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Message from the National OfficeHello NDA Family,This year, our focus is on inclusionand bridging the generation gapboth professionally and socially.Our President, Dr. John T. Daniels, II, has given us his 2019 theme of “BridgingGenerations: Keeping Cultural Traditions Relevant in the New Oral Health Era”. We willcontinue to advocate for oral health equity for our communities, increase oral healthaccess and mentor our dental students. Dr. Daniels' passion for the organization is dearto his heart and realizes that one important factor of any membership organization isengagement on all levels.One of my goals as Deputy Executive Director is to work with leaders to enhance ourvisibility and benefits. This includes membership by showcasing your expertise. We mustrealize and recognize the diverse talents we have in our organization, and there is plenty.The world is changing, and we must embrace that change to keep current with trends andtechnology in order to retain to keep and recruit new members. In an effort to do this, wehave broadened our social responsibility commitment and scope of training around oralhealth. We all know that Oral Health is essential to Total Health and that the mouth is apart of the body; however, we must orchestrate the efforts of other health professionalsto assist our patients and communities in understanding this importance. We are changeagents and should be very proud of that fact. Continuing the path of transforming themindset of other health professionals and patients will increase our community’s overallhealth.Sharing our history is a must to continue our legacy; however, we must broaden our effortson how we share this information. As we keep tradition relevant and remain inclusive, theNDA has begun several different programs, projects and partnerships that allows everyoneto be involved and enhance their personal and professional skills.New Updates:1.Social Media platforms:a.) We have added Instagram and YouTube to our current social media platforms, ofFacebook and Twitter;b.) We have formed a Social Media Platform Committee with the support of ourCorporate Partner, Colgate-Palmolive to advance our knowledge. If you would liketo assist with relevant materials or trending information, please forward that contentwith the title “Social Media Information” to the national office;c.) Increasing our usage of these platforms with regular information, education tipsand short talks allows us to reach and appeal to a larger audience.2.SNDA2NDA Pilot Mentoring Program:a.) This program includes Reverse Mentoring – Not only do our dental students andnew dentists need support, assistance and direction, our seasoned dentists needguidance on the new technology and latest practices;National and LocalLeaders:Continue to share chapter informationwith the national office to increase yourlocal chapter membership, support andactivities:1.Send your 2019 Society Profiles2.Share your chapter activities withthe national office3.Share your community outreachevents4.Recruit a New Dentist to be yourliaison to bridge the gaps5.Engage the local SNDA members inchapter events and sessions6.Review NDA positions and policies.We speak with one voiceAs a reminder, after this year’s 106thAnnual Convention at the RenaissanceHotel in Washington, DC, July 17 –21, 2019, the NDA will be going to aBi-Annual Convention schedule in oddyears and with District Meetings ineven years. This will allow us to havea grassroots approach and more localinteractions. Each district meeting willbe open for all members to participateand register, not just members in thatspecific district.We look forward to seeing everyone inthe Nation's Capitol, this summer. Thecommittee has designed an awesomeCE course schedule. The lectures andhands-on sessions include endodontics,sleep apnea, laser dentistry, pediatrics,periodontics, opioids/medicalmarijuana, plus an inter-professionalsession with physicians & nurses, andinfection control sharing why lawsuitsare popping up.Sincerely,b.) We are developing more joint training sessions that involve students and dentistsworking side by side and learning together.3.We are revitalizing corporate partnerships to help members increase their revenuethrough products and services. I send a sincere Thank You to our current corporatepartners for your continued support and guidance.4.We are building and expanding foundation relationships to increase oral health accessin underserved communities and training seminars.NDA HEALTH NOW has expanded to include expectant mom programs on anational level that not only treat expectant moms but train other health professionalsincluding dentists on how to treat pregnant moms safely.5.We are working with the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2020 Oral Health Report Committeeto make sure the NDA and the underserved voice is heard and incorporated.FLOSSLINE - Winter Edition 2019LaVette Henderson,CMP, CVEP, HMCCNDA Deputy Executive Director6.5

