CE Credit Available
Health Department-AIDS Institute Offering Oral Health Preceptorship/Mini-ResidencyThe New York State Department of Health-AIDS Institute Oral Health Regional Resource Center in collaboration with the NY/NJ AETC is offering dental hygienists an opportunity to participate in an HIV Oral Health Preceptorship/Mini-Residency, with continuing education credit available. Click here to learn more.
Click here (Special_Needs_Dentistry_Course_Booklet.pdf) for information on how to participate in a free statewide video conference CE program for dental professionals on treating patients with disabilities presented by the New York State Task Force on Special Needs Dentistry on July 22 from 5-8 p.m.
89thEmpire Conference
Save the date and plan to join us for DHASNY’s 89th Empire Conference/Annual Session October 23-25, 2009 at Turning Stone Casino and Resort in Verona, NY – Click here for more informationCODA Accreditation Standards
URGENT - Proposed Changes to the CODA Accreditation Standards for Dental Hygiene Education Programs
As a result of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) meeting on July 31, 2008, there are proposed revisions to Standard 2-17 of the Accreditation Standards for Dental Hygiene Education Programs. Standard 2-17 refers to the dental hygiene process of care; of particular interest are the proposed changes to dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment planning.
Click here for a template letter that the ADHA requested we submit to the Commission on Dental Accreditation. It is important that the ADHA, dental hygiene educators, and dental hygiene practitioners to provide written and verbal testimony to CODA.
Upon reading this letter, you will note that the terminology "dental hygiene diagnosis" has been eliminated; however, the description and definition within the Standard has been strengthened. Another proposed change is relevant to treatment planning. This pertains to part "e" of the Standard changing the word "plan" to needs".
You can read the full Standard of Care and Addendum at the adha.org website.
DHASNY asks that everyone write a letter before Feb 15, 2009.
We need our voices to be heard.
Patron of Dental Hygiene 2008 - 2009
Patrons ListDental Hygienists against Heart Disease (DHHD)
is an international coalition of oral health advocates who are committed to enhancing the public’s knowledge and awareness of oral health, and its relation to systemic healthClick for Dental Hygienists against Heart Disease
New York State Oral Health Plan
Jump to NYSPHA.orgContinuing Education Schedule
Click for Continuing Education CalendarNeed to know the name your State Senator or Member of the Assembly?
Click here and follow the prompts to NCSLnet: State Legislatures Internet Sites Database SearchNY HYPAC
NY HYPAC is a separate organization from DHASNY and was formed as a political action committee. The objective of the PAC is to raise money that is used to contribute to various legislators, campaigns...Click for HYPACNY information
Position Paper on Fluoride Varnish Pilot Program
Click to learn about the Dental Hygienists' of the State of New York's PositionNew Guidelines Regarding Antibiotics to Prevent Infective Endocarditis
The American Heart Association recently updated its guidelines regarding which patients should take a precautionary antibiotic to prevent infective endocarditis (IE) before a trip to the dentist.
American Heart Association antibiotics guidelinesNew Dental Hygiene Regulations
Amendment to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Practice of the Professions of Certified Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Article, Certified Dental Assisting and Dental HygieneOnline Infection Control Course
Click to learn about Infection Control coursesOnline Child Abuse Course
Click to learn about Child Abuse Identification and Reporting coursesDHASNY and dental hygienists in New York are poised to make great strides legislatively in order to increase access to quality oral health care for all citizens of the state.