Member News
Jan 19, 2025
AADH President Melissa Calhoun can be found on the cover of RDH Magazine.
Congratulations to President Calhoun! Check out the article. https://www.rdhmag.com/
![AADH President Melissa Calhoun can be found on the cover of RDH Magazine.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_3e0a527461044b908696bfeac012b1f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Sep 15, 2024
ADHA Podcast: One on One with the ADHA
President Erin Haley-Hitz (Ep 143)
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 Podcast: One on One with the ADHA
President Erin Haley-Hitz (Ep 143)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4f7e1_6a7c78f3e7ea46a1897e0a3f93900746~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.png)
Sep 15, 2024
ADHA President Erin Haley-Hitz
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
![ADHA President Erin Haley-Hitz](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4f7e1_82e430cb26654136a485506e5dd6448d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Aug 31, 2024
Ann Marie DePalma
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
![Ann Marie DePalma](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4f7e1_0490321f765947cda5d3f76ee77a2726~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.png)
Aug 31, 2024
Brittany Cox BS, RDH, PG Dip, MAADH
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
![Brittany Cox BS, RDH, PG Dip, MAADH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_d83e1dc842d9429492a6690e452b6e3a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.png)
Jan 18, 2024
Jell-Ed is introducing Transform Your Educational Journey with "RDH Educator"
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
![Jell-Ed is introducing Transform Your Educational Journey with "RDH Educator"](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_8f828b94bff74e0cb04376ae67542c61~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.png)
Jan 17, 2024
Congratulations to our members who will be presenting at RDH UOR Annual Conference 2024 in Denver
Kyle Isaacs, Amanda Hill, Kari Carter-Cherelus and Melia Lewis.
![Congratulations to our members who will be presenting at RDH UOR Annual Conference 2024 in Denver](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_35b12ce770c14c78996e383ce8195907~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Jan 17, 2024
Congratulations to our members who will be presenting at ADHA Annual Conference 2024 in New Orleans
Hayley Buckner and Kimberly Erdman
![Congratulations to our members who will be presenting at ADHA Annual Conference 2024 in New Orleans](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_35b12ce770c14c78996e383ce8195907~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Oct 7, 2023
Nancy Ryan Barnes RDH, MAADH
Congratulations to Nancy for receiving the 2023 Dental Hygiene Distinguished Alumnus Award from New York City College of Technology.
![Nancy Ryan Barnes RDH, MAADH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_9f4ac3edd7204ce9b88ce21015c991f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Jul 24, 2023
Melissa Calhoun BAS-DH, RDH, MAADH
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/
![Melissa Calhoun BAS-DH, RDH, MAADH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_f88f7ac2ba6345b3b145643c26e60ceb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Apr 22, 2023
Winnie Furnari MS, RDH, FAADH, FAAFS, FADE, FADHA
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!
![Winnie Furnari MS, RDH, FAADH, FAAFS, FADE, FADHA](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_70b57acbaf0c4d9c8a3b749a1ac5c137~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Apr 22, 2023
Service Arrangements for: Winnie Furnari MS, RDH, FAADH, FAAFS, FADE, FADHA
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”
![Service Arrangements for: Winnie Furnari MS, RDH, FAADH, FAAFS, FADE, FADHA](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_37e83e99b04e4768b786f9a1144985d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Apr 9, 2023
Hope Loyd, BSDH, RDH, MAADH
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
![Hope Loyd, BSDH, RDH, MAADH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_73954cfd4c254617b294a2733883a643~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.png)
Mar 20, 2023
Kimberly Erdman RDH, PHDHP, FAADH
Congratulations to Kimberly for being awarded Fellowship for her dedication and hard work in the profession.
![Kimberly Erdman RDH, PHDHP, FAADH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_dfdee93e244a4c58b04f243a56b34a5a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Feb 25, 2023
An Chih DO RDH, MEd, MAADH
Congratulations to Angela DO for being selected as AADH featured speaker at RDH UnderOne Roof 2023.
![An Chih DO RDH, MEd, MAADH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_23de8a4bb8604e339b832dbacbce54f7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Jan 5, 2023
Valoree Althoff RDH, BS, MHA, PRP, CPP-T, FAADH
Congratulations to our 2022-2024 Treasurer for being awarded Fellowship for her dedication and hard work in the profession.
![Valoree Althoff RDH, BS, MHA, PRP, CPP-T, FAADH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_11354c3e90424ac2acc56b6243bff86c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Jan 5, 2023
Tammy L. Filipiak RDH, MS
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.
![Tammy L. Filipiak RDH, MS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_a691381a47274949a05364747899c96c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Dec 27, 2022
President-elect Melissa Calhoun BASDH, MS, RDH, MAADH
Listen as Melissa is featured on the ADHA podcast as she discusses license portability challenges. http://wavve.link/d9oq8WY71?fbclid=IwAR1_PpfN0K4Yqu3DUh6YeweUpSYxnnWnuzKFzWHRoS--h2t5SMzW01uilvY
![President-elect Melissa Calhoun BASDH, MS, RDH, MAADH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_f88f7ac2ba6345b3b145643c26e60ceb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Nov 20, 2022
Carolynn Zeitz RDH, RDA, MA, FAADH
Congratulations to our 2022-2024 Immediate Past-President for being awarded Fellowship for her dedication and hard work in the profession.
![Carolynn Zeitz RDH, RDA, MA, FAADH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_c6b34aec502040e7bdc0c868be3dea76~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Oct 25, 2022
Joyce Turcotte RDH, MEd, FAADH
Congratulations to Joyce for becoming a Life Member of ADHA.
![Joyce Turcotte RDH, MEd, FAADH](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34932d_9bef4ea6f3aa4cc2bb7f1fadfea761e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_265,h_158,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)