We continue the festivities of 100 years in July. RDH Under One Roof is a three-day, action packed event offering quality dental hygiene education.(2) It will be held July 17-19, 2013, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit the website for information on speakers, social events, exhibits, and more!(2) We look forward to seeing you there to carry on the celebration.
As well, we will be celebrating the 19th International Symposium on Dental Hygiene in Capetown, South Africa, August 14-17, 2013.(3) The meeting is co-hosted by the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) and the Oral Hygienists' Association of South Africa (OHASA). The theme is: Oral Health – Vital Link In Achieving Total Health. I will be completing my 3-year term as President at that meeting, and JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, PhD, will assume the Presidency. Join us for this amazing event in a beautiful country!
Autoimmune disease disproportionately affects women. Of the 50 million Americans living and coping with ADs, more than 75 percent are women. AD is one of the top 10 leading causes of death of women under the age of 65. It encompasses more than 100 diseases, including psoriasis, Graves’ disease, Sjogren’s syndrome, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and lupus. It is responsible for more than $100 billion in direct health care costs annually.(4)
American Diabetes Association Alert Day is March, 26, 2013. Next month, April 1-5, is National Public Health Week. See section 4 for more information on these topics.
I wish all of you a Happy Easter, a Happy Passover, and a Happy Spring!
Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS
To read previous RDH eVillage FOCUS introductions by Maria Perno Goldie, go to introductions.
To read more about the 100th anniversary of dental hygiene, click here.
