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Welcome to the Kansas Dental Hygienists' Association

Our Hy-line is out and is here for everyone to enjoy! Usually this publication is reserved for our members only so please take advantage of this free copy that is dedicated to Kansas Dental Hygienists and pass it on to your friends and colleagues. Click here to view it!

Welcome to the official website of the Kansas Dental Hygienists' Association (KDHA).

KDHA is a constituent of ADHA. ADHA is the largest professional organization representing the interests of dental hygienists.

Our members enjoy professional support, educational programs, and numerous opportunities for participation in association decision making. With your support, we can carry out our mission to advance the art and science of dental hygiene, and to promote the highest standards of education and practice in the profession.

This site strives to provide you with information relating to everything from Legislative issues to continuing education programs. Please visit often to stay informed of current issues and events concerning the Kansas Dental Hygienist as this site is updated frequently. Last update 1/31/2012

KDHA Lobby Day 2011

KDHA 2012 Lobby Day is Wednesday, February 8th!
•Join us at the Celtic Fox, 118 SW 8th St, Topeka, Ks
•Orientation begins promptly at 9am
•Head to the Capitol at 10am
•House in session 11am
•Lunch at the Celtic Fox!
•1:30pm Back to Capitol for Committee Meetings
•Wrap up by 3pm
•RSVP janettedelinger@yahoo.com to attend by Monday Feb 6th.

It would be great if you knew who your legislators are prior to coming up for the day!
We look forward to seeing you at the Capitol!

Don’t know your local legislators? Locate your legislator here:
http://koufax.kgs.ku.edu/demograph/ims/myelect.cfm%20

Please utilize the talking points on the publication page!

Here are the facts about the RDP from the Kansas Dental Project:
2011 Registered Dental Practitioner
Filling the Gap with a Registered Dental Practioner

FYI: House Bill 2280
Senate Bill 192

Spring Meeting Flyer is out!

Download it, fill it out and mail it in. Click here

Update on the Registered Dental Practitioner (RDP)

To date, more than 33 coalition partners, including KDHA, have joined the Kansas Dental Project in advocating for the Registered Dental Practitioner. However the RDP is still proposed legislation. Currently the Kansas Legislature is not in session, but Legislators are willing to hear from you about this topic.

On October 11, 2011 an interim bipartisan legislative committee convened testimony both for and against the proposed legislation related to the RDP. KDHA submitted written testimony in favor of House Bill 2280 and Senate Bill 192. These are twin bills, both advocating for the RDP. They were each introduced in their respective House committee and Senate committee. Each one of these committees could vote for the respective bill to be moved on. HOWEVER, neither bill will move forward if the committee does not hear from YOU! How will the legislators know a mid-level dental provider is a good idea for Kansans if you don’t tell them? Write today!

What should you write? Jot down a few lines about why you would like to be a RDP. What population would benefit most from an RDP?

Join the Kansas Dental Project at: http://www.kansasdental.com

Do you have more in depth questions? Call Maggie Smet, RDH at 316-772-2513 or Maggie2thrdh@gmail.com

Publication Page login information:

Username = last name + first initial (all lower case, no spaces, hyphens were left in)
Password = ADHA member ID#
If you have any problems contact Jill Gottschamer: jilleerdh@ksmail.net

New to the website!!

August Hy-line is out! Click here to view it!
Calendar of Events: Updated 1-7-12!!!
Advertisments - Hygienist needed in Smith Center!
Registered Dental Practioner fact sheets - Legislation page!
Advertising: Free to members and those (any Drs, schools, etc) looking for a hygienist!!