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 meeting will be on Wednesday September 16th. Dr. Fusco, M. D., will give a presentation about acid reflux and GURD.

All meetings are held at the Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Avenue in Cocoa unless otherwise noted. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm. 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 2009 - 2010 season. Please check the web page for upcoming meetings and CEU details. There will be no meetings for May, June, July, & August. 

Brevard County Dental Hygiene Association

SADHA Fundraiser

Come to the SADHA fundraiser at Bunky's  on Monday July 6th from 4 to 8 p. m.. Tickets cost $11.00. All you can eat chicken wings or shrimp skewers plus two sides and soft drink. See flyer for more information. To purchase tickets, contact Season at Marknseas@earthlink.net or the BCC Dental Clinic.

Florida Department of Health works with FDHA for Access to Care

Read the latest press release from the FDHA,  "Florida Department of Health’s Oral Healthcare Workforce Committee Advocates Florida Dental Hygiene Association Legislative Platform. "   See the News Alerts page for more details.

Prevention of Medical Errors CEU Discount & Support FDHA

Our thanks to all who supported BCDHA by attending the Prevention of Medical Errors course in March. Linda Harvey, RDH, MS, who presented the course, now has a PME self-study course available through her website: http://www.lindaharvey.net/training/. 

If you were not able to attend the March meeting, you can still take the self study course and support FDHA at the same time. Linda's company donates $5 back to FDHA for every person who indicates they are an FDHA member. Be sure to  indicate this information on the ‘How did you hear about us?’ question on the course registration form.

ADHA 86th Annual Session June 17 - 23rd  at the Washington, D.C.

Omni Shoreham Hotel. Visit the ADHA web site for more details.

Congratulations to BCC  Dental Hygiene Program Class of 2009

We wish for them all the best as they prepare to take their state boards this summer.

Did you know that licensure requirements can change each biennium..

Don't be caught off guard for the renewal deadline.  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.