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Every RDH Under One Roof has a signature conference tote bag. This year's version was a beautiful hot pink, which is a hot fashion color for summer dressing. Male hygienists might not be wild about the color of the bags, but the women attendees loved them. The waterproof bag complete with lots of small and medium pockets was perfect for organizing all of the conference stuff in one neat place.

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I don't know about the rest of you but it's been a busy couple of weeks since the Chicago RDH Under One Roof conference. It takes a bit of time to decompress after the event, which just gets better and better every year.There are so many things to talk about before an UOR, and it seems a shame that the chatter ceases for a couple of months after the annual event. In addition, every year there are

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Everyone of has faced compromising issues. Did you create an environment that lead to a problem? How have you resolved the situations? Were your actions or response appropriate? "Achieving Excellence ... And All That Jazz" is going to be hilarious. We've got a stellar group of zany dental hygienists from all over North America who are going to be on trial for committing crimes of passion in

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It's been a long time coming, but people all over the country are becoming more conscious of our environment. Pollution and dwindling natural resources are fueling the green movement. This year's RDH Under One Roof is doing its part by putting all general session course handouts online. If you're the type who loves to take notes on a paper handout, go to www.rdhunderoneroof.com and click on the

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Like so many events, the RDH Under One Roof conference has developed some unique traditions throughout the years. Several years ago, there was a banner celebrating the UOR history. Hygienists from all over the world penned permanent greetings in a variety of languages on that banner, which will be on display with the 2007 version. Plan to leave your mark in history on this year’s

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UOR veterans know the drill. The RDH Under One Roof conference is a great mix of education, exhibits, networking and partying. The conference festivities start out on Thursday at the annual Dentsply Welcome Reception from 6:30 to 8 in the exhibit hall. The party continues on Friday night from 4:30 to 6:30 with Sunstar Americas Award of Distinction Ceremony honoring this year's eight lucky

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Well, I'll be the first to admit that I hate shopping. But I love exhibits at professional meetings. Maybe it's because it's so much more fun to learn about new products, technologies, or techniques than it is to try on outfit after outfit. Perhaps it's a throwback to my Catholic school days where uniforms took all of the mystery out of what to wear to school every day. This year's exhibit hall

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I just got back from the ADHA Annual Session in New Mexico. Kudos for a great meeting that had record-breaking crowds. There was a big buzz everywhere about the NEXT meeting ... RDH Under One Roof. Yes, there is still time to register for UOR. Registration will entitle you to attendance at any general session and all non-ticketed evening receptions. If you have your eye on a special workshop or

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If you are arriving in Chicago on Wednesday, why not take advantage of a special walking tour along Michigan Avenue, complete with an open house at the American Dental Hygienists’ Association? What a great way to get some exercise, work off some calories, see some fabulous Chicago architecture and take a tour of the headquarters of our national association!There are two tours: The first is at 2

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Consider starting out Thursday learning from California hygienist, Carol Lee, RDH, BS, who will be conducting a unique workshop called, 'What’s Tai Chi Gotta Do With It? Balancing Ergonomic Health and Patient Care." Lee will share what she has discovered about how to practice more safely in the clinical setting in this course scheduled from 8 – 9:30 a.m. 1.5 CEUs.Bill Landers, affectionately

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Every RDH Under One Roof has some type of special offsite event and this year it's a birthday party, celebrating HuFriedy's 100 years of success.A factory tour is a great opportunity to see first-hand how instruments are made and to meet the talented craftsmen who share our passion for excellence. Making quality instruments is an art coupled with the science of metals, physics, geometry and

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If you've been to an RDH Under One Roof conference in the past, you'll understand the wisdom of this advice: While it may seem nuts to take an empty suitcase or bring an empty zippered canvas tote bag to the conference, you'll soon find out why this is so important.I have no idea what to expect this year but in the past exhibitors at UOR have been quite generous. They come prepared to give

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This year's exhibit hall at the RDH Under One Roof conference is going to be amazing! In 2001, there were six or seven exhibitors at the first conference in Denver. This year, around 90 different companies and professional organizations will have booths at the conference. The UOR exhibit hall rivals that of many state and regional meetings ... and the focus is just on us, the needs and interests

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May 30th is the drop-dead date to enter the contest sponsored by Zenith Dental. Two lucky dental hygienists or dental hygiene students will be chosen by a random drawing and will receive conference tuition to the RDH Under One Roof event, a four-night stay at the Chicago Hilton and round-trip airfare. A contest can't get any easier than this.Register for the drawing at www.zenithdental.com. The

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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No, I don't mean your registration for the RDH Under One Roof conference. I mean your application for the Sunstar/RDH magazine 2008 Award of Distinction. Every year, Sunstar and RDH honor eight dental hygienists at UOR for the work they have done on a grass roots level in their clinical practice and their communities. You don't have to be famous to apply or nominate a colleague for this award.

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Lots of folks are on budgets and splitting the cost of a room is one way to do it. The most obvious solution to finding a roommate is to convince a friend to share a room. Why not invite a classmate that you haven't seen in ages to go to UOR? What about your best buddy that worked with you side-by-side at your very first practice or the one that moved 2,000 miles away?Another creative source is

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Every year the course selection grows. Exciting new topics pop up, popular core subjects return, and 2008 is no different. The first thing to understand is the course format. General sessions are included in your conference registration. No tickets are required. You just select the topics that interest you and show up at the posted time. There are usually one or two general session courses in

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Even though RDH Under One Roof is months away, now is the time to book your room for the event. PennWell has secured a block of rooms at both the Chicago Hilton Hotel on Michigan Avenue and the Palmer House Hilton. The rates for these rooms are set, and it is important to get your room reservation as soon as possible. Once the blocks fill up you will have to pay the going rate or find another

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