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 India  Philippines Executive Director
Peter Anas
director@IFDH.org
Membership Director
Laikisha Jeffries
membership@IFDH.org
Membership Coordinator
Clare Karpinski
coordinator@IFDH.org
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Robyn Watson
RDH, BSc, MPA
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Lots Happening in the Dental Hygiene World
Read the latest message from our President Robyn Watson, including:
- 2019 ISDH changing location
- Her recent travels
- ACFF World Cavity Free Day
- Member milestones
We wish Robyn improved health as she was in an accident in Russia and had to cancel several visits to dental hygiene events in the past month.
Read the full message.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
IFDH Announces Change of Venue for 2019 International Symposium (ISDH)
The IFDH and Korean Dental Hygienist Association have mutually agreed on postponing plans to hold the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) in Korea until 2024, initially scheduled to be held in Seoul in 2019. The IFDH Board of Directors advised the KDHA of a change of venue due to the current political tensions in the area.
Many concerns have been raised in relation to the 2019 ISDH and the heightened political situation involving North Korea. Many of the House of Delegates are apprehensive in relation to the safety for its members and are concerned that many international participants will choose not to commit to attending the ISDH in South Korea in 2019 due to the tensions in North Korea and the possible outcomes.
We have had indications from potential speakers and participants that they would not participate in a conference in S. Korea because of this situation.
We have been watching the situation evolve for several months and it has not been an easy decision to make, but unfortunately the increase in tension with the ongoing nuclear testing and build-up of strategic weapons in the area makes the situation too volatile and we feel that it is perceived as unsafe for participants to travel to the region. This situation could improve or devolve, but we do not know which way it will go and with a short time to prepare a new venue, we have been investigating the possibilities.
The IFDH Board has been in contact with the runners-up from previous ISDH bids in 2013 and 2016 and is in negotiation with an alternate IFDH House of Delegate member country. This country will be announced when the details are finalised.
In spite of the current political tension around the Korean Peninsula, South Korea is stable both socially and economically, which is reflected through some social indicators such as the KOSPI (Korea Stock Market Index) and has been steadily rising despite these global issues.
This decision has not been made lightly and is very regrettable. We are very mindful of, and deeply regret that the environment has caused such a disappointment to the KDHA. The Board is most appreciative of the hard work they have done up to this stage to develop the ISDH and look forward to going to Seoul in 2024.
Signed,
Robyn Watson Kyung Sook Moon
President IFDH President KDHA
IFDH Welcomes its 31st Country House of Delegate Member:Federation of Indian Dental Hygienists Association (FIDHA)
A new national association of dental hygienists was formed in India early in 2017 - the Federation of Indian Dental Hygienist Association (FIDHA). This Federation comprises all state dental hygienist associations and individual dental hygienists from different parts of India. Its office is in New Delhi, India, with Ramakant Pandey as President, who, in photo at right, is shown receiving their IFDH membership certificate from IFDH Treasurer Mary Rose Pincelli Boglione, at the IFDH seminar in Dubai (see article below).
The IFDH Membership Committee and Board of Directors have approved all elements of their application and welcome them to the IFDH as its 31st country! We look forward to welcoming the following to our House of Delegates - Surendra Shukla and Shrikant Borade.
IFDH Teams with CAPP for Dubai Seminar
A Periodontal Instrumentation and Sharpening Hands-on Course by the IFDH, taught attendees to learn practical principles for confronting clinical complications with dexterity, skill and confidence. It focused on innovative instrument designs and solutions driven approaches to meet the inevitable challenges of mechanically treating "invisible" root surfaces and examine the design characteristics of a variety of hand instruments and are listed for appropriate skill levels. It was held on 4th Nov 2017 at the Dental Hygienist Seminar (part of 9th DFCIC) in Dubai by the Centre for Advanced Professional Practices (CAPP). See pictures in the UAE section of Member News below.
IFDH Research Grants Update
Congratulations to Recipient Magandhree Naidoo of South Africa
Dental care has been acknowledged as one of the leading unmet health care need among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Individuals with ASD have distinctive characteristics and behaviors that impact on their oral care, thereby creating challenges for parents, caregivers and dental professionals. The communication impairment frequently noted in this population has impacted oral care at home, school and the dental office. Transparent pictorial cues in the form of a dental communication board will be beneficial for facilitating a dental visit for this population. Read more.
December 15th Deadline for 2017 Applications
The IFDH has research grants for dental hygiene students available, so please check the website for details. The purpose of this program is to promote experience in the research process and dissemination of findings contributing to the dental hygiene body of knowledge. This grant program provides small grants for students enrolled in dental hygiene graduate programs conducting thesis research. Deadline is December 15th.
Remember that this IFDH Webinar
Is Available for Online Viewing & CE for 3 Years!
