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The Greater Seattle Dental Hygienists' Society represents dental hygienists in the Greater Seattle area. The mission of the Greater Seattle Dental Hygienists' Society is to increase awareness of and access to quality oral health care, to promote the highest standards of research and education, licensure and practice for dental hygienists, and to represent and promote the interests of the dental hygiene profession, as a means to improve the public's health.

February membership meeting CE

Probiotics and Other Natural Health Strategies for the Management of Oral Bacteria

Presenter: Clair Whiteman, Nutritionist/Technical Advisor, BioGenesis Nutraceuticals, Inc.

This course will focus on new research that highlights the benefits of probiotic bacteria and natural anti-microbial agents. Emphasis will be on the influence of microbial infection in both dental and systemic health and innovative holistic strategies for minimizing these effects.

The membership business meeting starts at 7:00 on February 9, the CE class is from 7:30 to 9:30.

CE benefit for members

The greater Seattle Dental Hygienists' Society provides, as a member benefit, ALL FIFTEEN CE CREDITS required by Washington State law.

CE courses are offered in conjunction with general meetings, volunteer events, and as a week-end CE course. To take full advantage of this generous offer, members need to attend all events offering CE credits.

We hold our general meetings at the Good Shepherd Community Center at 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N. in Wallingford, centrally located for easy access off I-5 for all our members. Map and directions

Day and Time: We meet on the second Tuesday of the month. The business meeting starts at 7:00 and the CE runs 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Check the GSDHS calendar for exact dates.

Join us !

Do you administer block anesthesia? Do you work while the boss is away? We invite you to join the professional organization that worked to make these possible and continues to support and protect your profession.

	Next General Meeting
Date		February 9, 2010 7:00 PM
Speaker		Clair Whiteman, Nutritionist/Technical Advisor
Topic		Probiotics and Other Natural Health Strategies for the Management of Oral Bacteria
Credit		Two CE credits
Place		Good Shepherd Center Room 202 4649 Sunnyside Ave North Seattle, Washington 98103 Map and directions

	Executive Board Meetings
The executive board meets at the Good Shepherd Center, one half hour before the general meeting.

	Volunteer Opportunities
Union Gospel Mission Dental Clinic needs volunteer dental hygienists. Work 3 or 4 hours, any little bit helps. Call Juanita at 206-621-7695.
The Haller Lake Christian Health Clinic (HLCHC) is a non-denominational free clinic offering basic health care services to low income residents. The HLCHC is in great need of volunteer dental hygienists and dentists. Please call 206-363-4105 to offer your help. More information

EWU offers new Master of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene

Eastern Washington University now offers a Master of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene (MSDH) program.

This program is 100% web-based and requires two visits to the EWU Riverpoint Spokane campus.

The mission of the program is to educate and graduate dental hygienists who are technically, intellectually and ethically prepared for the upcoming challenges facing the dental profession. Once admitted students will be able to choose teaching, administration, or clinical research as their emphasis area for study.

More information