“ In every society there is an obligation to give, to receive and to repay”

- Marcel Mause

 

Volunteer Hours Contest

I want to thank everyone who submitted hours to our volunteer contest this year. What an outstanding group of people you are! Your communities are truly blessed to have you and your commitment. A total of 28 people turned in 5,152.5 hours of volunteer service. They served in 32 organizations, including several Dental Hygiene related programs. 1,435 hours were turned in for service within the UDHA. I hope that honoring volunteerism will be a tradition in our organization. We are again collecting volunteer hours starting Sept 2006 until our next Annual Session in October 2007.

The winners for this year were:

3 rd place: Janet King $10 Bed, Bath & Beyond Gift Certificate     360 hours

2 nd place: Karol Aldrich $20 Macys Gift Certificate                      649 hours

1 st place: Barbara Dixon $30 Home Depot Gift Certificate           677 hours

To request a volunteer hours tracking form please use the following form: 

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Volunteer corner-

Volunteer opportunity’s can and often do lead to employment opportunities.  You pick the day, the hours & the location. 

 

 

School-based sealant projects~ the Sealants for Smiles project, funded by the Michael Foundation through a grant from United Way is still in need of volunteers.  This project targets 1st & 2nd graders in the Title 1 schools in the Salt Lake City & Granite School Districts. Specific dates are still available for the rest of this school year, and future volunteers will be needed in the fall. Please contact the program coordinator Marcia Rollins.

(801) 824-2742 or mmrollins@comcast.net

 

UPDATE ON SEALANTS FOR SMILES AND A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Members:  Please access the Members Only section for a employment opportunity regarding Sealants for Smiles.             

Volunteers are needed to help staff the SEALANTS FOR SMILES clinics, which are in a different Title I school, different days of the week, most weeks during the school year. Dental hygienists, or dental hygiene students with proper supervision, will conduct oral screenings and place sealants. Assistants can also participate.

The upcoming schedule is:

 

Granger Elementary, 2825 South 200 East, SLC 84115

        Oral Hygiene Presentations: M, Feb 12, 10 and 10:30

        Clinic: W, Feb 21, 10:00-3:50 (Lunch 12:20-1:00)

        Th, Feb 22, 9:00-3:50 (Lunch 12:20-1:00)

        F, Feb 23, 9-1:50

Newman Elementary, 1269 Colorado St. (1340 W), SLC 84116

        Oral Hygiene Presentation: M, Feb 12, 12:30

        Clinic: M, Feb 26, 9:30-2:20 (Lunch 11:10-11:40)

        Tu, Feb 27, 11:30-2:20 (Lunch 11:10-11:40)

NibleyPark Elementary, 2785 South 800 East, SLC 84106

        Oral Health Presentations: Th, March 1, 1:00, 1:30

        Clinic: Tu, March 13, 10:00-3:00 (Lunch 12:05-12:35)

        W, March 14, 8:30-3:00 (Lunch 12:05-12:35)

        Th, March 15, 8:30-12:00

Bennion Elementary, 429 South 800 East, SLC 84102

       Oral Health Presentation: W, March 21, 12:00

       Clinic: Th, March 22, 9:30-2:50 (Lunch 11:20-12:00)

       F, March 23, 8:15-12:30

Western Hills Elementary, 5190 S. Heath Ave. (5030 W.), WVC 84118

       Oral Health Presentations: W, April 10, AM

       Clinic: Tu, April 10, 12:30-3:20

       W, April 11, 8:40-3:20 (Lunch 12:00-12:40)

       Th, April 12, 8:40-3:20 (Lunch 12:00-12:40)

       F, April 13, 8:40-1:15

South Kearns Elementary, 4430 West 5570 South, Kearns 84118

       Oral Health Presentation: Tu, May 15, 1:30 and 2:00

       Clinic: M, May 21, 9:45-2:50 (Lunch 11:50-12:30)

       Tu, May 22, 8:10-2:50, (Lunch 11:50-12:30)

Stansbury Elementary, 3050 South 2700 West, WVC 84119

       Oral Health Presentations: W, May 23, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30

       Clinic: W, May 30, 8:30-3:20 (Lunch 11:15-11:53)

       Th, May 31, 8:30-3:20 (Lunch 11:15-11:53)

       F, June 1, 8:30-1:20

If interested in volunteering, please contact: Marcia Rollins, RDH,Coordinator, Sealants for Smiles

mmrollins@comcast.net, or 801-824-2742

 

 

 

Donated Dental~ this clinic is located in Salt Lake City and is in need of volunteers year round, Monday-Friday. For more information please contact Stephanie Jensen @ (801) 983-0435 or email www.donateddental.org Help address the desperate dental needs of the underprivileged in our community.

 

Weber-Midtown Dental Clinic~ this is the WSU DH Program clinic.  The clinic welcomes DH who would like to participate in volunteer services for dentally underserved Ogden residents.  Clinic Hrs M-Th 8-5 for more information call (801)-626-7169 or 801-626-6130

 

The Academy of LDS Dentists~

     Feeling BURNED OUT and UNAPPRECIATED?   Donate you skills to the Academy of LDS Dentists for one week of  humanitarian service in a third world country.  It will change your perspective,  improve your self image, and increase your list of friends.  

 

     "My recent trip to the dental school in Honduras  was definitely a life enriching experience.  Not only  did we serve  very gracious and appreciative patients,  but  we were able to teach many dental students to sharpen instruments and the correct techniques for ultrasonic scaling.   We left them with new  skills that will enhance their careers and serve many people in years to come.  This one week with us may well be their total clinical hygiene training."

~Karol Aldrich RDH, BS 

 

     There is work for anyone who wishes to participate.  You could  bring a spouse or adult child to make repairs, build, paint, develop x-rays, sterilize instruments or serve as a  receptionist.  To volunteer contact: Dr. Robert Boyer (801) 966-2090 home (801) 969-1802 office or  www.academyofldsdentists.com

 The most significant impact has been at the local dental schools. Emphasis is place on teaching local faculty and students up-to-date procedures. The Academy supports project in Mongolia, Ghana, Mexico, Honduras, Peru, Tonga, Indonesia and Cambodia. You need not be a member to serve. For more information call Ellen Christensen RDH (801) 968-0536