Increasing Health Literacy to Reduce Dental Caries. Are you and your Practice Health Literate?
Thank you to Alice Horowitz, PhD, MA, RDH the presenter for the IFDH Education Academy's first-ever webinar in December 2016. The webinar will remain accessible from our website with one hour of content (1 CE), which includes background and update on oral health literacy and its potential impact on decreasing dental caries, especially among pregnant women and their children.
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How to incorporate important communication skills to increase health literacy among their patients
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Have Any of Your Members Volunteered?
For those inspired to improve the oral health of children, the IFDH "Every Child has a Toothbrush" campaign is designed to teach children how to use a toothbrush effectively so they can better control biofilm and reduce the risk of tooth decay.
Grant money is still available! To participate in the program: dental hygienists must create a community-based event that involves providing oral health education to children, teaching tooth-brushing techniques and conducting an oral examination to determine other needs. More details »
Stay Involved with Your Committee
The committees below met in Lucerne, Switzerland and the Minutes for those meetings are included in HOD section of the website. Stay involved, or get involved. Committee Chair emails are included below.
IFDH Enters into the World of Twitter!
Come and follow us
@IFDHygienists
IFDH Social Responsibility Conference Adopts Resolution
The International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) held A Global Oral Health Strategy Session, Social Responsibility Conference in Florence, Italy, July
Posted by Stella Pascale on Friday, 10 November 2017 03:43
IFDH Announces Change of Venue for ISDH 2019
The IFDH and Korean Dental Hygienist Association have mutually agreed on postponing plans to hold the ISDH symposium in Korea until 2024, initially scheduled to be held in Seoul in 2019. The IFDH Board of Directors advised the KDHA of a change of venue due to the current political tensions in the area.
Many concerns have been raised in relation to the 2019 ISDH and the heightened political situation involving North Korea. Many of the House of Delegates are apprehensive in relation to the safety for its members and are concerned that many international participants will choose not to commit to attending the ISDH in South Korea in 2019 due to the tensions in North Korea and the possible outcomes.
We have had indications from potential speakers and participants that they would not participate in a conference in S. Korea because of this situation.
We have been watching the situation evolve for several months and it has not been an easy decision to make, but unfortunately the increase in tension with the ongoing nuclear testing and build-up of strategic weapons in the area makes the situation too volatile and we feel that it is perceived as unsafe for participants to travel to the region. This situation could improve or devolve, but we do not know which way it will go and with a short time to prepare a new venue, we have been investigating the possibilities.
The IFDH Board has been in contact with the runners-up from previous ISDH bids in 2013 and 2016 and is in negotiation with an alternate IFDH House of Delegate member country. This country will be announced when the details are finalised.
In spite of the current political tension around the Korean Peninsula, South Korea is stable both socially and economically, which is reflected through some social indicators such as the KOSPI (Korea Stock Market Index) and has been steadily rising despite these global issues.
This decision has not been made lightly and is very regrettable. We are very mindful of, and deeply regret that the environment has caused such a disappointment to the KDHA. The Board is most appreciative of the hard work they have done up to this stage to develop the ISDH and look forward to going to Seoul in 2024.
Signed,
Robyn Watson Kyung Sook Moon
President IFDH President KDHA
For more information, contact IFDH Executive Director Peter Anas (director@IFDH.org).
Robyn Watson RDH MPA
President
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Posted by Stella Pascale on Thursday, 14 September 2017 02:47
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Posted by Stella Pascale on Thursday, 3 August 2017 06:43
Dear Practitioner
TO: ALL ORAL HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS
(Dental Specialists, Dentists, Dental Therapists, Oral Hygienists and Dental Assistants)
REGISTRATION OF UNQUALIFIED BUT EXPERIENCED DENTAL ASSISTANTS
The Professional Board for Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene made recommendations to the Minister of Health that would allow for unqualified dental assistants, who have experience, to register with the HPCSA. The Minister of Health subsequently promulgated these Regulations on the 07 April 2017.
In terms of these regulations an experienced but unqualified dental assistant may apply to the HPCSA to be registered for a period of two years. The period of registration will be from the date of promulgation of the regulations and close six months later (07 April 2017 – 07 October 2017). Thereafter no new applications will be accepted, and any unqualified dental assistant will be required to complete a qualification via an accredited University of Technology.
It should be noted that this registration is limited to a period of two years, from date of initial registration. During this time the registered dental assistant will be expected to pay an annual fee, and to comply with CPD requirements. A requirement of such registration is that the dental assistant must, within a period of two years from date of registration, successfully complete a board exam. Failure to complete this exam will result in the registration of the dental assistant lapsing. Dental assistants registered in this category will be afforded four opportunities to complete the exam. The Board has arranged that there will be four examinations a year, and that these examinations will be made available in all nine provinces.
An appeal is made to you to please share the information with all dental assistants, in light of the limited remaining three-month period.
