From Our President:

We are so lucky to live in the great state of Utah and to have so many natural resources and beauty surrounding us.  Every time I stop to take in the scenery, I'm left in awe.  The same can be said about other resources surrounding us in the dental community.  We have wonderful organizations and people constantly aiding our cities and towns.  The Alliance to the Utah Dental Association is one of the best resources for dental health that is offered in Utah.  As our motto says, we come together to promote oral health, ensure the well being of the dental family, and further responsible legislation in regards to dentistry.

The essential constituents of our organization are clearly the spouse members who donate time, effort, supplies, and money; we participate to help others in need and what better way than to join forces with the workforce that provides so many blessings to us.  As a vital branch of the Utah Dental Association, AUDA works with dentists to provide dental health education in classrooms, medical offices, and at community events. The results are immeasurable as more and more people start taking a proactive approach to their own dental health.

The benefits are many, and the need continues to grow as Utah's population increases.  More volunteers are absolutely necessary for the organization to continue so successfully. Instead of thinking "I just can't give any more _______ (time, effort, money, supplies,) why don't we start saying to ourselves, "If I can just give this much, it will help someone in need."  Do what you can and join us in such a rewarding and needed cause as we continue to keep Utah beautiful, one healthy smile at a time.

Stacia Chavez

President

Alliance to the Utah Dental Association

2017-18 DUES are due:)

Are you  interested in:

 

· Dental health education projects in your community    

· Practice management information

· Dental health education projects statewide

· Meeting people with similar concerns

· Helping other members with a project       

· Well being of the dental family

· Learning more about Alliance benefits

· Legislative issues impacting dentistry  

· Having a mentor/buddy

· Meeting other spouses and having fun

...Then Becoming a member of the AUDA is for you!

JOIN US!

 

 

AUDA Membership

The three membership categories:

Active Member – If you are the spouse of an active, life or retired UDA member, or the spouse of a deceased UDA member, you qualify for this membership.  The cost of this membership is only $70 annually.  This includes membership in the Alliance of the American Dental Association.

Student Spouse Member - If your spouse or significant other is a dental student you qualify for this membership.  The annual cost of this membership is only $5 and your membership year will run September 1 through August 31.

Contributing Member – Supporters of the Alliance can show their support of the AUDA by paying a membership fee of $70 annually.  Examples of members that qualify for this category of membership are spouses of Alliance members (i.e. the dentist) adult children working in the dental practice, dental staff members, and professional colleagues in the dental industry. 

 MEMBERSHIP RUNS SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31.

Dues can be paid with Dentist UDA dues -- or send to Teresa Theurer, AUDA treasurer.

 

 

 

 

AUDA President's Message

HI! My name is Melissa Haws. As a mother of 4 children, a wife to a dentist, a business owner, Utah Alliance president, a photographer, and a newly called Stake Primary President - I guess you could say that life can be crazy at times. Quite often there is so much going on that it’s hard to FOCUS on what’s important. 

Over the last ten years I have developed a love and a passion for taking photos.  Recently, I discovered that photography is a great metaphor for life.   “ Life is like a camera. “Focus” on what’s important, “capture” the good times. “Develop” from the “negatives,” if things don’t work out take another shot.”

We all could use a reminder to FOCUS on the GOOD and IMPORTANT thing of LIFE.

 For me personally, volunteering and serving as a member of the Alliance of the Utah Dental Association has given me the opportunity to be involved in what I see as IMPORTANT THINGS.  I’ve enjoyed giving back while serving with other spouses of dentists throughout the great state of UTAH.  I have come to understand more fully that together, as spouses of dentists- we have the opportunity to make a difference.  

This year has been a treasured one for me serving as the President of the AUDA.  It has allowed me the opportunity to FOCUS and see the GOOD things happening in DENTISTRY and ORAL HEALTH.  Being a member of the Alliance has inspired me.  It has given me an avenue, and a passion to be part of the good in the world.  It offers many great things like; Give Kids a Smile, Healthy Smiles from the Start, Oral Health Education, Legislation, and friendships.

For me, it’s been an eye opener to see how your simple impact with service can surpass all your expectations, and bring much JOY.  Together with other great Alliance members we have felt compelled to share and give what we can.

 I came across a great book Unselfish-love thy neighbor as thy selfie by Paul Parkinson.  This book highlights 99 untold inspiring stories.  As I read the stories and looked at the photos in this book I thought a lot about the Alliance. The Alliance has reunited my faith in humanity and provides countless services opportunities.  It has inspired me to FOCUS a little more closely on giving back. 

