New Orleans Dental Association Inc.

New Orleans Dental Association, Inc.

New Orleans Dental Association, Inc.
2121 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 153
Metairie, LA 70001-2878

Office:
504/834-6449
Fax:
504/838-6909
E-mail:
nodental@bellsouth.net

Welcome to the New Orleans Dental Association of the State of Louisiana! The New Orleans Dental Association (NODA) is a local component of the Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA). NODA includes the parishes of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemine, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist and St. Tammany (that portion east of Bayou Lacombe).

NODA is a voluntary membership organization whose mission is to establish and maintain a cohesive organization that serves its membership by promoting the art, science, and professionalism of dentistry and by communicating the value of oral health to the community.

NODA supports members in achieving and maintaining high standards of professionalism and leadership within dentistry and our community through locally-based continuing education programs, monthly general membership meetings, involvement in state and national legislative venues. Through local resources and our partnership with the LDA and ADA, a wide variety of programs and information have been designed to assist members in creating and sustaining successful practices.

September General Membership Meeting

Date – Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Location – Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport                     Kenner, LA   70062                     Phone: 504/467-5611
                    Meeting in Salons 1, 2 & 3

Time – Check in @ 6:30pm. Meeting begins @ 7:00pm.

Speaker – Kim Henderson, R.D.H.
Ms. Henderson is a Registered Dental Hygienist with 17 years experience as a R.D.H., working primarily in the Gulf Coast region. Ms. Henderson also has expertise in Digital X-ray sensor placement technique and has used digital radiography both in practice and as a Dexis trainer. Ms. Henderson may be contacted by phone: 225/276-5830, fax: 866/322-2805, e-mail: henderson4@cableone.net or website" www.dexis.com.

Topic of Presentation – “Digital Radiography Techniques and Applications”
Ms. Henderson will present on digital x-ray placement techniques and review best practices when using digital radiography. Ms. Henderson will also review the different types of digital radiography systems (phosphor plate vs. direct sensors) and have a question answer period following her presentation.

Objectives –
Review best practices when using digital sensors and digital panorex machines including:
       1.) Obtaining optimal image quality
       2.) Placement and positioning techniques
       3.) Display and demonstrate aftermarket RINN holders for improving sensor placement
       4.) Hygiene and preventing cross contamination
       5.) Differences when using phosphor plate systems and digital sensors

Sponsor – DEXIS, LLC
Contact: Nick Hartman, Regional Sales Manager at 1-888-883-3947, ext. 234, e-mail to nick.hartman@dexis.com, website: www.dexis.com Address: 4425 Alexander Dr., Ste. 100, Alpharetta, GA   30022.

FUTURE ANNUAL CONFERENCE DATES:

April 8 - 10, 2010

April 14 - 17, 2011

New Orleans Dental Association, Inc.
2121 North Causeway Blvd., Suite 153, Metairie, LA 70001
Phone: 504-834-6449
Fax: 504-838-6909
E-mail: nodental@bellsouth.net