On Sunday April 7, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation, that raises the legal age for purchasing cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21. Read the bulletin here!

Originally Posted February 11, 2019 - 

With the recent introduction of HB 1935 and SB 5833*, ADHA has been working closely with the Washington Dental Hygienists' Association to ensure the voices of our Washington dental hygienists are heard loud and clear. Our goal is to preserve the integrity of the dental hygiene profession and maintain the high standard of care patients deserve. A “one-time training” is not comparable to the years of intense schooling and the licensure exams dental hygienists must complete in order to practice in their state.

We are happy to see our members from many different states standing by their Washington colleagues in opposition to these bills. The collective voice of the ADHA community is essential in protecting the profession. This is your ADHA membership at work. Stay engaged - continue to speak up and spread the word! We will have updates as this story continues.

You can visit WDHA’s resource page to learn more: http://bit.ly/2WXgf3C

*HB 1935 and SB 5833: the services under this rule allow dental assistants to: Perform dental prophylaxis with supragivgival scaling, AND perform periodontal probing AND perform gross debridement with an ultrasonic device. After completing a ONE-TIME training.

High-tech small private office in Annawan is looking for a permanent hygienist Monday through Wednesday and one Friday a month. Eaglesoft, digital and paperless, great team and doctors. Email jobcws@yahoo.com.

Lansing IL Dental Office seeking RDH - Wed & Thurs 11:30 - 7:00 and Saturday 8-2  Email resume to:  drjosephine@pallottodentalcare.com

January 6th is the last day to register with early bird rates for West Suburban/Fox Valley component education event with special guest Margaret Connor, MS, RD, LDN! Hurry today and save! Register at: https://www.cezoom.com/events/?conf=311

Congratulations to Mallory Scharf, the 2018 recipient of the Scholar Society Scholarship! This award was presented during the 2018 Annual Session held in Effingham, IL during November.

Learn more about the IDHA Scholar Society here.

Hoffman Estates Dental Professionals is looking for a part time RDH for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call Julie at 847.884.0120.

Don't forget to book your hotel for the IDHA 89th Annual Session! Our group rate ends October 18, so hurry now!

Your reservation can be made at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites in Effingham, IL by calling: (217)-540-1111 and mentioning you're with the Illinois Dental Hygienists' Association to receive the group rate of $70 (plus tax) per night!

Visit the Annual Session webpage for more information about the Annual Session and General Assembly! https://idha.wildapricot.org/Annual-Session/

General Dental Practice is hiring in Oswego, IL!

General Dental Practice: Fee-for-service, very pleasant working environment with tenured staff and long term patients.

• Time allocated for hygiene appointments: 45-60 min for adults, and 30-45 for children
• Hours:

Monday 10-7, Wednesday 10-7 and Thursday 10-5

1-2 Sats/ Mo8 AM-1 PM

• Practice Software: Dentrix/Dexis. Paperless office

Job Type: Part-time

Email resumes for consideration to kburrow@oswegodentist.com

High-tech small private office in Annawan is looking for a permanent hygienist Monday through Wednesday and one Friday a month 28 hours a week. Eaglesoft, digital and paperless, great team and doctors. Email jobcws@yahoo.com