Photo Gallery

We may be gathering for CE’s and business meetings, but as you can see, we definitely like to have a good time as well!!

Dr. Geneva Ricano is a chiropractor who practices in Dickinson, TX.  She delivered an informative CE on “The Role of Chiropractics and Ergonomics in Dentistry,” on May 7, 2009.  She is shown here with Immediate Past President, Cheryl Thomas.

Cheryl Thomas gives the Presidential Gavel to our new President, Vickie Webb!  Go Vickie!!

We are so excited for the Graduating Class of 2009 of Wharton County Junior College!  They celebrated their success with a luncheon at Los Cucos Café, given by their staff.  Words of praise and encouragement were given from BADHS member Olivia Schreiner.  She also delivered gifts from TDHA which included Graduate Handbooks and Professionalism Posters.

Vickie Webb RDH teaching tooth brushing and flossing to Mrs. Wright’s 4th grade class at Living Stones Christian School in Alvin, Texas.

Here are 7 dental hygiene students from Wharton County Junior College who are enthused about attending the TDHA Student Annual Session 2009!

At the TDHA Student Annual Session 2009, we were excited for these 2nd year DH students of UT-HSC – Houston, who presented a fascinating table clinic!  “Traditional Chinese Medicine Tongue Diagnosis” was researched and presented by (L to R): Melissa Black, Rebekah Hartley, Amanda Ayrhart, and Kimberly Birdsong.

Here is Rebecca Simien, a 1st year student at Wharton County Junior College, participating in the Mega Issues Forum.  All students were assigned to round-table discussions with students of all different schools to discuss some big ideas relating to dental hygiene!  Rebecca is reporting on behalf of her table.  Great leadership, Rebecca!

Dr. Charles Streckfus, DDS, presented a wonderful lecture on “Identification of Cancer Related Biomarkers in Saliva,” on January 8, 2009.  Samantha Wester, RDH issued a certificate of appreciation for sharing his expertise.

We were excited to be joined by two DH1 students who are currently attending UT-HSC!

BADHS was delighted to have TDHA President Nancy Cline, RDH, MPH as a guest on December 4, 2008 (seated in the center).  She delivered updates on association activities at the state level.  Also in attendance were two officers from Greater Houston Dental Hygienists’ Society, as well as two 2nd year Dental Hygiene students from Wharton County Junior College (seen at far right).

Omega Seminars presented a 6-hour CE course with the speaker Donna Brogan, RDH, BS.  The topics were, “You’ve Been Slimed: Biofilm Science and Therapeutic Solutions,” and “White Done Right: Tooth Whitening Day, Night, or With a Light.”  Pictured here are Lois Palermo, Donna Brogan, Cheryl Thomas, and Jan Smith.

Dr. Crystal A. M. Brady, D.D.S., gave an enthusiastic presentation on November 6, 2008, entitled “Have You Lost It?  If So, How Do You Get It Back?”

The TDHA 67th Annual Session kicked off with wonderful Opening Ceremonies, including an invigorating and entertaining message from Keynote Speaker Rick Green.  Mr. Green is a former member of the Texas Legislature, and a current speaker with the WallBuilders organization, which is dedicated to presenting America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious, and constitutional heritage.

BADHS Delegates (L to R): Samantha Wester, Olivia Schreiner, Dale Hahn, and Vickie Webb.

Vickie Webb, Olivia Schreiner, and Samantha Wester are holding up their gifts, lipstick-shaped pens, at the Austin-tacious Lite Luncheon and Fashion Show.

TDHA Past Presidents Cheryl Cole, Lois Palermo, and Rita Lutz are showing that they are definitely “Winners” at the IOH Dinner.

Jan Smith is honored by all of her peers, who wish to recognize her as Editor Emeritus, after her 20 years of service as the TDHA Times Editor.  She was awarded a crystal trophy, as well as a hot air balloon ride for two, and various other tokens of appreciation.  We all loved watching her weep with happiness.

TDHA (Now Immediate Past) President Beth Stewart (left) and Representative Donna Howard.  Rep. Howard was the guest speaker at the TEX Hy-PAC luncheon.

Lois Palermo, Vickie Webb, and Dale Hahn were successful bidders at the Hy-PAC Auction.

The Greater Houston delegation ended the 3rd House of Delegates with an exciting invitation to the next Annual Session, which will be in Houston at the Omni Westside in September 2009.  They cleverly used a hurricane theme by suddenly turning out all the lights and filing in from the back of the room with flashlights, bottles of water, and paper fans, all shouting about electricity and AC and water.  They finally gathered at the head table and gave the House of Delegates the Call to Houston, declaring that they would be hosting Annual Session “come hurricanes or high waters!”

Vickie Webb, at the Installation Ceremony, has just been installed as the new TDHA Trustee from the Bay Area component.

Olivia Schreiner has just been installed as TDHA 2nd Vice President.

BADHS now has two members proudly serving on the TDHA Board of Directors.

On September 5, 2008, President Cheryl Thomas and TDHA Trustee Olivia Schreiner visited the first-year and second-year dental hygiene students at the University of Texas – Health Science Center of Houston.  This event was organized and co-presented by the Greater Houston Dental Hygienists’ Society.  Attending officers were (left to right): Amber Hart: GHDHS Programs Co-Chair, Olivia Schreiner: BADHS Trustee to TDHA, Cheryl Thomas, BADHS President, Nisa Hashmani: GHDHS President-Elect, Suzanne Dale: GHDHS 1st Vice President, Jennifer Heisler, GHDHS President and Trustee to TDHA, Hope Garza, GHDHS Membership Roster Committee, and Holly Boone, GHDHS Secretary.  Pictured separately is Olivia Schreiner with first-year student Lisa Goss.

Dr. Peter Marsh, DDS, gave a fascinating CE presentation on Forensics in Dentistry at the Student-Hosted meeting at Wharton County Junior College on September 4, 2008.  Dr. Marsh was presented with a certificate of appreciation by second-year student Kasey Bailey on behalf of all the WCJC dental hygiene students and BADHS.

On February 13, 2008, Aimee Sweatt, RDH, honored Children’s Dental Health Month by visiting the 3rd grade classroom of Michelle Hewett at Margaret S. McWirter Elementary School in Webster, Texas.  The 30 minute presentation covered the basics of home dental hygiene care and the vital role teeth play in the impact of their overall health.  Thanks to a generous donation from Sunstar Butler and Bay Area Dental Hygiene Society each child recieved a gift bag with all of the tools necessary to disclose plaque and demonstrate oral hygiene instructions as they were given. 

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