The Hu-Friedy/ADHA Master Clinician Award honors a clinical hygienist who shows outstanding expertise in relating the interdependence of clinical practice and patient education for the improvement of patient compliance.
GUIDELINES
Award recipient will be notified in April 2018 after judges review has been completed. Presentation to the award recipient will be made at ADHA’s 95th Annual Conference in Columbus, OH, during the Saturday General Session on June 23, 2018.
ELIGIBILITY
Submissions will be rated on the following criteria:
Applicant must have a minimum of ten (10) years of clinical experience as a clinical dental hygienist
Applicant must be a registered dental hygienist and a member of ADHA
Applicant must be employed as a dental hygienist in a clinical setting
The applicant must demonstrate quality of care within his/her practice at the patient side
Experience in Clinical Management
Outstanding clinical knowledge, skills and professional competence
Active commitment to patient compliance
Contribution to advancing clinical outcomes through improved patient compliance
Dissemination of clinical knowledge and expertise through presentations, workshops, participation in research and/or programs that provide access to care
Identified through peer recognition as dedicated, compassionate and highly effective clinician
Identified as a role model for patients and other peers
Self nomination process
Employees of Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. and their family members are not eligible to apply for this award
JUDGING
The Awards Committee selects one winner per year for this prestigious award. Committee decisions will be final.
AWARD
One recipient will be selected. Recipient will receive the following:
$5,000 cash award
An engraved award
Recognition in Access Magazine, ADHA's official publication
Recognition during ADHA's 2018 95th Annual Conference in Columbus, OH which includes:
Complimentary meeting registration for Annual Conference
Round trip domestic airfare to Columbus, OH
2 Days Per Diem to be used in Columbus, OH
2 Nights Hotel Accommodations in Columbus, OH
Award recognition during Saturday's General Session, June 23, 2018
