CDHEA 2024 Annual Meeting

Overview

California Dental Hygiene Educators’ Association

2024 President’s Invitation

Please Mark your calendars and join us for the upcoming Annual CDHEA Meeting.

October 11-13, 2024, at the Double Tree by Hilton San Jose.  ($165/night)

HOTEL LINK: DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose Reservation Link

Friday October 11:

Director’s Meeting 4:00-7:00 p.m. (an exciting new format)

 “Night at the Rounds” 5:00-7:00 p.m. will be hosted for All interested members.
Sign up for the table rounds at registration when you check in to ensure your spot is reserved. This forum offers collaborative discussion with other dental hygiene educators on a variety of topics. (Note: no CE for this activity)

Saturday October 12: 8:30-5:00 p.m. (Breakfast and lunch will be provided)

 

We are delighted to welcome Rachelle Williams, RDH, MS who will present an exciting, interactive CE session titled: “Evaluating Clinical Competence and Faculty Calibration with Standardized Testing and Technology” (5 CE Units)

 

Following the CE session:

Update from Anthony Lum, Executive Officer Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC)

Members are encouraged to submit questions or concerns for DHBC through the following link:

DHBC questions/concerns

Business meeting

Corporate Appreciation – “No Host Bar”

Saturday evening is open for all attendees to enjoy time with their team.

 

Sunday October 13: 8:30-1:00 p.m. (Breakfast will be provided)  

 

Update from the CDHA President, Vickie Kimbrough

 

An interactive CE workshop will be presented by Claire Jeong, MS, RDH: “Artificial Intelligence in Dental Hygiene Programs, Threat or Opportunity?”  (3 CE Units)

 

PAM HUGHES AWARD

 

We continue the tradition of supporting our students with our Pam Hughes Award. These scholarships are supported by CDHEA member donations – every penny of which goes right back to students! There are two ways to donate:

 

1. Donate when you register online for the event via CE Zoom. (Special Events: Watch for the Prompt)

2. Donate in person during our annual meeting by helping us “Fill the Cassette”

 

We hope you will join us in making a scholarship donation in whatever manner you prefer.

 

REGISTRATION LINK: CE Zoom Meeting Registration Link

 

·      Membership Dues: $125 (Not attending the event)

 

·      Early Bird Registration: $435 (includes: $125 Membership, $300 Registration,

$10 CE Zoom Service Fee) Due Friday, May 31, 2024

 

·      Registration: $485 (includes: $125 Membership, $350 Registration,

$10 CE Zoom Service Fee) Due Friday, August 30, 2024

 

·      Last Chance:  $585 (includes: $125 Membership, $450 Registration,

$10 CE Zoom Service Fee) Due Friday, September 27, 2024

 

The CDHEA Board and I look forward to seeing you in October.

Diane Melrose, RDH, MA

CDHEA Interim President