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ADA Foundation Health Screening Program Returns
After a one-year hiatus, the ADA Foundation's Health Screening Program will return to the 2009 Annual Session. The new program offers improved complimentary medical screenings and debuts continuing education on how to screen for medical conditions in a dental setting (course numbers 7205 and 7215).
Clinical Dental Staff can receive free professional screening services and blood work. And—just in time for flu season—the screening will provide influenza vaccinations. Optional screenings will be available at nominal cost.
The following screenings will be offered:
- Blood Pressure
- Weight
- Flu Vaccine
- Salivary Diagnostics (UCLA)
- Delayed Hypersensitivity (SmartPractice) (will only be offered on Thursday, October 1)
- Latex Sensitivity (SmartPractice)
- Blood Chemistry
- Hepatitis C
- Legionella Antibody Screenings
Optional Screenings offered at a nominal charge to the participants:
- VAP Cholesterol
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- PSA
- Bone Density Scan (Osteoporosis)
The Health Screening Program is underwritten by the ADA Foundation through lead sponsorship from the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company and generous support from other corporate sponsors. We gratefully acknowledge the support of our corporate sponsors, participants and friends who have made the screening program possible.
Because we expect overwhelming interest and participation, this year's screening is available by advance appointment only in the Hibiscus Ballroom I at the Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr on these dates:
Thursday, October 1
Friday, October 2
Saturday, October 3
To make your appointment for the Health Screening Program and to sign up for Continuing Education Courses, please visit the ADA Annual Session Registration Page.
For more information please contact the ADA Foundation at 312-440-2547 or e-mail us.
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What is the Health Screening Program?
For more than 40 years, the ADA Foundation Health Screening Program has helped dental care providers monitor their health while making the dental office safer for the dental team and their patients. Participants in the Health Screening Program will receive state-of-the art screenings for a variety of occupational health concerns.
In addition, the Health Screening Program conducts a scientific assessment of specific provider and patient safety issues. This information helps educate and guide the profession on topics and policies related to risk assessment and disease management and prevention. |
