Philips Sonicare Mentor of the Year
Nominate the Winner and Receive a $200 American Express Gift Certificate
Application deadline is September 26, 2009. The 6th Annual Phillips Sonicare® Mentor of the Year Award, brought to you by Philips Consumer Lifestyle in association with RDH Magazine. This award will recognize an exceptional dental hygienist who has mentored another dental hygienist to develop and contribute to the profession, thereby improving the quality of patient care.
Tell us your story on how your mentor has helped you provide better care for your patients and how this relationship has changed your life. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=13604409874
ADHA Institute Scholarship Program
2008-2009 Scholarship Application
The primary focus of the program is to provide financial assistance to dental hygiene students and dental hygienists who can demonstrate a commitment to further the discipline of dental hygiene through academic achievement, professional excellence, and a desire to improve the publics overall health.
The applications are available January 1 of each year; the deadline for Institute Scholarship applications is May 1. All students who meet the requirements listed under the “Eligibility” section of the website are encouraged to apply. Award recipients will be notified no later than October 31.
Eligibility Requirements
* Must be enrolled in an accredited dental hygiene program in the United States
* Completed a minimum of one year in a dental hygiene curriculum. Students entering their first year of dental hygiene school are not eligible; students may be in the process of completing their first year when application is submitted.
* A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
* A full-time student during the academic year for which you are applying (e.g. Fall 2007 – Spring 2008); unless applying for the Part-Time Scholarship.
* Must be an active member of the Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA) or the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA).
* Graduate students must hold an active dental hygiene license and hold the minimum of a baccalaureate degree; and
* Demonstrate a financial need of at least $1,500 by using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Dental Hygiene Scholarship Program
Florida Dental Health Foundation
Award amount
$100-$300
First deadline for submitting completed application
Second deadline for submitting completed application
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must have lived in Florida for at least three years and has entered an ADA-accredited dental-hygiene program in Florida. Preference is given to qualified individuals who: 1) Apply from counties that the scholarship committee determines to be in the most need of dental hygienists; 2) Have been entered or are continuing in an accredited dental-hygiene program at a Florida school; 3) Are dedicated to working in a Florida county that has a shortage of dental-hygienists; 4) Show financial need.
Applicant criteria
`Application forms can be obtained from the Florida Dental Health Foundation (FDHF) and schools that have accredited dental-hygiene programs. Applications are also available online at the website posted above. Students must reapply.
Applicants for dental hygiene scholarships must show their financial status on the application forms and provide transcripts from their high school or highest post-secondary educational level achieved.
Additional information
The dental hygiene scholarship program is awarded through the Florida Dental Health Foundation. It provides monetary assistance to students training for dental hygiene careers in Florida. The foundation is a charitable and educational foundation established by the Florida Dental Association.
Contact information
Scholarship Committee
Florida Dental Health Foundation
1111 E. Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, FL 323086914
For a scholarship application, contact the FDHF office at (850) 877-9922, Ext. 119.
Florida Foundation of Dental Hygiene Scholarships
The Florida Foundation of Dental Hygiene, Inc., (FFDH), founded in 1997, strives to provide educational, scientific, and charitable programs for the advancement of dental hygiene. FFDH is currently expanding the opportunities in these areas.
Three five hundred dollar ($500.00) scholarships will be offered this year. One scholarship will be offered to a dental hygienist who is pursuing an advanced degree in dental hygiene or a related field. Two scholarships will be awarded to students who will be in their second year of dental hygiene studies as of September, 2008. The recipients will be recognized during the FDHA Annual Symposium in Orlando, October 2008.
Please encourage your students and members to apply for these scholarships. Attached are two FFDH scholarship applications, which can be duplicated as necessary. One is for hygienists who are pursuing an AA or AS degree in dental hygiene. The other is for dental hygienists who are pursuing a higher degree in dental hygiene or a related field. Scholarship applications may also be obtained from the Foundation's website at www.ffdh.org. All applicants MUST send an original applicatiion and THREE copies to the address below by SEPTEMBER 1, 2009.
