Welcome!

I am delighted to welcome you to another exhilarating year with the Sacramento Valley Dental Hygienists’ Association.  Many of our outstanding board members and volunteers have provided their time, talent and professional expertise to create opportunities for developing, empowering, and supporting you.  Thank you to all who have made this a success!

We have many exciting events planned during the 2010-2011 year.  Our continuing education programs will address: sleep apnea, intraoral and extraoral cancers, office medical emergencies, health language literacy, xylitol, infection control, women’s health, commonly prescribed medications and oral health management.  You can find more information on the Continuing Education page of the SVDHA website (www.svdha.org).  Also look to the website for many opportunities to volunteer throughout the year.

There is no greater time than the present to invest in you.  Begin by attending continuing education classes to expand and renew your knowledge.  Continue your membership and be surrounded by those that support a shared goal.  If you are not a member, join now.  Take the time to network and make new friends.  Find inspiration in current CDHA president, Ellen Standley RDH, BS, MA, theme; Maximizing Opportunities.  These are all elements in achieving your potential and maximizing opportunities for professional and personal growth. I look forward to serving as president and seeing each of you grow.

Teri Emry RDH
President, Sacramento Valley Dental Hygienists’ Association