Dental News - Pros in the Profession honors outstanding hygienists

Dental Tribune USA

Fri. 7 March 2014

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NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Crest Oral-B continues to recognize registered dental hygienists who go above and beyond the call of duty — with the third year of the Pros in the Profession awards program. These awards acknowledge the pivotal role hygienists play in their patients’ lives in addition to their unwavering personal commitment to promoting good oral health.

“We have seen extraordinary entries over the past several years, which is why we must continue to honor those hygienists whose passion shines through in their everyday work,” said John Scarchilli, global scientific communications manager for P&G Oral Care. “These individuals dedicate countless hours to furthering the oral health cause, so we are pleased to be able to applaud them publicly.”

Two winners have been named thus far for the Pros in the Profession year three award, Michelle Vacha, from Colorado Springs, Colo., and Heather Steich, from San Francisco. “I am one hygienist who has been able to make a difference,” says Vacha. “I challenge all hygienists to be passionate and think outside of the box. I have been able to bring full dental services to people who haven’t had dental care in years- — and make them happy, healthy members of society once again. The incredible, professional and fun team I have has brought back validity and confidence to the dental experience.”

In March, Crest Oral-B will identify one last exceptional RDH who consistently displays dedication toward both his or her patients and the profession. The winner will receive:

An all-expense paid trip to visit the Procter & Gamble German Innovation Center in Kronberg, Germany.
A $1,000 monetary prize
A recognition plaque
Recognition in dental periodicals and announcements on the Crest Oral-B for Dental Professionals Facebook page and on www.dentalcare.com.

Nominees must be:

RDHs with two years or more of clinical/professional experience after graduation from dental hygiene school.
RDHs who participate in community service.
RDHs with examples of work that goes above and beyond the call of duty.

“My proudest professional accomplishment was when I stepped out of my comfort zone and traveled to Honduras for a dental volunteer trip,” said Pros in the Profession winner year three Steich. “Our group provided dental services for over 1,400 school-aged children, some of whom had never received previous dental care. It was a humbling and personally rewarding accomplishment. My favorite part of the profession is that I have the opportunity to make a positive impact on people every day.”

Nominations for dental hygienists who meet the above criteria can be submitted via a nomination tab on the Crest Oral-B for Dental Professionals Facebook page.

For the first time in the program, hygienists may nominate themselves for the honor. Nominations also can be submitted by fellow colleagues conveying why their nominee is a Pro in the Profession.

“It is an honor as a previous recipient of the award that Crest Oral-B has decided to continue rewarding those in our profession,” said Ann Benson Ross, Pros in the Profession winner year one. “I’ve learned an immense amount from the experience and have been afforded so many new opportunities, so I encourage all to take part as I know so many of us out there deserve the honor.”

To learn more about Pros in the Profession, including how to nominate yourself or a pro for consideration, along with rules and regulations, visit www.facebook.com/professionalcrestoralb. For information about Crest Oral-B products and resources, visit the updated www.dentalcare.com website.

(Source: Procter & Gamble Co.)

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