Message from Family OrganizationsI (Angela Bowens) NDAA Presidentis honored to serve this greatorganization in many capacities. Iwould like to thank each of you thatattended the convention last year inOrlando. We had a marvelous time. Our meeting was productive,and we discussed ways to improve and grow our organization. Wewould love for all of our members to take part in these discussionsas we work to elevate NDAA to the highest level possible. Ourjourney begins with our continuing education for all registeredmembers. We will have guest speakers that will provide creditsfrom 1.5 to 2 hours per each session. The speakers will coveraspects of the dental office that directly involve the assistant andthe clerical staff. The classes are filled with knowledge and thespeakers make learning fun. I would like to invite you to attendthe annual session in Washington, DC July 17-21. It will be filledwith learning, fun, and a raffle. So, please don’t forget to get yourraffle tickets from any NDAA board member. We would also liketo express our sincere and heartfelt appreciation to NDA, NDAF,and Colgate Palmolive for their continued support. My heart goesout to you for your continued support of NDAA and its mission. Itis our inspiration to continue offering courses to prepare dentalassistants and clerical staff for greatness. We are looking forwardto a fun filled 2019 Convention. Please contact Angela Bowensat ang1117ela@aol.com with any questions. A registration andad form is on the NDA website. Please register assistants andstaff accordingly. Thank you and See you in DC!!! It is with deepappreciation and gratitude that I thank my NDAA Board for all oftheir hard work.The Student National DentalAssociation is on the move, and isgearing up for the 2019 convention.Over the past semester, chapters aroundthe nation have participated in communityoutreach, had social events and even hosted regional meetings.Our Community outreach events are mainly oral health educationfocused and are geared towards many age groups. Along witheducation, our outreach events have also provided oral hygienesupplies to hundreds of participants. With our new program SNDAREACH, 4th year students were provided with the opportunity toconnect with SNDA chapters prior to Residency interviews. Aimingto bridge the gap with USNDA members, the USNDA committeehas just released a “How to get into Dental School” manual andis currently accepting applications for a 500 scholarship. Fallsemester set the momentum and Spring semester is surely offto a rolling start. Region 5 just hosted their first meeting, andRegions 7 and 3 have just set their dates, providing opportunitiesfor fellowship and collaboration across states and chapters. TheNational Executive Board is also working diligently to finalizedetails for National Convention. With sponsors, social events andexciting interactive sessions already planned, we are anticipating agreat experience in Washington D.C this July. Registration opensFebruary 1st so register now, as this is a conference you do not wantto miss!Student Dr. Mark AbereSNDA PresidentYours Truly,Angela Bowens, BA, MPANDAA PresidentDear NDHA, NDA Family and Affiliates,We the executive board of the NDHAappreciate the opportunity of joiningwith you in the planning and executionof the 2018 convention held at the family friendly RosenHotel in Orlando, Florida. Our follow-up evaluation of theconvention was very positive. This couldn’t have happened withoutcooperation and unity among the family members.NDA and NDHA have so much in common.Like NDA, NDHA remains the only dental hygiene stand-aloneorganization for under-represented minorities. We meet asan affiliate with the NDA and we plan and organize as interdependent organizations. We look forward to a continued strongcooperative relationship. Like NDA, NDHA organized because ofsociety’s culture of minority membership exclusion in the existingdental professional organizations. Like NDA, NDHA our effortsto reach out to majority university and community college dentalhygiene programs to identify African American students and bringthem into the NDHA has fallen mostly on deaf ears with a fewexceptions. Like NDA, NDHA members have diverse professionalbackgrounds from RDH all the way to PhD degrees and work invaried professional arenas. Their commitments to NDHA haveincluded using personal and professional resources to insuresustainability when academic and corporate America would not6100%Committed toHelping YourPractice Grow!We care about your practice.And, we have the solutionsto help you it us: ndaonline.org

Message from Family Organizationsoffer their support. There are national issues that are relevant tothe profession of dentistry that cannot be addressed individually.The issues require the collective efforts of all dental professionals.We all have a stake in the outcomes. And, only by workingtogether collectively can critical issues such as access to care anddisparity be resolved. As we prepare for our 57th Annual NDHAConvention at the Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel,let us continue to come together in unity to do good work forour organizations, our professions, and our communities. Ourunity is our strength. In the words of Vesta M. Kelly, “Snowflakesare one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what theycan do when they stick together.” Again, we thank you for theopportunity to serve, together.Sincerely,Barbara Purifoy-Seldon, RDH, MS, M.Ed,2017 - 2019 PresidentNational Dental Hygienists’ AssociationGreetings & Happy New Year ANDAMembers and Friends!We are looking forward to the NDA2019 convention to be held at theRenaissance Downtown in Washington,DC. Registration will be open to members and guestsbeginning March 1st. Registration forms and online registrationwill be found on our website www.ANDAnow.com. Enter accesscode ANDA106. Registration forms are available b

Cheryl Y. Lee, DDS Chairman of the Board Dr. Gregory Chadwick Winner of the Complimentary Registration to the 106th NDA Convention Dr. Jerel Owens Winner of 3 Night Stay at Reneissance Do