SEND ORIGINAL APPLICATION AND 3 COPIES TO: TBA
FFDH c/o Lisa Potter (2006 contact)
P.O. Box 1285
Palmetto, FL 34220
ADHA Oral-B Esther Wilkins Future Leader Award
This award was created to recognize dental hygienists who exhibit a strong commitment to the dental hygiene profession and have demonstrated leadership in the American Dental Hygienists' Association within five years of graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
The nominee must be a current Active member of ADHA and have continuous Active membership since graduation
Have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program within the last five years. (2001,2002,2003,2004, and 2005)
Have been a SADHA member while enrolled in a dental hygiene program
Be nominated by a constituent or component.
Deadline is March 3, 2009 You can download and application at www.adha.org or http://www.adha.org/downloads/2009_Future_Leader_App.pdf
Wrigley/ADHA Tobacco Intervention Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding tobacco intervention efforts within the community.
Deadline: March 23, 2007. Download application: http://www.adha.org/downloads/2007_wrigley_award_app.pdf
Each project submission must have completed one full cycle (one year) of implementation. This might be something someone would want to work towards for next year???
ADHA Institute Rosie Wall Community Spirit Grant
Just a reminder that the Rosie Wall Community Spirit Grant Deadline: February 28, 2009 .
The Rosie Wall RDH Community Spirit Grant, in an amount ranging from $1,000-$3,000 per recipient, will be presented to up to six applicants (dependent on funding) who are involved in a specific community health or research project. One recipient will be from the state of Hawaii, while the others will be chosen from the rest of the 50 states.
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The HYGIENIST HERO™ Recognition Program wants to shine the spotlight on YOU and the exceptional ways YOU take extra steps in helping patients achieve better oral health. Please share your story with us -- the ADHA and Johnson & Johnson would like to thank and EMPOWER those hygienists who are working diligently to leave a lasting mark in their community. To learn more about how you can become the first HYGIENIST HERO™ and receive an award to support the healthcare charity of your choice. Deadline March 30, 2009.
The Outstanding Component Member Award to be presented at the FDHA Annual Symposium. This award is to recognize an individual from the Component for his/her commitment, dedication and service to the local component and the profession of dental hygiene, and deserves careful consideration of the active members, and the part they play in their local components.
The Criteria is as follows:
1. Member of ADHA
2. The recipient should not hold a current FDHA office.
3. Component officers are eligible for the award including FDHA delegates.
4. Each component will establish the qualifications necessary for certificate representation, (Example: a long-time member, who whenever asked to, works for and supports the organization, or any other criteria you wish to establish and consider, and does so willingly).
5. Each component will establish the method of selection either by their executive committee or by the membership at large.
The Selection Criteria is as follows:
1. Any member of the local component can submit a hygienists name for consideration.
2. Each component must notify Committee on Membership Chair of their selection by June 30th.
3. The award will be presented at the FDHA Annual Symposium in Orlando at Opening Ceremonies on Friday September 26, 2008. Each recipient of the award should be strongly encouraged to attend the Symposium to accept the award in person. If the member receiving the award is not present, the component should make arrangements to pick up the award for the winner. Please remember that he/she must exhibit the attributes of a Diamond – Faith, Attitude, Consistency, Effort, Teamwork, and Success!
The Yvette Blum Lifetime Mentor Award
A. PURPOSE
To recognize an dental hygienist for their outstanding devotion as a mentor to fellow dental hygienists during their career as a dental hygienist
B. CRITERIA
The nominee consistently:
1. Lends support to student hygienists 2. Mentors hygienists to become members in ADHA/FDHA
Mentors hygienists to become members in ADHA/FDHA 3.Encourages member hygienists to become active in component activities by serving on committees, as officers or as delegates
Encourages member hygienists to become active in component activities by serving on committees, as officers or as delegates4.Educates hygienists of legislative issues that impact the profession
Educates hygienists of legislative issues that impact the profession5.Supports hygienists to become active in FDHA on the state level
Supports hygienists to become active in FDHA on the state level6.Maintains an open door policy on helping fellow hygienists
Maintains an open door policy on helping fellow hygienistsC. SELECTION:
1.Nominator and nominee must be active members of ADHA/FDHA as stated in Article III, Section 2, A in the bylaws.
Nominator and nominee must be active members of ADHA/FDHA as stated in Article III, Section 2, A in the bylaws.2.Except previous recipients, any FDHA active member is eligible to receive this award.
