2019 Missouri DHA Annual Session

Overview

JOIN Missouri Dental Hygienists' Association FOR OUR 2019 ANNUAL SESSION, HOSTED AT OASIS HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER

OCTOBER 4TH AND 5TH, 2019

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR MDHA PRESIDENT

GET READY FOR THE BEST WEEKEND EVER-PACKED FULL OF FUN, FRIENDS, EDUCATION AND NETWORKING! MDHA ANNUAL SESSION IS THE PREMIER EVENT FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

MDHA ANNUAL SESSION IS QUICKLY APPROACHING, AND LOOKS TO BE JAM PACKED FULL OF EVENTS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!  WITH WORLD RENOWNED SPEAKERS BRINGING THE MOST UP-TO-DATE, CUTTING EDGE INFORMATION, YOU ARE SURE TO TAKE AWAY SOMETHING NEW TO ADD TO YOUR TOOL BOX.  WHETHER IT’S PERTINENT-PATIENT RELATED EDUCATION FOR HELPING YOU CLINICALLY, OR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO HELP YOU PHYSICALLY, YOU DEFINITELY DON’T WANT TO MISS THESE COURSES.

STAY FRIDAY NIGHT AND COME PARTY WITH US FOR THE PRESIDENT’S DINNER! THIS YEAR, WE ARE HAVING AN “ALOHA ISLAND WHITE PARTY”, TO COINCIDE WITH THE THEME OF THE “OASIS HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER”.  WEAR YOUR FAVORITE WHITE COCKTAIL ATTIRE, OR, IF WHITE IS NOT YOUR COLOR, WHERE SOMETHING TROPICAL TO GO WITH THE THEME!  UPON YOUR ARRIVAL, YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO A SPECIAL SURPRISE TO KICK OFF THE NIGHT! MAKE SURE TO WEAR YOUR DANCING SHOES ON YOUR FABULOUS FEET AS THE DJ WILL BE MIXING THINGS UP AND GETTING US ALL UP AND SHAKING OUR BOOTIES! 

THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, WHETHER YOU ARE A STUDENT, A RECENT GRADUATE, A SEASONED VETERAN OR EVEN A RETIRED MEMBER.  OUR SPONSORS AND VENDOR SPACES ARE FILLING UP QUICKLY, WHICH MEANS WE WILL HAVE LOTS OF AWESOME COMPANIES FEATURING THEIR LATEST AND GREATEST PRODUCTS.  

BE SURE TO TELL A FRIEND AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EARLY BIRD PRICES!  LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THIS OCTOBER!

Thank you

Angela Fuller, RDH - MDHA President 

ABOUT MDHA 

The purpose of the Missouri Dental Hygienists’ Association is to improve the oral health of the public; to advance the art and science of dental hygiene; to maintain the highest standards of dental hygiene practice; to represent and protect the interest of the dental hygiene profession; to improve the professional competence of the dental hygienist; to foster research in oral health; to provide professional communications; and to conduct other activities as may be permitted by the State of Missouri to carry out the purposes of this Association. 

 

BE INSPIRED & BE EMPOWERED 

We continue our journey to be inspired with the attendance of the dental leaders, thinkers and doers.  Missouri Dental Hygienists’ Annual Session just keeps getting better and better! From inspiring speakers to the latest in dental technologies, our itinerary is packed with things to do and people to meet. We are always evolving and tweaking to keep the events fresh, thought provoking and relevant! 

Missouri Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Session has had yearly growth in attendance. With the expanse of social media coverage and networking exposure, our event is one of the hottest events of the year. Everyone involved is engaged and excited to experience our conference and loves how it reflects our profession. Take the chance to make a memorable mark.

Finding Passion & Personal Growth 

Missouri Dental Hygienists' are passionate about caring for the patients and our team members. In doing this we continue to strive for better access to care. When we are able to find passion it then ables us to find professional and personal growth. Have you thought about your goals and what you want to achieve in and outside of the office? What are those goals and how can we help to flame the passion to help you achieve them?

 

EVENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN FOR ANNUAL SESSION STARTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, FROM 6PM-7: 30PM, AND RE-OPENS FRIDAY MORNING FROM 7AM-8AM.  THE EXHIBITOR HALL WILL BE OPEN AT 7AM WITH LIGHT PASTRIES AND COFFEE  

HOTEL INFORMATION

HOTEL ROOMS BOOK FAST, MAKE SURE TO CALL TODAY TO GET YOUR ROOM LINED UP FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT! PLEASE CALL OASIS CONVENTION CENTER TO GET YOUR SPECIAL RATE. 417-866-5253/ 1-888-532-4338 - "EVENT NAME ~ MDHA ANNUAL SESSION"

ADHA MEMBER REGISTRATION 

IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF ADHA, PLEASE REGISTER AS "RDH-ADHA MEMBER" AND COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.  YOU WILL VERIFY YOUR MEMBER ID NUMBER AND UPON COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR MEMBER DISCOUNT!  IT DOES NOT COME OFF YOUR REGISTRATION TOTAL UNTIL THE VERY END, SO DON'T WORRY! YOU WILL GET THE DISCOUNT YOU DESERVE FOR BEING A PROUD, SUPPORTING MEMBER OF OUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION!!!

PRESIDENT'S DINNER & BALL 

FRIDAY NIGHT SHOULD BE A BLAST, ESPECIALLY WITH THIS YEAR'S THEME, 

"ALOHA ISLAND WHITE BALL"

WE ARE EXCITED TO CELEBRATE! WE ARE ASKING ATTENDEES TO PLEASE COME DRESSED IN YOUR FAVORITE ISLAND WHITE OUTFIT/COCKTAIL ATTIRE. THIS IS A DRESSY AFFAIR! WE WANT TO SEE YOU THERE FRIDAY NIGHT FOR FUN, DINNER, HY-PAC ACTIVITIES AND DANCING, WHICH IS ALL INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION!

 

***FACULTY REGISTERING STUDENTS***

PLEASE EMAIL MICHELE.O.RDH@GMAIL.COM DIRECTLY TO SET UP REGISTRATION FOR YOUR STUDENTS IF YOUR SCHOOL IS PLANNING ON REGISTERING THE STUDENTS IN BULK AND WILL BE PAYING DIRECTLY FROM THE SCHOOL WITH A CREDIT CARD OR CHECK.  THIS WAY STUDENTS CAN STILL RECEIVE THEIR CE'S FROM CE ZOOM.  THIS IS ONLY FOR SCHOOLS WHO TAKE CARE OF REGISTRATION FOR THEIR STUDENTS. PLEASE USE THE STUDENTS' PERMANENT EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR REGISTERING WITH CE ZOOM, ***NOT THEIR SCHOOL EMAILS*** IF ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY AT MICHELE.O.RDH@GMAIL.COM

IF you are wanting to be an Exhibitor or Speaker Sponsor

Please contact Michele O'Leary - Head Chair for Annual Session

michele.o.rdh@gmail.com or 1-314-922-5319

Thank you