Peninsula Dental Hygienists' Association

Article date:  January 11th, 2012

Rally Day Agenda
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM        Arrival and proceed through security

8:30 AM    Mandatory meeting in Committee Room (HR 3 in the Capitol Building) for lobbyist introduction.  Introduction of VDHA lobbyist, Cal Whitehead and Ralston King, by Kelly Williams. Entrance to Capitol Building is on Bank Street.

8:45- 9:10    House Committee Meeting on Health, Welfare and Institutions. House Room D for those who wish to attend.


9:00 AM-10:30 AM         Visit with legislators and deliver goodie bags; please use this
                Valuable time to network with your fellow colleagues, students,
And MOST importantly to interact with your legislators. Remember, these are the men and women who make the laws that impact your practice of dental hygiene!!!! Use this time
Wisely to let them know you care (and you vote).
               

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM      Group Photo (please meet back in HR 3 and then we will go outside on the Capitol Steps for photo)

11:00 AM     General Assembly Session Convenes, split groups so that there is representation in each chamber House of Delegates and Senate.

11:30 AM    Capitol Tours begin

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

There is a parking garage and ample metered parking around the Capitol.
Please be prepared to go through a security check in the Capitol and the General Assembly Buildings. 
Talking points will be finalized at the meeting in the morning.
Wear comfortable shoes and dress warmly! You will be walking inside and outside.
Bring photo ID for security purposes.
VDHA Government Relations - Cal Whitehead   HYPERLINK "mailto:cwhithead@whiteheadconsulting.net" cwhithead@whiteheadconsulting.net (804) 389-2825; Ralston King  HYPERLINK "mailto:rking@whiteheadconsulting.net" rking@whiteheadconsulting.net (804) 310-2718; Tristan McDonald  HYPERLINK "mailto:tristanemacdonald@gmail.com" tristanemacdonald@gmail.com (540) 525-8460


Article date:  April 25, 2011
A condensed report of the VDHA Annual Session 2011 actions taken at the HOD.  This is information our members are entitled to receive and will hopefully read what we are reporting as their representative elected to serve.

Article date:  Jan 24, 2011

Please go to 
http://legis.virginia.gov/  and click on "Who's My Legislator"  to then identify your delegate and senator.

Article Date:  July 28, 2010

The recent collaboration with our Virginia Dental Association colleagues and subsequent defeat of legislation that would allow insurance companies to set fees for non-covered services has fostered an even stronger working relationship between our associations.  We have demonstrated that we are dedicated and committed to protecting the oral and systemic health of the public we serve.

Now it is more important than ever for us to protect and advance dental hygiene in Virginia.

Due to today’s economy, many members have had to reduce their contributions toward our legislative representation.  It is imperative that we proactively participate in the reorganization of the regulations that govern the practice of our profession.  It is critical that we have representation during these upcoming Board of Dentistry meetings so that our voice will be heard and our scope of practice will remain intact.  In order to do this, VDHA needs your support.  Please help achieve this goal by contributing to VDHA’s Legislative Fund.  Every dollar we raise will help to ensure our ability to practice as registered dental hygienists for many years to come.

Please send your contribution today to:
VDHA Legislative Fund
c/o Trish MacDougall

13219 Pennypacker Lane

Fairfax, VA 22033

Pam Kitner, RDH: VDHA Governmental and Professional Affairs Council Chair

Carrie Simpson, BFA, BSDH, RDH:  VDHA Regulation and Practice Chair

Article date:  6-3-10
An invitation to join in the mission of making a greater difference.  I am grateful and proud that we can all enjoy the benefits of being part of a "professional" family right here on the Peninsula via organized Dental Hygiene.  It is true that everyone is needed, so please, consider the PDHA just like your second family that also depends upon your special and individualized contributions of volunteerism and leadership. As you well know, you always receive so much more when you give of yourself.

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January 19^th, 2011

The Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association stormed the halls of the Virginia General Assembly during its first of two annual Rally Days at the Capital on Tuesday, January 18th.  The 54 students from Old Dominion University and Thomas Nelson Community College and 6 licensed dental hygienists and faculty enthusiastically communicated the message of professionals promoting oral health for all citizens of the Commonwealth.  This group of advocates visited with legislators, dropped off oral health goody bags for legislators and aides, observed the Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee meeting of the House of Delegates, toured the Capital, received introduction in the House and Senate Galleries, and a few had the exciting opportunity to visit with the Governor.   Friday, January 21st will be the second, annual Rally Day to be attended by students and dental hygienists from other parts of Virginia.  Our gratitude goes out to all participants for dedicating a day to the civic activity of advancing the public’s health and the dental hygiene profession.  The bus transportation of 50 participants from the Hampton Roads area was financed by a grant from the VDHA Foundation.  
 
"Give what you have. To some one it may be better than you dare to think." - Longfellow
 
Marge
 
Margaret Lappan Green, RDH, MS
ADHA Past President
ADHA Governance Committee Member

PDHA Legislative Chair

mgreenrdh@gmail.com

TNCC and ODU students along with some faculty and VDHA leaders

March 5, 2008 (Article date)

Here is the website for inquiries about the anesthesia courses offered at VCU.  http://www.dentistry.vcu.edu/professionals/ce/Default.aspx

April 16, 2008

To the Virginia Dental Hygienists' Association,

We have just received the official word that Virginia dental hygienists can practice local anesthesia and administer nitrous oxide today, April 16, 2008!!  VDHA has worked extremely hard with the BOD to established qualifications and regulations. We are in the process of gathering information of available courses and costs.  We will post this information on our website. Thank you to the numerous members who attended task force meetings, BOD Meetings, and attended Rally Day to pass this long awaited regulation. Trustees, please circulate to your components. I hope to put out a ADHA VOCUS to inform all members.

Thanks to everyone, Julie Simms, VDHA President

Article date: Aug 2007 VBD

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Dental assistants may aid dental hygienists under general supervision.

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Effective June 29, 2006, a dentist or a dental hygienist shall be required to maintain evidence of successful completion of training in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Effective June 29, 2006, a dentist who administers or a dental hygienist who monitors patients under general anesthesia, deep sedation or conscious sedation shall complete four hours every two years of approved continuing education directly related to administration or monitoring of such anesthesia or sedation as part of the hours required for licensure renewal.

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Effective June 29, 2006 Continuing education hours in excess of the number required for renewal may be transferred or credited to the next renewal year for a total of not more than 15 hours.  

Article date:  June 29, 2006

• After June 29, 2006, all dentists and dental hygienists must maintain training in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• After June 29, 2006, all dentists who administer conscious sedation or deep sedation/general anesthesia are required to hold current certification in advanced resuscitative techniques, such as courses in Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• After June 29, 2006, every dentist who administers general anesthesia, deep sedation or conscious sedation is required to obtain 4 hours of continuing education on the administration of anesthesia or sedation within a two-year period.
• After June 29, 2006, every dental hygienist who monitors general anesthesia, deep sedation or conscious sedation is required to obtain 4 hours of continuing education on monitoring of anesthesia or sedation within a two-year period.

The two-year period will run with the renewal period.  The first course taken to meet this requirement should be taken between April 1, 2006 and March 31, 2008.  The next course must be taken within two years of the first course and would need to be taken between April 1, 2008 and March 31, 2010.