Except previous recipients, any FDHA active member is eligible to receive this award. 3.Nominators must submit a letter addressing the abovementioned criteria to the Council on Membership by June 30 each year.
Nominators must submit a letter addressing the abovementioned criteria to the Council on Membership by June 30 each year.D. COMMITTEE SELECTION AND DUTIES
1.The selection committee will be comprised of the Council on Membership, and last recipient of the award who shall serve as Chair. The COM Chair shall serve as committee chair until an initial winner is named or if the previous winner cannot or chooses not to Chair the committee.
The selection committee will be comprised of the Council on Membership, and last recipient of the award who shall serve as Chair. The COM Chair shall serve as committee chair until an initial winner is named or if the previous winner cannot or chooses not to Chair the committee.2.Announcement of the upcoming award and criteria will be published in winter issue of Prophyways and is emailed to all component presidents in March each year.
Announcement of the upcoming award and criteria will be published in winter issue of Prophyways and is emailed to all component presidents in March each year. 3.The Executive Director verifies each nominee’s membership, and each criterion is worth three points. Members of the council shall independently review nominations awarding up to three points on each criteria. The Chair shall tally the points to determine the recipient and will only cast a vote if there is a tie.
The Executive Director verifies each nominee’s membership, and each criterion is worth three points. Members of the council shall independently review nominations awarding up to three points on each criteria. The Chair shall tally the points to determine the recipient and will only cast a vote if there is a tie. E. AWARD
1.The Chair of COM will present the award at Opening ceremonies of the Annual Symposium.
The Chair of COM will present the award at Opening ceremonies of the Annual Symposium.2.Each nominator and nominee will be announced
Each nominator and nominee will be announced3.The award will be a pin, a framed certificate and a laminated copy of the letter nominating the recipient.
The award will be a pin, a framed certificate and a laminated copy of the letter nominating the recipient. The Alfred C. Fones Award http://www.adha.org/news/2009-fones.htm
To be eligible for nomination, the candidate must:
* Have 25 years of cumulative ADHA membership
* Be a current voting member of the association
The nominee must submit a completed application which should include:
* Dental hygiene association leadership experience
* Education/Continuing Education
* Awards received in dental hygiene
* Participation in the community or in social service organizations
* Liaison or participation with other allied health professions
* Political Involvement/Legislative Activity
* Presentations/Authorships
* Completed form from constituent verifying 25 years of cumulative membership
The award recipient will receive:
* $1,000 cash award
* One year complimentary ADHA Active membership
* Recognition at ADHA’s 2009 Annual Session
* Lodging and transportation to the 2009 Annual Session in Washington, DC
* An commemorative award
* Recognition in an ADHA publication
If you would like to nominate yourself or a colleague, please download an application or contact Sharon Barnett, Administrator for Member Relations at sharonb@adha.net or 1/800-243-2342, extension 221.
All applications must be postmarked by February 16, 2009 and will be reviewed by the Council on Member Services. The application will be scored by weighted evaluation of each segment of the application. The award may not be given on an annual basis.
The Sunstar Foundation for Oral Health Promotion, has established an award, the World Dental Hygienists Award to recognize dental hygienists who made a great contribution to the dental community, their profession or to the general public.The award will be given to the person selected by a Screening Committee and presented every three years. Dead;ine is June 30, 2009.
One award is granted for each of following three categories:
1. Research paper on dental hygiene: This paper may include both quantitative and qualitative studies that provide new information
contributing to the body of knowledge in dental hygiene. Results must demonstrate a statistically significance difference in findings.
2. Report of the activities that contributed in promoting oral health: The report shall contain activities that made a prominent
contribution to patients, the dental community or to the general public. The impact of the activities need to be verifiable based on facts
and to show that a significant amount of individuals (>100) were positively affected. The award is open to individuals as well as
groups of dental hygienists who made notable accomplishments in all areas or oral health promotion, including counseling, supporting,
education, innovation, research, prevention and treatment.
3. Students of dental hygiene schools: Rreport on an activity or volunteer work performed that contributed to the health of the
public/patients or an essay on dental hygiene leadership and professional development are recommended. Themes may include visions
or hopes for the future in the field of dental hygiene.
For more information, be sure to check out the ADHA list of scholarships at http://www.adha.org/institute/Scholarship/listing.htm
