Attention Students
We have four components in AZ. one which is probably
in your area. You don't need to wait until you graduate to join us, you are
welcome at any meeting. We always look forward to meeting the students and getting
your input. Bring a friend and join us. Email the contact person in the component
nearest you for any fee information.
We look forward to seeing you!
Phoenix College
Dental Hygiene Program
Department of Dental Programs
1202 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ85013-4234
Linda Garcia, RDH, MEd—Dental Hygiene Program Director
Phone: 602-285-7325 Fax: 602-285-7330
Web Site: http://www.pc.maricopa.edu/departments/dental/index.html
Degrees Awarded
Certificate: N/A
Associate AAS
Baccalaureate: N/A
SADHA LIAISON: Maureen Eichenberg. RDH
My experience at the 2006 ADHA Annual Session in Orlando Florida was nothing but exhilarating. I was given this great opportunity to attend through the SADHA organization at Phoenix Community College at which I am currently an attending senior and SADHA treasurer. During my week stay in Orlando, I was able to network with many other students throughout the United States. It was very interesting to compare how each state varies and how the ADHA is trying to unify all the states. I learned how important it is for students to get involved in the ADHA because they are forming our future. We as students have a lot of input during this session and the ADHA wanted to hear from us. Some very important items in question were discussed with this one example: Should human test subjects be used for the board exam? This question was not resolved at this time and further study is going to be completed. I am sure this will be discussed again and voted on in future sessions.
Students also have a great opportunity to raise awareness during this time at the student table clinics and poster sessions. Table clinics presented theory, service, trend, or expanded opportunity in the field of dental hygiene and oral health. The poster sessions were research based presentations, which provided a hypothesis, statement, statistical tests, and final results including data analysis. All students that were presenting at the tables stood by and were able to discuss their findings and shared the information gathered with all of us. Awards were given to these students during a special luncheon in their honor.
I am very grateful to have had this opportunity to open my eyes and get more excited in the profession that I have chosen. Thank you Phoenix College for allowing me this opportunity to attend. I want to encourage students and school advisors to find ways to inspire more students to attend these annual sessions. If more students get involved, the association will grow and boost the hygiene association into “our” future. The future is for all of us. We have a say “now” as to how we would like it to be.
Angela Carter
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| ADHA 83rd Annual Session in Orlando, Florida. | Amber McCoog, Angela Carter and Allison Witt at the Mad Hatters Party. |
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| CWS Fundraising Booth | Arizona students Layla Sugarman (Pima), Angela Carter (PC), Amber McCoog (PC), and
Allison Witt (PC) at the 83rd ADHA Annual Session in Orlando, Florida.
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| Alternate student delegate Amber McCoog, ASDHA President Cindy Schaefer, Student Delegate Allison Witt, ASDHA Pres-elect Angela Roberts Amber McCoog and Allison Witt were the student delegates from District XI to ADHA Annual Session in Orlando, FL
Allison was voted to be the voting student delegate to the ADHA Annual Session in Orlando.
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| Holiday contest winners | Community Day |
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| Community Day | Community Day |