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For more information about certificate, bachelor`s, and master`s degree programs for dental hygienists at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, contact Dr. Ann W. Tucker, UMDNJ - SHRP, 65 Bergen St., Newark, NJ 07107; (201) 982-4751.
- The programs provide advanced study in periodontology, oral pathology, current dental hygiene and dental issues, health sciences or biology, health professions education, managed care, or health care informatics.
- The programs provide opportunities to pursue educational experiences in a variety of alternative health care delivery settings.
- The programs are on a part-time or full-time basis.
Clark College
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For more information about the seminars below, contact Clark College, Business & Industry Training, 1800 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98663-3598; (360) 992-2290. All of the seminars are hosted by Clark College in Vancouver, Wash.
- Expanded Functions: Restorative Dentistry, July 22-27, 29, 30.
- Expanded Functions: Nitrous Oxide Administration, July 15-16.
- Expanded Functions: Local Anes-thesia, July 17-20.
Concord Dental Seminars
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For more information about seminars titled, "Soft Tissue Management/Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy," contact Concord Dental Seminars, (800) 603-8032. The course will be taught at the following dates and locations:
- Chicago (April 12), South Bend, Ind. (April 13), Washington, D.C. (April 26), Richmond, Va. (April 27).
- Denver (May 3), Colorado Springs (May 4), New Orleans (May 17), Baton Rouge (May 18).
- Portland, Ore. (June 7), Seattle (June 8), Minneapolis (June 28), Rochester, Minn. (June 29).
- Anchorage, Alaska (July 12), Fairbanks, Alaska (July 13), Anaheim, Calif. (July 26), San Diego (July 27).
california
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California Dental Hygienists Associa-tion: For more information, contact CDHA, (916) 442-4531.
- Spring Scientific Session, April 12, Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, Calif.
Florida
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Florida Dental Hygienists` Associa-tion: For more information, contact Betty Dalton, RDH, 614 Golf Course Drive, Fort Walton, FL 32547; (904) 862-7641.
- Meet Your Florida Requirements, Sept. 27-29, Royal Plaza Hotel, Orlando, Fla.
Georgia
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Atlanta Dental Hygienists` Society: For more information, contact Debbie Douda, chair, continuing education, (770) 479-7841 (evenings).
- Drugs Patients Take: Implications for Dentistry, Saturday, April 20, Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center in Duluth, Ga. Presentation is by Frieda Atherton Pickett, RDH.
Hawaii
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Hawaii Dental Hygiene Association: For more information, contact Brenda Tamanaha, 98-348 Kaonohi St. #1, Aiea, HI 96701; (808) 484-1938.
- Ultrasonic Scaling vs. Rootplaning: Myth or Reality, April 17, Neil S. Blaisdell Center.
Maine
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Maine Dental Hygienists` Association: For more information about the association`s 70th annual meeting, contact Marji Harmer-Beem, (207) 865-6641 or Melissa Stevenson (207) 782-3699.
- The annual session is scheduled for June 21-22 at Samoset Resort, Rockport, Maine.
Maryland
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Maryland Dental Hygienists` Associa-tion: For more information, contact Educational Designs, (510) 735-3238 or (410) 374-1717.
- Spring Scientific Session, April 27, Washingtonian Marriott, Gaithersburg, Md.
Upper Potomac Dental Hygienists Society: For more information, contact Susan Anderson, RDH, Dental Hygiene Program, Allegany Community College, Cumberland, MD 21502; (301) 724-7700, ext. 543.
- Instrument Design, Maintenance and Sharpening, April 17, at Allegany Community College.
Montana
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Montana Dental Hygienists` Associa-tion: For more information, contact Penny Hulett, RDH, 333 Cumberland, Lolo, MT 59847; (406) 273-6425.
- Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Treatment of the Periodontal Diseases, April 13, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Anaconda, Mont.
New Jersey
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Bergen County Dental Hygienists` Association: For more information, contact Maria Workman, 80 Prospect Ave., Westwood, NJ 07675; (201) 666-0312.
- Infection Control Certification, April 25, June 27, Bergen Pines Hospital, Paramus.
- EMS Piezo-Ceramic Ultrasonic Scalers, May 23, Bergen Pines.
- New Dental Technology and Trends, Oct. 10, Bergen Pines.
- Disease Transmission: Reducing Your Occupational Risk, Nov. 24.
- NJDHA Annual Session, Oct. 23, Mt. Laurel.
New York
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Long Island Dental Hygienists` Association: For more information, contact Donna Basti, RDH, (516) 587-6799, or Rozanne Klaus, RDH, (516) 671-7523.
- Two educational programs at the Greater Long Island Dental Meeting on April 17-18 at the Huntington Hilton in Melville, Long Island.
Dental Hygienists` Association of the State of New York: For more information, contact Winnie Furnari, RDH, 5 Blueberry Lane, Highland Mills, NY 10930; (914) 928-2033.
- Empire Conference, October 18-20, The Desmond Hotel, Albany, N.Y.
Tennessee
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The Tennessee Academy of Dental Hygiene: For more information, contact Ginger Akins, (423) 892-8486.
- Geriatrics and Nutrition, April 20, Cumberland Mountain State Park.
Virginia
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Virginia Dental Hygienists Associa-tion: For more information about the 1996 annual session on April 25-28 in Fredericksburg, Va., contact Deborah A. Nastelli, RDH, 311 Ironside Cove, Stafford, VA 22554; (540) 659-9134.
- On April 26: AIDS/OSHA Update.
- On April 27: Forensic Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Body Mechanics and Your Job, Cosmetic Dentistry, Auto-mated Scaler Techniques, and DNA Technology and Its Role on Soft Tissue Management.
Wyoming
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Wyoming Dental Hygienists Associa-tion: For more information, contact Joy Bowles, RDH, Box 3417, Jackson, WY 83001; (307) 733-9592.
- Ergonomics: How to Take Care of Yourself, June 7, The Wort Hotel, Jackson, Wyoming.
- Enhancement of Radiographic Diagnostic Skills in the Assessment of Periodontal Disease, June 8, The Wort Hotel, Jackson, Wyoming.
