Modern Hygienist - November 2008 - (Page 42)

close | MOONLIGHTING Queen of Clubs A graduate of Ohio State University, Sandra Berger, RDH, BS, has been a dental hygienist for more than 24 years. Applying your skill set to study club coordination. by Sandra Berger, RDH, BS In addition to practicing clinical hygiene, I work as a study club coordinator for The Jersey Coast Dental Forum. We have 45 member dentists and, for an annual membership fee, we provide them and their staff with a curriculum of continuing education from September to June. A strong knowledge base and quality CE in combination with real camaraderie is very hard to find in the solo practitioner’s office. During high school and college I worked for a direct mail company. When I graduated I continued to work for them part time and practiced clinical hygiene part time. The direct mail business grew and they were in need of full-time employees. I was not ready to leave clinical, so I decided to take my knowledge of computers and business and utilize it in the dental field. My duties as coordinator include programming with my directors, contacting speakers, securing the venue, preparing for audio/visual presentations, making travel and hotel arrangements, printing handouts and programs as well as being a constant resource and liaison for the members. My position is as much hostess as it is planner. Our goal is to develop relationships in an environment of education and to educate on the benefits of multidisciplinary care. My members know they can contact me if they need information—if I don’t know the answer I will find it! I am also the coordinator of a large meeting for dental hygienists and provide support for a coworker that coordinates a study club for hygienists. To all these positions I bring my love for organization and people. My computer skills have served me well when dealing with handouts, certificates, and research for my members. I have applied for and received ADA CERP status twice. I love both of my jobs and the opportunities they provide me within the dental field. mh is this for you? If you think blending planner, hostess and resource skills is for you, e-mail Sandra at SSSBerg@aol.com for more details. 42 modernhygienist.com | November 2008 PHOTOS: NOEL HENDRICKSON/GETTY IMAGES http://www.modernhygienist.com

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Modern Hygienist - November 2008 Contents Editor's Letter Letters Modern Solutions Brace Yourself Pathways: Behind the Mask Faith In Place Ultimate Recall: You Can't Work Alone Going Public: Why Public Health? A Fresh Approach to Thanksgiving Ad Index Classifieds Moonlighting

Modern Hygienist - November 2008

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