| Component Newsletter for 2007-2008 Northwest Component of Iowa Dental Hygienists' Association The Theme for this year is NEW (Novel, New-fangled, Original, Innovative, Fresh) |
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Component 7 (Hot Pink Northwest Component Iowa Dental Hygienists Association Based in Council Bluffs Easy Access for Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska 2007-2008 Officers Angie Kelley Laurie Selken Ann Chambers |
| National Dental Hygiene Month Sponsored annually by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM) is a month-long observance of the importance of proper oral hygiene. Observed in October, with a specific theme chosen by ADHA, participating communities are given the chance to recognize the contributions of dental hygienists towards community outreach efforts. The 2007 topic is a continuation of the four-year theme “A Healthy Smile Lasts a Lifetime.” The focus for this year will be on Adolescent and Teenage Oral Health. Possible topics to be discussed include: * Smoking * Piercing * Breath mints * Deleterious effects of carbonated and sugared drinks * Nutrition * Mouth guards/sports * Eating disorders |