The procedure for registration, and examination, is as follows:
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STEP 1
Applicant applies to the
HPCSA for registration.
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Applicant to complete Form 24 DA Limited Registration available here -
http://www.hpcsa.co.za/Uploads/editor/UserFiles/downloads/dental/Form_24_DA%20-%20Dental%20Assistant_LIMITED_REGISTRATION%20(3).pdf
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STEP 2
Fee payments
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Applicant to pay the prescribed fees - for banking details see:
www.hpcsa.co.za/registrations/BankingDetails
ABSA, Arcadia Branch,
Branch code: 632005
Account Name: HPCSA
Account Type: Cheque
Account number: 061 00 00 169
Swift code: ABSAZAJJ
Use your ID number as a reference.
FEES PAYABLE
If registration occurs in the month of:
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Registration fee
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Pro-rata annual fee
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Total
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July 2017
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R697.00
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R564.03
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R 1261.03
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August 2017
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R697.00
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R501.36
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R 1198.36
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September 2017
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R697.00
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R438.69
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R 1035.69
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1-7 October 2017
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R697.00
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R376.02
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R 1073.02
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STEP 3
Document submission
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Submit documentation to HPCSA and obtain registration.
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- Certified copy of ID,
- Certified copy of marriage certificate (if applicable),
- Proof of payment of the prescribed fees,
- Form 24DA- Application for Registration as a Dental Assistant (Limited Registration)
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STEP 4
Registration
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Receive proof of registration.
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STEP 5
Apply to undertake Board
Examination
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Applicant applies to sit the Board Exam by submitting Form 324 (available at http://hpcsa.co.za/uploads/editor/UserFiles/downloads/dental/form_324_dental_ass_exam.pdf )
by fax (012 – 3389352) or email to simangelek@hpcsa.co.za.
Fee of R700 payable. (See bank details above, use DA number as a reference).
Note: there will be four exam sittings a year, and examinations will be available in all 9 provinces).
The closing date for applications to write the examination is 6 weeks prior to date of the examination.
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STEP 6
Exam preparation
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Visit http://www.hpcsa.co.za/PBDentalTherapy/Examinations
You will find:
The HPCSA does not have any prescribed books or preferred book sellers. The recommended textbooks are:
- Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting by DL Bird & DS Robinson
- Delmars Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach by DJ Phinney & JH Halstead
Books may be obtainable from local libraries, purchased second-hand or new.
BOOKSELLERS:
The applicant is welcome to use the services of any bookseller. Some of the booksellers available are:
- www.takealot.com
- www.sherwoodbooks.co.za
- www.loot.co.za
- www.beyondbooks.co.za
- Adams Book Stores
- Van Schaik
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STEP 7
Undertake the exam
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PUBLICATION OF THE EXAMINATION RESULTS
The results of the examination will be available 6 weeks after date of the examination and will be communicated to candidates in writing.
RE-EXAMINATIONS
Candidates who are unsuccessful in the examination will be allowed to sit for 3 redo examinations. The candidates are required to advise the Board in writing 6 weeks prior to date of the examination of their intention to re-write the examination. Proof of payment of the examination fee (R700) must be submitted together with the written application.
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STEP 8A
Passed the exam?
- Register as a Dental Assistant
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Upon successful completion of the Board Exam you MUST re-register as a Dental Assistant (New registration as the Limited Registration falls away) by paying the registration fee and applicable annual fee. NOTE: The exam results are valid for a limited period and if you do not register as a Dental Assistant you will have to redo the examination.
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STEP 8B
Not attempted/Failed the exam?
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If you have not attempted the exam with the prescribed two year period, or you have failed the exam then after two years of your initial registration then you will be have to complete a formal qualification in dental assisting at a University of Technology. Your registration as a Dental Assistant in the category “Limited Registration” will no longer be valid, and you will not be able to practice legally as a dental assistant in South Africa.
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Regards
Dr TA Muslim
Posted by Stella Pascale on Friday, 28 July 2017 03:30
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Posted by Stella Pascale on Friday, 19 May 2017 10:51
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Posted by Stella Pascale on Sunday, 23 April 2017 19:49
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Posted by Stella Pascale on Wednesday, 15 February 2017 05:55
As you are aware the Professional Board for Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene conducts a Board examination for Student Dental Assistants who are currently registered under the grandfather clause, (i.e. registration based on years of experience) and who have a DA-S registration number.
The Board will conduct four (4) examinations during 2017, i.e. on the third Tuesday of April, June, August and November 2017.
The April 2017 Board examination will be conducted on 18 April 2017 and the closing date for applications for this examination is 7 March 2017.
Candidates who are successful in the Board examination will be registered as Dental Assistants.
The Board examination is not applicable to students who are enrolled with a University of Technology for the formal Dental Assisting programme.
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