Monday, March 9, 2009

Next Meeting AGM in June 09

Our next meeting will be on June 6th, 2009 and it will be our AGM. Details of where and when are being ironned out but set the 6th aside to come and network. We will have speakers again, maybe a few less this time, our AGM and you can learn what the latest news is for private practice dental hygiene across the province and Canada. Looking forward to seeing everyone there and perhaps some new members as well. In the meantime, stay warm!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

2009 March

Thank you to all who attended the APPDHA Winter Meeting in Red Deer, Alberta. We missed our members who couldn't be there. Here's a brief summary of the meeting....
Danielle Smith of CFIB spoke to us about various legislative events affecting our industry and how we can make a difference. She had so much valuable information for our individual businesses as well, such as employee standards, safety standards and even PIPA information. I would encourage all members of APPDHA to call CFIB today and join their incredible work.

Sheena Osinchuk from Dentsply Canada spoke to us about the wonderful sponsorship offers her company is giving APPDHA members. She to had valuable information on Dentsplys' latest technologies and current specials. Please call Sheena to begin benefiting from Dentsplys' offers to us.

Aldean Stachiw from Colgate Canada spoke to our group about their latest line up of products and special offers to our members. Colgate has a new wonderful program for buying toothbrushes, floss, pastes and it comes with a free bag for patient handouts. She has been generous to our members with free samples to support our offices and I thank her for all her hard work.

Stacy Mackie and Darlene Fraser from The College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta spoke to our members about advertising rules and current issues we face as a new industry. They were so gracious in their presentation and very understanding of our concerns and we thank them for their time and efforts.

APPDHA is truly proud to be associated with all these presenters and look forward to great working relationships in the future. We thank all those who gave freely of their time and thank you for the free products.

Please email me for more information you would like on the event and how to contact our great sponsors. Bye for now and watch for the next meeting to be scheduled in early summer.