Peninsula Dental Hygienists' Association

Article date:  February 2012

Amy Rankin, RDH, BSDH, participated with Give Kids a Smile on February 3, 2012 by teaching proper dental hygiene and health to 8 classes of 2nd and 3rd graders at Langley Elementary School in Hampton.  Dr. Feild and his assistant performed dental exams.
Amy was joined by Julie Martin, RDH, BSDH for the first class, then Julie moved on to Frances Mallory Elementary.
Later, several participants met for lunch to discuss their morning, including Amy, Nakia Howard, RDH, BSDH, Dr. Bernhard, her assistant Kristie, and friend Barbara.
6 schools on the Peninsula benefited from dental education and exams.  The experience was fulfilling for those who volunteered for Children's Dental Health Month.



Article date:  February 4, 2011

Around 130 head start children were educated and screened for proper dental care on February 4th, 2011 at Frances Mallory Elementary School.
Amy Rankin, RDH and Kristie (dental assistant) provided the education.
Dr. Coveny and Autumn (dental assistant) provided the screenings.
Dr. Bernhard conducted the program Give Kids a Smile through the health department.
We were honored to provide this community service during Children's Dental Health Month.

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On Friday, February 4, 2011, Delta Dental Smarts Smiles® and Richmond Dental Society  co-sponsor the ninth annual Give Kids a Smile® Day in Richmond.  Nationwide, the event is designed as an awareness and education day, with free dental care provided for as many children as possible.  Our purpose is to see children who have no other means to obtain adequate dental care.  In addition to a screening exam, the children in Richmond will receive a prophylaxis and fluoride varnish.  Oral health education using dental literature and hands-on demonstrations are also key components of Give Kids a Smile Day in Richmond.  Necessary follow-up care will be coordinated following the event. 
 
Children were transported from area schools and Head Start programs to the Acca Shriners’ Temple at 1712 Bellevue Avenue.  We were excited and worked closely with the community to make this day possible.   The Peninsula Dental Hygienists' Association was represented by EuNiece.

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Article date:  October 2010

October is Dental Hygiene Month!  PDHA is proud of our hygienist for volunteering this month at the Lackey Free Clinic, Thank you Kathy and Rachel! 



January 14, 2010

Mission Of Mercy See flyer for details.

PDHA is accepting donations of dental x-ray film.  All film size are needed.  If anyone has film to donate please contact PDHA President, Jennifer Podish.  You can bring your donation of films to our monthly meetings. PDHA will be coordinating the delivery of this film to area free dental clinics.

Article date:  02/05/2010

What a great time Michelle Stephenson, RDH and Amy Rankin, RDH had at South Morrison Elementary School during Children's Dental Health Month! We educated all of the first through third grade classes (about 16 different groups of students) in proper dental hygiene. Grades one through six also received dental exams by the volunteer dentists.
Thank you Dr. Bernhard for including us in this event!

Respectfully submitted by:  Amy Rankin, RDH

Article date:  February 11, 2010

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Kathy want to send out a note of thanks to all that participated in the first round of Give Kids a Smile and request more assistance for the makeup gkas. please forward to all.  Thanks.


As some of you may know  the snow took its toll on the screening and education program.  We had only three schools to participate two canceled due to snow.  However, what we had was great! good tee shirts this year!

South Morrison Elementary  Dr. Randy Owen, Dr. Meredith Parks, Dr. George Jacobs did exams on 164 children  Amy Rankin RDH and Michelle Stephenson RDH  did education sessions for 300 kids in 15 classrooms.  Dr. Bill Parks provided toothbrushes for those kids who did not participate in the screening but did particpate in the education program.. Thanks so much folks.  27% of the kids needed care

Dr. Gerald Freeman provided screenings to 40 kids at Langley elementary and Kristie Chester DA conducted classroom education for about 100 children  28% needed care.  Dr. Freemans daughter teaches there so he got to talk to her class himself! great job

Dr. Russell Pape and his assistant screened children at Merrimack elementary.  They had the help of Ms.. Carolyn Moore RDH who did the education portion.  65 kids were seen and 22% needed care.  They had the best breakfast and lunch compliments of Ms. Hicks-White pupil services. Appreciate your help!

Happily our other two school rescheduled for February 26, 2010.  Carver Elementary has asked us to screen Kindergarten and first grade.  And Bryan Elementary has about 200 children to be screend on Feb 26,2010. 

We need to ask for help again.  Let me know if you can help.  I need at least 2 dentists and assistants per site and at least a hygienist and and assistant per site to help with education. 

Help us make this make-up GKAS another great success  email me at eabernhard@aol.com

February 2009

Carver Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia

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April 2009  “Pinning” at Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association,  Annual Session this past weekend, April 4th, 2009.   Seniors attended a workshop on professionalism and received a RDH (registered dental hygienist) pin from their professional association (Peninsula and Tidewater Components) at the statewide event. .

10-7-08

Susan Oharr, RDH, MPH

Maternal and Early Child Oral Health Coordinator

Division of Dental Health

VA Depatment of Health