The Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics


In my practice as a dental hygienist, I affirm my personal and professional commitment to improve the oral health of the public, to advance the art and science of dental hygiene, and to promote high standards of quality care. I pledge continually to improve my professional knowledge and skills, to render a full measure of service to each patient entrusted to my care, and to uphold the highest
standards of professional competence and personal conduct in the interest of the dental hygiene profession and the public it serves.



Our Next Meeting...

 
The next BCDHA monthly meeting will be on January 21st  at 9:30a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Central Brevard Library.  Topic -  "Strength Training  for the Dental Professional" presented by Carole Freeman, LMT (back by popular demand). Be sure to wear something comfortable.

Registration 9:00 a.m. - 9:30a.m..  Light refreshments served.
RSVP at webmaster@bcdha.org

We collected money to purchase a cavitron for Space Coast Volunteers in Medicine.  Thank you to all who participated!!
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Our new service project for 2012 is supporting Space Coast Volunteers in Medicine (SCVIM), a new medical and dental clinic in Palm Bay to serve the uninsured of Brevard County.  http://www.spacecoastvolunteersinmedicine.org/

They are in need of many different things, especially RDHs available to volunteer some time in the clinic.  We will be collecting the following items at every meeting so please scour your offices and ask your colleagues to donate these items:



Cavicide wipes
Cavitron Unit with inserts

toothbrushes
Floss - Patient samples
go betweens/ proxy brushes
rubber tip stimulators
floss threaders
3-M Sealant material and Etch
Dry Angles
Disclosing Agent/ tablets
Prophy paste (Fine, Med & Coarse)
Typodont and large brush for demonstration
Gloves: Small & Med - Non latex
paper towels
X-Ray film size 2, 3 & Pano films
Pamphlet Holders for the waiting room 
Endo files and current dental products for root canals.
Sterilizer bags - all sizes.
Wall Display shelves

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All meetings are held at the Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Avenue in Cocoa unless otherwise noted.  Due to state regulation, if you arrive after the CEU begins or leave before it ends, you will not receive your CEU.  BCDHA registers with CE Broker.

We are collecting items to donate to the Brevard Women's Center.  Please see the Calendar page for a list of requested items.

Find out about new topics in dentistry  and earn CEU's. Our Calendar of Events is in the process of being updated for the 2011 season. Please check the web page for upcoming meetings and CEU details. There will be no meetings for May, June, July, August, & December. 


Brevard County Dental Hygiene Association
Local Annesthesia Bill Update
Great news, our local anesthesia bill was filed in the Senate.  SB1040 is sponsored by Senator Bogdanoff.  You can track the bill and its progress by going to flsenate.gov.  Go to the tracker tab to input your notification information.  Thanks to all who have worked on getting us to this point. 

Smile Day
Smile Day is scheduled for February 9th in Tallahassee.  A smoking cessation continuing education class wil be offered on February 8th.  See the FDHA web site for details.


Tooth Trot 5K February 11 Saturday
Tooth Trot 5K walk or run  raises money for Give Kids a Smile.  Location:  BCC Melbourne Campus/Wickham Park.  See http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?event=77e6846f-0a77-4266-a208-ddf090af41db.aspx  For more details and registration.  BCDHA will pay for your registration fee when you complete the course and bring your registration number to the february meeting!  You can also volunteer to help with the 5K , just contact Jerilyn Bird at Phone (321)848-5940 or E-Mail: JRBird23@aol.com one month prior to the event.

Fluoride Day at Riviera Elementary School
Volunteers can contact Nicole (321-626-1272 or email). 8:00 a.m.
- 12:00 in Palm Bay. Celebrate Children's Dental Health Month!!

BCC SADHA Fundraiser
These t-shirts are the BCC Class of 2012 FUNDRAISER.  To buy one, please contact Crystal Milligan at  cmilligan2@cfl.rr.com or Sara Gulbrand at sara1172@aol.com. Cost is $15.00 per shirt.  Great as a gift to yourself  or for someone else. Note cards  and scarves in assorted colors available.












Space Coast Volunteers in Medicine need RDH Services
Click here to read about how you can volunteer your services to help those in need here in Brevard County.





Did you know that licensure requirements can change each biennium?

The biennium's continuing education requirements have changed. You can view the new list of required courses and hours needed by checking out the Florida Department of Dentistry Continuing Education Requirements web page.  Remember that CE Broker will be flagging down health professionals who do not fulfill requirements.  Not sure if your course is recognized but CE Broker? Contact them at https://www.cebroker.com/public/pb_index.asp before the next renewal period expires  in February 2012.