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Focuses on the approaches of associations to effective management practice in dental hygiene services in the U.S. Contribution of dental hygienists to the health of the community; Means of increasing the public awareness of dental hygienists; Identification of access to oral health care.

Highlights the 81st annual session of the American Dental Hygienists' Association House of Delegates in Dallas, Texas. Plan to adopt a policy that defines an advanced dental hygiene practitioner to be a dental hygienist; Provision of a diagnostic, preventive, restorative, and therapeutic services to the public; Use of mouth and head protection for participants during sports activities.

Comments on the annual session of the American Dental Hygienists' Association in Dallas, Texas. Activities presented; Remarks on the commitments of dental hygienist in advancing their profession; Accounts on the challenges in the field of dental hygiene.

Reports on the appointment of dental hygienist Karen S. Bateman to the Utah State Dental Board. Career background; Duties and responsibilities; Expertise in the field of dental hygiene.

Highlights the annual meeting of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) in Madrid, Spain. Participation of the American Dental Hygienists' Association to the conference; Discussion of recent research and techniques in the field of dental hygiene; Plan of the IFDH to create the World Dental Hygienists' Award to recognize registered dental hygienists and students who help advanced the field of dental hygiene.

Reports on the denial of the Federal Trade Commission to the motion of the South Carolina Board of Dentistry to dismiss the suit filed against them by dental hygienists. Restriction of the ability of dental hygienists to provide dental services to school children and other underserved populations; Competition in the provision of preventive oral health services to children; Contribution of dental hygienists in lessening the impact of the oral health crisis.

Reports that dentist Esther Wilkins signed copies of her book "Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist," 9th ed, at the 81st annual session of the American Dental Hygienists' Association in Dallas, Texas. Sponsor of the book signing reception; Special features of the book; Use of exercises that recall memory to build knowledge, activities that encourage critical thinking to develop competencies and Web-based and literature-based inquiry to promote discovery.

Profiles dental hygienist Mary D. Cooper. Educational background; Occupation; Mentor; Most prized possession; Proudest accomplishment; Favorite hobby.

Presents news briefs related to dental hygiene in the United States as of August 2004. Kansas dental board's issuance of interim extended care permits for dental hygienists until the board completes final rulemaking; Governor of Maine's signing of the House Bill 1457; New York governor George Pataki's signing of legislation that will require dental students to complete a clinically based postdoctoral general practice or specialty dental residency program.

Presents the American Dental Hygienists' Association Institute for Oral Health Donor Honor Roll for 2003-2004. Church and Dwight Co. Inc.; Aetna Foundation; Sustainer; Program update.

Presents the winners of the 2004 Recognition Award for Dental Hygiene Programs with the American Dental Hygienists' Association membership of full-time dental hygienist faculty. Athens Technical College; Baltimore City Community College; Eastern Washington University; University of New Mexico; West Los Angeles College.

Reports that dental hygienist Deborah E. Fleming has been named the 2004 Linda DeVore Leadership Scholars Program winner. Hope to develop and hone her leadership potential in an educational setting; Recognition of the need to value each person's contribution to the overall objective and to foster teamwork; Career history.

Reports that Cathy Point, a dental hygienist from has been working with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to make sure that dental hygiene has a role in future missions. Nondisclosure agreement signed by Point with NASA; Use of a life's worth of knowledge and skills in providing suggestions and recommendations from the fields of dental hygiene, pharmacology and intellectual property.

Reports on the appearance of Tammi O. Byrd, past president of the American Dental Hygienists' Association, in the national educational television series "Today's Family" in the U.S. Subject of the discussion; Features of the program; Schedule of the airing.

Profiles Kandy K. Learned, a faculty member of the dental hygiene department at Pueblo Community College in Pueblo, Colorado. Career highlights; Educational background; Impetus to the interest of Learned in the position.

Suggests steps on how a dental hygienists become a volunteer during election campaign. Importance of having knowledge on the chosen legislator; Approaches in contacting campaign staff; Advantage of educating dental hygienists to be participants in the political process.

Reports on the appointment of dental hygienist Ann E. Naber to the state dental board in Ohio. Term of office; Job description; Career background.

Presents a letter to the editor clarifying the distinction between dentists and dental hygienists.

Profiles Susan Callahan Barnard, a dental hygienist from New Jersey. Career background; Educational accomplishment; Impetus to the interest of Barnard in the profession.

Reports legislative developments in the field of dentistry in the U.S. Improvement in the access to oral health care under House Bill 5363; Creation of two categories for dental hygienists under Senate Bill 6554; Granting of permission to dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide analgesia.

Focuses on the role of dental hygienists in providing standard of care to patients. Awareness of the public on the practice of dental hygiene; Description of periodontal disease; Importance of oral health care.

Profiles Noreen Ryan Dowd, a registered dental hygienist, coordinator for adjunct dental hygiene faculty and former president of the Florida Dental Hygiene Association. Career background; Opinions and interests in relation to dental health issues.

Points out the existence of diversity among dental hygienists in the U.S. Observation during oral health meetings of the American Dental Hygienists' Association; Result of the call for dental hygienists in medical settings; Consideration of the boundaries of the dental hygiene profession.

