JOIN US! Sunday, November 24, 2024
Hawaii Hygienists, join us for a FREE Legislative Training Session with HDHA Lobbyist Alex Santiago!
When: Sunday, November 24, 2024, 3-4pm
In-Person Location: Regency Park Community Room: 3138 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Virtually via Google Meet: Join us from anywhere! See link info below.
RSVP: Email HDHA Past-President Erin Cortez
Learn About Dental Hygiene Advocacy, the Legislative Process & the Importance of Protecting Your Profession!
Alex will provide insights into the behind-the-scenes process on how Legislation is passed. In addition, he will explain how to access the government website and how to track and follow bills, especially those pertaining to the profession of dental hygiene.
Alex will also go over the "art" of lobbying-what it takes to remain players and keeping your "seat" at the table. He will provide real examples of successful efforts and those that have failed in the past.
How to Join the Legislative Training Session
In-Person Training Location: The Regency Park is located at 3138 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, next to Chaminade University and St. Louis High School. Guest parking is available. Tell security that you are visiting #532 Tomita. The Rec Room is right next to the pool.
Join Virtually! Google Meet Info: 3pm video call link: https://meet.google.com/vbo-jwwv-fks
(If the session goes over an hour here's a second link for 4pm to finish: https://meet.google.com/sdb-tdhe-zmy)
See You There!
May 2, 2024
SB2476 RELATING TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS has passed in the Legislature and is awaiting Governor Josh Green's signature.
Title: Dental Hygienists; Dental Sealants; School-Based Health Program
Description: Authorizes licensed dental hygienists to perform preventive dental sealant screenings and apply dental sealants on individuals, under certain conditions, in a school-based oral health program. (CD1)
This will allow hygienists in a Community setting ONLY to screen and apply sealants in a school setting under general supervision (dentist needs to be available by phone, not in person). This allows for dental hygienists to provide increased oral health access care to our keiki o ka aina!
Please go to the Hawaii State Legislature website to read about Measure SB2476.
