President's Message:

Dear Members,

I am pleased to be starting my 2nd year as President of the Sweetwater component. my first year was a true learning experience and I want to thank my fellow component members for being so patient and showing me the ropes. I am proud to be part of the Sweetwater component. Our members have a true passion for dental hygiene and they are just a wonderful group of women. I am looking forward to starting a new and busy year in 2008. We will begin the year with our Annual Symposium on January 18 at West Central Technical College at the Douglas Campus. Our symposium is a great opportunity to earn CE credits while also having fun with other hygienists from the local area. 0n Feb. 2nd we will be having our 2nd Annual Sealant Saturday. Last year we began this volunteer opportunity to place free sealants on children from the community. We placed over 250 sealants and educated many children who do not usually have access to dental treatment. It was a truly rewarding experience and I hope you will volunteer with us and make this year a success as well. We will also be having several component CE meetings this year. Please contact me if you any topic suggestions. I am looking forward to an exciting year. please feel free to contact me with any questions. if you are a new member we would love to invite you to become part of our component. At Sweetwater everyone is welcome and appreciated.

Thank you, Rachel McMullen, RDH
President
 

Meeting Schedule:

The meetings are held at West central Technical College, Douglasville Campus, Room 161A on Mondays as scheduled at 6:00 pm.

Meeting Agenda:

6:00 - 8:00 PM Continuing Education (2 CE credits per meeting)
Short Component Business Meeting immediately following.
 

All Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association members and students are free; non-members are $10 per CE credit. We will have receipts for employers if needed. You can also attend for free if you become a member of GDHA at our meetings.

Meeting Dates:

ADHA MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES

Being a member of ADHA means having a personal lobbyist and organized dental hygienists working to protect and advance your profession along with maintaining the current high educational standards that are in place in the state of Georgia.

Membership also includes subscriptions to two oral health magazines, Flossline from GDHA, eligibility for medical, life, disability, and malpractice insurance policies. Discounts to continuing Ed courses throughout the state and nation. Your ADHA membership card lets you proudly present that you are committed to your professional organization.

Community Service:

SDHS Sponsors "Share House", a shelter for battered women and children and Open Arms of Paulding. Needed are new children's toys and items for the S.H.A.R.E. house; soap, tissue, toothpaste, bath towels, hairbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, toothbrushes, feminine products, Clorox, pinesol, bug spray, ant spray, mop buckets, mops, air fresheners, dish detergent, laundry detergent fabric softener.  

Sealant Saturday - See photos from 2007