Hands-on workshops and small group presentations are very popular events at RDH Under One Roof. By their very nature, they are limited attendance events focused on one topic or technique. Most are limited to 50 participants. A few are already sold out!Now is a good time to study the course descriptions and objectives to see if there are any "must-do" sessions. If so, I urge you to register early so you won't miss out!

If the 2008 UOR follows all previous years, most workshops and small group presentations will be totally sold out long before we all arrive at the conference. Your only hope at that point is to pray that someone no-shows and you are lucky enough to get their seat. Even though these are ticketed events, you could lose your place if you're not in the room in advance. So plan to arrive at least 10 minutes in advance for these popular sessions.
posted by Anne Nugent Guignon, RDH, MPH @ 4/21/2008 05:01:00 PM

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Well, it has happened again. The conference hotel is full. The rooms at the Chicago Hilton went early. Additional rooms are still available at The Palmer House, a sister property to the Chicago Hilton, which is about a half mile away. So if you have not made your reservations yet, now is the time to book your room at the Palmer House.

All the previous Chicago UOR conferences were at the Palmer House. It is a beautiful old stately hotel with a lobby reminiscent of an era gone by.

PennWell has arranged for a shuttle bus to run in a loop between the two hotels for approximately three hours every morning and evening. When you are planning your daily schedule, make sure to allow enough time to get between the two hotels.
posted by Anne Nugent Guignon, RDH, MPH @ 4/18/2008 09:07:00 AM

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OK, ladies and gentlemen, Zenith Dental has created a spectacular sweepstakes that is almost too good to believe. During the first week of June two names will be selected in a random drawing. Each winner will receive round-trip airfare, paid tuition to the RDH Under One Roof conference, as well as a four-night stay at the Chicago Hilton.

What an opportunity! Any dental hygienist or dental hygiene student in the United States is eligible to win! The rules are simple. Check out the contest details at www.zenithdental.com/sweepstakes/entry/.

This contest couldn't be easier. Just fill in your contact information. All entries must be received by May 30, 2008. Winners will be announced on the Zenith Website and contacted via telephone and/or email.

Kudos to Zenith for figuring out a clever way to support UOR and the dental hygiene profession.
posted by Anne Nugent Guignon, RDH, MPH @ 4/18/2008 08:54:00 AM

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All of the conference courses have CE credits, ranging from one to four hours. The registration packet that you receive at the beginning of the RDH Under One Roof conference contains a master sheet where you record every course that you attend. The course completion code is supplied at the end of every session. Record this number on the master sheet.

At the end of the conference, you'll turn in one copy of the master sheet. Keep the other copy in your personal CE file. Sometime during the following month, you'll receive an official letter from PennWell that gives the total number of credits you earned during UOR.

Keep in mind that CE requirements vary state by state. For example, Texas only recognizes courses that are scientific or technical and relate to clinical care. For example, the wonderful Thursday course on communication or my wrap-up program on ethical dilemmas would not qualify in Texas, but that should not stop you from considering either of those two events. The good news is there are plenty of courses to satisfy even the most picky CE state requirements!
posted by Anne Nugent Guignon, RDH, MPH @ 4/09/2008 01:35:00 PM

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I always encourage dental hygienists from all over the country to put in an application for the Sunstar/RDH magazine Award of Distinction. So often, I hear hygienists say that they can't possibly apply for the award. Their excuses are just not good enough.

There are hygienists all over the country who are on fire about the dental hygiene profession. They are dedicated to helping people improve their lives through improved oral health. Sunstar is ready to treat eight more dental hygienists royally at this year's RDH Under One Roof conference. Are you ready for an experience of a lifetime?

If you have a passion for your profession, take the time to put your feelings down on paper and send your application in before March 31. If you've submitted before, dust off your old application, update your answers and let the folks at Sunstar and RDH know how passionate you are about our profession. Remember, you can't be honored if you don't apply!
posted by Anne Nugent Guignon, RDH, MPH @ 3/31/2008 09:09:00 AM

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Power scaling is one of my favorite subjects and is becoming an increasingly popular modality in today's clinical practice. If you're confused about the differences between magnetostrictive and piezo electric scalers or want to learn more about power scaling then consider signing up for a couple of small group or hands-on workshops at UOR.

This year's UOR lineup features a wide range courses that will answer your questions about what is new in ultrasonic scaling, how to use power scaling effectively, and demystify piezo electric scalers versus magnetostrictive units. The majority of the courses are on Thursday.

Join me in the front row in Nancy Miller's general session on Saturday, a must attend event if you are at all interested in ultrasonics. A pioneer in ultrasonics and an expert in both magnetostrictive and piezo electric technologies, Nancy's spin on the joy of power scaling will be creative, entertaining and challenging!
posted by Anne Nugent Guignon, RDH, MPH @ 3/15/2008 08:51:00 AM

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If you have never listened to Naomi Rhode, this year's keynote speaker, you're in for a treat. If you've been to one of her programs, you know what I mean. In the world of professional speakers, Naomi is one of those people known by her first name.

Naomi and her childhood sweetheart, Jim, grew up in Fargo, North Dakota. She earned her dental hygiene degree from the University of Minnesota. While raising a family and practicing dental hygiene with her brother, Jim and Naomi developed a thriving Phoenix-based business, SmartPractice.

Naomi's graciousness and positive attitude radiate from the platform and her motivating message is contagious. Naomi has never forgotten her dental hygiene roots. She believes our profession's core values have been a basis for her success. I hope she shares the amazing story about how her stellar speaking career started. What a thrill to have such a genuine inspiration be our keynote speaker for this year's RDH Under One Roof conference!
posted by Anne Nugent Guignon, RDH, MPH @ 3/10/2008 02:38:00 PM

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