Profiles Lora Pasierb, dental hygienist. Career background; Accomplishments; Changes in the profession.

Reports on the optimism of dental hygienist on the approval of final rules for public health supervision for promulgation in early 2004. Approval of a dental hygienist with three years of experience to have a written agreement with a dentist that permits the dental hygienist to treat patients in a variety of public settings; Assessment of the efficacy of the program in meeting the needs of the undeserved; Finalization of rules pertaining to dental hygienists administering nitrous oxide.

Profiles Robert Miller, full-time dental hygiene practitioner in a general practice and adjunct clinical faculty at the Montgomery County Community College. Birthplace; Home address; Reason for choosing the dental hygiene profession; Career mentors; Prized possessions.

Reports on news and developments concerning the dental hygiene profession in the United States. Nevada Board of Dental Examiners' hearings on proposed rules that would expand the dental hygiene scope of practice; Signing of the Maryland Senate, Dental Hygienists General Supervision bill; Signing of Senate Bill 190 into law by Montana governor Judy Martz.

Reports on American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) executive director, Stanley B. Peck's announcement of his retirement following the ADHA 81st Annual Session in Dallas, Texas. Focus on key initiatives outline in ADHA strategic plan; Comments of colleagues on Peck; Contributions to the field of dental hygiene.

Highlights the National Dental Hygiene Month in the U.S. Theme of the event; Contact information; Call of the American Dental Hygienists' Association to dental hygienists.

Narrates the experience about oral health care in the U.S. Information obtained from the patient; Link between gum disease and heart attacks; Dissemination of information to the patient by dental hygienists.

Profiles Janet S. Turley, director of the Rose State College Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Program in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Educational background; Enjoyment in teaching dental teachings; Challenge in using technology in dental hygiene profession.

Reports developments related to dental care in the U.S. as of August 2003. Schedule for the Arizona dental board hearing on the implementation of licensure by credentials law; Permission given by the Minnesota State Department of Human Services for dental hygienists to apply for Medicaid provider numbers; Passage of the West Virginia Senate Bill 329, allowing the administration of infiltration and block anesthesia by dental hygienists.

Profiles dental hygienist Linda Bohacek from the U.S. Educational background; Hobbies of Bohacek; Career background.

Reports on the receipt of dentists Maxine Wehling and Heidi Philley of the Award for Dental Hygienists given by the Crest/American Dental Hygienists Association in the U.S. Development of oral cancer screening booth by Wehling; Establishment of an on-site dental hygiene clinic for people with Down syndrome by Philley; Prizes won by Wehling and Philley.

Profiles dental hygienist Juanita Robinson in Gary, Indiana. Educational background; Work experiences; Professional achievements.

Profiles dental hygienist Linda Belaus in the U.S. Educational background; Career highlights; Achievements.

Profiles Sandra Tesch, outreach specialist from the Department of Health in Austin, Texas. Educational background; Career highlights; Views on the development of dental hygiene in the country.

Profiles Pamela S. Ridilla, chairperson of the Daytona Beach Community College Department of Dental Sciences in DeLand, Florida. Views on the dental hygiene profession; Views on key changes in the dental profession; Predilections.

Reports on key developments relevant to dental hygienists in several states in the U.S. as of January 2003. Implementation of the licensure-by-credentials law in Arizona; Passage into law of several bills supported by the California Dental Hygienists' Association in 2002; Issuance of rules for endorsement of dental hygienists to apply sealants and varnishes without supervision in Washington.

Profiles dental hygienist Diane Vasiliadis in the U.S. Family background; Creation of dental care program for persons with developmental disabilities; Career development.

Reports developments related to dental hygienists in the U.S. as of December 2002. Implementation of Medicaid regulations for dental hygiene services in health care settings; Identification of continuing education course requirement for dental hygiene licensure; Establishment of rules permitting dental personnel to perform transepithelial biopsies.

Profiles Mary Kellerman, dental hygienists. Educational background; Career development; Recognition for many community service efforts.

Profiles dental hygienist Tami Grzesikowski in Seminole, Florida. Educational background; Occupation; Accomplishments being a dental hygienist.

Reports issues related to dental laws in the U.S. Approval on the practice of dental hygienist under the supervision of the state dental director; Administration of local anesthesia; Clarification on the scope of practice of dental hygienist.

Profiles dental hygienist Mary Gilson Layher in Michigan. Educational background; Work experiences; Involvement in the American Dental Hygienists' Association.

Reports the dental project funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration in the U.S. Comparison of services of dental hygienists; Documentation on the differences in dental laws nationwide; Assessment on the legal scope of practice of dental hygienists.

Profiles dental hygienist Mary Doyle Keefe in Nashua, New Hampshire. Educational background; Work experiences; Paintings of Keefe featured in the magazine.

Profiles Michelle Smith, a registered dental hygienist who became paraplegic due to an accident in California. Academic background; Job description; Work routine.

Profiles Joyce Flieger, dental hygiene educator and substitute dental hygienist in Tucson, Arizona. Academic background; Reason for choosing the profession; Accomplishment.

Focuses on the selection of dental hygienist Carol Brown as the chair of the Nebraska State Board of Dental Examiners. Job responsibilities; Career background; Accomplishments and achievements.