“Making one person SMILE may not change the whole world, but it will change their world.” 

Alliance members have the opportunity to make a difference.  Whether, your service is on a small or large scale, it makes a difference!  I invite you all to attend and experience all the great opportunities  the Alliance has to offer.   FOCUS with me, on being part of a volunteering opportunity to do good. The Alliance provides an avenue to be part of important things, a very full-filling aspect of life.  It’s my hope that we will all focus on the GOOD! Be the GOOD!

Utah Dental Spouses, Come to Conference!

It will soon be Springtime in the Rockies--- but now it's time to register for the AADA Conference to be held in SLC April 27-29!

There are many ways that we will find our lives Elevated during our three day conference: "Life Elevated in Each State", "Life Elevated Through Service", "Life Elevated Through Patriotism",  "Life Elevated Through Leadership", "Life Elevated Through the Alliance"!

If you have never been to an Alliance event, this is your great opportunity! With the UDA convention taking place at the same time, you and your spouse can have the opportunity of sharing in the convention and Alliance activities in the same location. 

Please come and see what the Dental Alliance is all about!

Registration Due - March 15, 2017

Send check to Teresa Theurer, 322 E 2280 N APT D, Logan UT 84321, or email or call with credit card number, expiration date, and three digit code to: teresatheurer@gmail.com 435.757.0406   Register on the AADA website: AADA conference 2017 registration

UTAH-- Life Elevated!

Utah has the great opportunity to be hosts for the 2017 Annual Conference of the Alliance to the American Dental Association.  This event will take place in Salt Lake City April 27-29, 2017. 

 

All Alliance members and associates are encouraged to attend.  The event is also open to spouses of dental students at a reduced cost.  There are grants available for first-time attendees as well.

 

Conference will be held in conjunction with the Utah Dental Association annual meeting, so there will be great continuing education courses for spouses, too.

 

Mark your calendar now to come to Conference April 27-29, 2017 in Salt Lake City!  This is Life Elevated!

2016 Alliance Luncheon April 22nd

This year our alliance luncheon will be held on Friday, April 22nd from 11:45-1:45 at the Lion House. We are please to announce that our guest speaker will be author Janene Baadsgaard. She will be speaking to us about "The Power of Story- Rewrite the Narrative of your Life."

Janene has written extensively for over thirty years offering her readers valuable information, insight and humor about life. She is the author of hundreds of newspaper columns and features, magazine articles and over a dozen books. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University in Communications with a journalism emphasis and has taught courses in writing and literature for Utah Valley University.

She and her husband Ross are the parents of ten children and live on two acres in the country in Spanish Fork Utah. Her mission is to support and uplift families.

A popular speaker, thousands have heard her wit and wisdom at such events as BYU Education Week, BYU Family Expo, BYU Women's Conference, Deseret Book's Time Out for Women as well as numorous other civic and church sponsored events.

The Utah Dental Alliance is thrilled to have Janene as our guest speaker and hope you'll join us on April 22nd. 

Cost: 
$20 Alliance Member
$25 Non Alliance Member/Spouse/Guest
$10 Student Spouse

Payment can be made at the door but RSVP must be made two days prior by emailing teresatheurer@gmail.com 

Utah Dental Association Luncheon is coming up! Friday, April 10th 11:45-1:45 at Lion House. We are thrilled to announce that our speaker will be Melanie Douglass. 

Melanie Douglass is the KSL-TV Studio 5 Health and Fitness Contributor.  She is a Registered Dietitian, NASM-certified personal trainer, and AFAA-certified fitness instructor.  She has traveled internationally fitness presenter, nutrition lecturer and motivational speaker.  Melanie is the author of “Tip-a-Day Guide for Healthy Living” and the best-selling, “Losing it! 5 Keys to Successful Weight Loss that Work”.  She created and produced numerous successful workout programs, including: StepTonic, SculptTonic, and DanceTonic. Melanie loves crafting up new programs, meals plans and workouts that motivate people to improve their health and has worked with various companies in such adventures, including: Microsoft, eDiets, Jillian Michaels, Kathy Smith, Walmart, and the Cooper Institute of Health. She was recognized by the American Dietetic Association as an "Industry Mover" for her work in developing innovative fitness and nutrition programs for the consumer market. She currently works for the largest fitness equipment company in the world, ICON Health & Fitness; teaches group fitness classes at Sports Academy & Racquet Club in Logan, Utah; and enjoys every second with her four children.