don't miss "Babbling, Movement & More"

ANN-MARIE C. DEPALMA, C.D.A, R.D.H.,
M.ED.
Course: 5300 Tuesday, December 3,
2024 - 2:00pm
- 5:00pm
Tuition: $65.00 3 CEUs
Recommended for: Dentists, Hygienists,
Assistants, All Team - HALF DAY
SEMINAR
AGD #: 430 - Pediatric Dentistry
BABBLING, MOVEMENT AND MORE

Congratulations to Brittany Cox on her Recent RDH Magazine Feature and Podcast Appearance with A Tale of Two Hygienists!

Article --> https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/alternative-practice/article/55134911/the-rise-of-green-dentistry

ATOTH Podcast --> https://youtu.be/HIYx7hyURcw?si=wlCfYvA-LkqnlVKd

This introductory event is for educators and/or those who are interested in becoming an educator. Takes place at RDH UOR 2024 in Denver. https://www.rdhmag.com/resources/video/14301984/transform-your-educational-journey-with-rdh-educator

Kyle Isaacs, Amanda Hill, Kari Carter-Cherelus and Melia Lewis.

Hayley Buckner and Kimberly Erdman

Congratulations to Nancy for receiving the 2023 Dental Hygiene Distinguished Alumnus Award from New York City College of Technology.

Congratulations to Melissa for having her research thesis published in the IJAHSP. Read it in TODAY's RDH https://www.todaysrdh.com/author/author_melissa-calhoun/

We regret to inform you of the passing of our dear friend & colleague Winnie. She was AADH Past-President 2018-2020, currently held positions on our Governing Council, Bylaws & Procedures, & Minutes Review Committees. She will be greatly missed as she has opened doors and helped so many in their professional growth & development. Winnie was a trailblazer who went above and beyond the call of duty! Her passion and dedication to the field of dentistry was absolutely amazing!

Wake:
Sinatra Memorial home 499 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers NY. Sunday, Apr 23 2PM-8PM
Sinatra Memorial Home, Inc.
(914) 963-5263
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MkLtw7sFh6aEhhMP9?g_st=ic

Funeral:
St. John the Baptist Church 670 Yonkers Ave.
Monday April 24 9:30AM
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
(914) 963-1486
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MHZ79nvSRy6fs7AV7?g_st=ic

For donations, please consider sending a donation in Winnie's honor to the ADHA Institute for Oral Health
https://mymembership.adha.org/Members/FundraisingADHA/Fund_Options.aspx”

Our member Hope is published in Dentistry IQ. Read her article titled: Hard Times Require Soft Skills: Going Back to the Basics of Dental Care. https://www.dentistryiq.com/dentistry/article/14287881/hard-times-require-soft-skills-going-back-to-the-basics-of-dental-care

Congratulations to Kimberly for being awarded Fellowship for her dedication and hard work in the profession.

Congratulations to Angela DO for being selected as AADH featured speaker at RDH UnderOne Roof 2023.

Congratulations to our 2022-2024 Treasurer for being awarded Fellowship for her dedication and hard work in the profession.

Congratulations to Tammy for being appointed by the ADHA Board of Directors to serve as a delegate for the United States in the upcoming IFDH meeting in Korea 2024.

Listen as Melissa is featured on the ADHA podcast as she discusses license portability challenges. http://wavve.link/d9oq8WY71?fbclid=IwAR1_PpfN0K4Yqu3DUh6YeweUpSYxnnWnuzKFzWHRoS--h2t5SMzW01uilvY

Congratulations to our 2022-2024 Immediate Past-President for being awarded Fellowship for her dedication and hard work in the profession.

Congratulations to Joyce for becoming a Life Member of ADHA.

AADH has planted a tree in memory of Abigail Lukes.