The Northeast Component includes the following counties:
Tioga, Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Bradford, Sullivan, Columbia, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Carbon, Lehigh, Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Northampton.
Component News and Information
Upcoming
The Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists’ Association will be holding our Spring Board of Trustees meeting in conjunction with our Leadership Development Retreat at the Holiday Inn Williamsport. The Retreat will begin on Friday evening April 16, 2021 and continue through Saturday, April 17, 2021. The Board of Trustees meeting will be held April 17-18, 2021. For more information, please contact Central Office at pdha@outlook.com.
The Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists’ Association will be holding our Summer Board of Trustees meeting in Summer BoT at the Hilton Garden Inn State College on July 24-25, 2021. For more information, please contact Central Office at pdha@outlook.com.
Northeast Component Courses
Speaker: Melissa Lucarelli, BS, RDH, PHDHP
This course is an approved 3 CEU credit course, however the State Board of Dentistry only accepts 2 CEU’s
2CEUs
Speaker: Assabi Isaac, DDS and Veronica Barreto, DMD
Focus is placed mostly upon developing leaders to grow and sustain healthy
organizations. Developing followership is equally essential to building trust and confidence within the
dental practice and organization.
3 CEUs
Speaker: Angie Yorina, RDH, MS, PHDHP
Angie is a Certified Trainer through PA Family Support Alliance (PFSA), which is an approved provider by the PA State Board of Dentistry (SBoD). This course is an approved 3 CEU credit course, however the SBoD only accepts 2 CEUs.
3 CEUs
Melissa Lucarelli, BS, RDH, PHDHP
Melissa is a Certified Trainer through PA Family Support Alliance (PFSA), which is an approved provider by the PA State Board of Dentistry (SBoD). This course is an approved 3 CEU credit course, however the SBoD only accepts 2 CEUs.
Announcements
PDHA Scholarship for Further Education
PDHA is proud to offer the PDHA Scholarship for Further Education (formerly called the Clark J. Hollister Scholarship). We are offering this member benefit and thank you for your support for your association and investment in your continued education.
Pennsylvania Further Extends Temporary Waiver of Certain CPR Rules
Please see the important announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of State. Pennsylvania Further Extends Temporary Waiver of Certain CPR Rules for State Board of Massage Therapy and State Board of Dentistry
New ergonomic scaler!
Thanks to Premier Dental Co., new members of PDHA are receiving a new ergonomic scaler! Join TODAY, while supplies last.
The ADHA Institute for Oral Health (IOH) National Fundraiser – Scholarships for RDHs by RDHs
The ADHA Institute for Oral Health (IOH) National Fundraiser - Scholarships for RDHs by RDHs (IOH), the only national foundation for the important work of dental hygienists, is having its national fundraiser through June 30! All dollars raised will directly support our scholarship, research and community service grant programs.
Northeast Component Board of trustees Update information
Hello PDHA Members! I hope you are all staying safe and healthy during this unprecedented time. We want to share all that is going on within our Association and updates from our most recent online Board of Trustees Meeting held via Zoom on Saturday 7/25/2020.
PDHA has been working hard to keep updated on the most current information and communicating with organizations, government agencies, individuals and hygienists across the state to advocate for the safe- ty and fair labor treatment of hygienists in Pennsylvania. We have been able to post resources for hygienists on our Web page and Social Media Platforms please keep an eye out for the information as it becomes available.
Give Kids a Smile Day event
The Fortis Scranton Dental Hygiene students hosted it's 8th annual Give Kids a Smile Day event on Saturday February 29, 2020. Approximately 30 children were provided with free exams, prophylaxis, fluoride, radiographs, and sealants. There were 19 dental hygiene students, 5 RDH's and 2 dentists that volunteered their time.
SECTOR 7: Erin Heap – representing Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Tioga, and Union Counties
Email: erinheap2016@gmail.com
SECTOR 8: Elizabeth Puzak-Frushon – representing Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming Counties
Email: Bfrushon@gmail.com
SECTOR 9: Cynthia Workman – representing Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Pike Counties
Email: cynthiasw55@gmail.com
Public Relations: Lorraine Lockawich RDH, PHDHP, MBA lorirdh@rcn.com
Govermental Relations / Legislative: Rachel Coffee RDH, MS rcoffee@luzerne.edu
Public Health/ Community Outreach: Beth Frushon, RDH, B.S. PHDHP bfrushon@gmail.com
Continuing Education: Cynthia Staffieri Workman RDH, BS cynthiasw55@gmail.com
Membership: Tiffany Kilpatrick, RDH, BSDH pdha@outlook.com
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Reminder
REMEMBER to complete your mandatory continuing education requirements before you submit your license renewal form. The current cycle runs from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020.