ADHA Convention

The middle of June, I had the opportunity to go to the annual ADHA (American Dental Hygienists' Association) convention in Albuquerque. This was an all paid expenses trip I was awarded from AZ Hygienists' Association. I had a great time getting to meet people from all over the U.S. There were about 1300 hygienists there & 400 were students.

Wednesday morning we arrived in Albuquerque. This was the student, Mara, that I roomed with. I picked her out as a hygiene student on the plane. Then I found out she was the person I would be sharing a room with.

Thursday: After the Crest Breakfast with speaker, Jillian Michaels from the Biggest Loser. Taking a picture with the girls from Phoenix College, Mara's classmates.
Lunch at a Mexican restuarant near the convention center. L to R: Susie (from CA), Julie, Peggi, Kelly, Mara & Rachel (all the rest were from Phx College).

Friday: We attended a couple of classes & went to the exhibits for all our free dental stuff. This picture is before the extravaganza reception.

Friday: At the extravaganza dinner with my director, Ms. Blitz. This was a live auction to support the institute for oral health.

Esther Wilkins, a celebrity in the dental hygiene field. She is 92 years old and she has just published another dental hygiene book. She danced the night away at every party during the convention.

L to R: me, Julie, Jean Conner (president of the ADHA) & Mara.

Saturday: We started the morning off with awards. Then finished with speaker & entertainer, Debbie Reynolds.

This was at the president's reception. It was a party celebrating the eras from the 30s and on. The poodle skirt group is from Phoenix College & the lady on the right is their director. This was a dinner & dance party with a live band. On the right is a lady who was painting this picture during a song. It was incredible to see this done. This last picture of the tie die group was a hygienist from Montana & 2 students from SC & myself.