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Edmonton Dental Assistants Association

Calendar of Events

Here you will find the scheduled events and activities for the current term. We'll update this page frequently, so check back often to stay up to date.

2011-2012 Term

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
6:00 PM
New Member Reception - by invitation only
7:00 PM
Welcome Back Social Night
General Meeting
Guest Speaker presentation 1 CCP Learning Objective / 1 CE credit hour
Topic - Neurological Communication Disorders 
(CCP Links C-2 J-1-6)
Speaker - Andrea Ruelling - AHS Speech Language Pathologist

NOVEMBER 17, 2011
7:00 PM
General Meeting
Guest Speaker presentation 1 CCP Learning Objective / 1 CE credit hour
Topic - Stress and the Nervous System
(CCP Links A-1-2 K-4)
Speaker - Dr Dean Collins

DECEMBER 4, 2011
Jingle on Downtown Santa Claus Parade - Edmonton Downtown Pedways
10:00 AM
Earn your wings!  Be a Tooth Fairy in our annual parade entry.  Contact our Social Convener for information or to sign in to be an EDAA Tooth Fairy in 2011.
 
JANUARY 19, 2012
7:00 PM
General Meeting
Guest Speaker presentation 1 CCP Learning Objective / 1 CE credit hour
Topic - Ensuring Cultural Safety in Providing Oral Care (CCP Links J-1-6 J-1-7 J-2-1 K-1-1)
Speaker - Dr. Louanne Keenan

FEBRUARY 4, 2012 
All Day Dental Team Conference - see webpage for details
4 CCP Learning Objectives /6 CE credit hours for full attendance CCP Links provided

MARCH 10, 2012
Dental Assistants Week Celebrations
Theme TBA
General Meeting and 1/2 day Seminar - 2 CCP Learning Objectives / 3 CE credit hours for full attendance CCP Links will be provided
Table Clinic Competition, Guest Speakers, Awards Luncheon, Door prizes and more!
see webpage for details

APRIL 2012
Dental Health Month projects - see webpage for details

MAY 17, 2012
7:00 PM
Annual Meeting, Elections, Annual Reports, Budget
Year End Social
Only EDAA members in good standing with a current EDAA membership card are invited to attend and participate in this AGM. 

Additional events and consultation sessions may be added so keep watching your Dental Impressions newsletter and this webpage for current information.

Additional events and consultation sessions may be added so keep watching your Dental Impressions newsletter and this webpage for current information.

EDAA Full Members in good standing who have paid their $37 Local Membership Fee to the EDAA are welcome to attend all General Meetings and the September, November, January and May Speaker Presentations at no additional charge. 

Non-members are invited to attend General Meeting Speaker Presentations at $15 per person per presentation.  To register Non-member attendance or to apply for EDAA Full Membership please contact the EDAA Message Centre at 780-987-2022.

2012-2013 TERM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
6:00 PM
New Member Reception - by invitation only
7:00 PM
Welcome Back Social Night
General Meeting
Guest Speaker presentation 1 CCP Learning Objective / 1 CE credit hour
Topic - OHI for Patients With Dexterity Challenges (CCP Links A-9-2 C-2-4 F-2-1 F-2-2)
Speaker - Tiffanie Mo-Law,  Occupational Therapist/Rehabilitation Consultant

NOVEMBER 15, 2012
7:00 PM
General Meeting
Guest Speaker presentation 1 CCP Learning Objective / 1 CE credit hour
Topic - Suppliers Table Clinic Night - 
Different Generations of Bonds (CCP Link E-2-5), Surgical Draping Technique (CCP Links A-8-1 C-7-2), Hand Hygiene (CCP Links A-4 B-2-1 C-1-3)

DECEMBER 2, 2012
Jingle on Downtown Santa Claus Parade - Edmonton Downtown Pedways
10:00 AM
Earn your wings!  Be a Tooth Fairy in our annual parade entry.  Contact our Social Convener for information or to sign in to be an EDAA Tooth Fairy in 2011.
 
JANUARY 17, 2013
7:00 PM
General Meeting
Guest Speaker presentation 1 CCP Learning Objective / 1 CE credit hour
Topic - TBA
(CCP Links)
Speaker - TBA

FEBRUARY 2, 2013 
All Day Dental Team Conference - see webpage for details
4 CCP Learning Objectives /5 CE credit hours for full attendance CCP Links provided

MARCH 9, 2013
Dental Assistants Week Celebrations
Theme TBA
General Meeting and 1/2 day Seminar - 2 CCP Learning Objectives / 3 CE credit hours for full attendance CCP Links will be provided
Table Clinic Competition, Guest Speakers, Awards Luncheon, Door prizes and more!
see webpage for details

APRIL 2013
Dental Health Month projects - see webpage for details

MAY 16, 2013
7:00 PM
Annual Meeting, Elections, Annual Reports, Budget
Year End Social
Only EDAA members in good standing with a current EDAA membership card are invited to attend and participate in this AGM. 



Prospective members are welcome to learn more about us by attending an event.
For details about events, locations of meetings or to find out how to become an EDAA member contact:
 
Edmonton Dental Assistants Association 
 
Phone or Fax (780) 987-2022