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~ OFFICERS ~
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The Officers below form the MDHA State Board. The main function of this board is to generate membership for the National Association, the ADHA, thus gaining members for the State Association.
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Delia Harwell
President
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Hi, I am Delia B. Harwell RDH, BS, from Collinsville, MS, and I am your 2009-2010 president of MDHA. I graduated from the University of Medical Center School of Dental Hygiene in Jackson, MS. and recently obtained my BS in Health Sciences from UMC. I was in private practice in Newton and Forest for 15 years before becoming an instructor at Meridian Community College, where I have been employed as dental hygiene instructor since the fall of 1995. I am married to Lesley Harwell and have two children, Austin and Audrey Bonds, both in college. I am looking forward to the next two years and learning ways which we can make the MS Dental Hygiene Association grow, and an association whose membership you will be proud to claim.
MCC Dental Hygiene Instructor
Phone:
601-484-8747
 EMAIL
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Jamie Nelson
President Elect
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My name is Jamie Nelson and I am a native of Oxford, Ms. After graduating from Lafayette High School in 2003, I attended Delta State University where I took prerequisite courses for Dental Hygiene and became a member of the Phi Mu Sorority. In 2005, I transferred to the University of Mississippi Medical Center after being accepted into the Dental Hygiene program. While a student, I became very involved at UMC. I served one term as the Student Body President for the School of Health Related Professions and also the President for the Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association. In 2006, I was chosen to represent District VI as the Student Delegate for ADHA. This position allowed me to promote my passion for Dental Hygiene and the exciting coming advancements for the future.
I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in May of 2007. I am currently practicing full time at Oxford Dental, where I have been a patient since the age of 5. I am proud to serve my home community of Oxford by taking care of others dental needs. I believe providing oral health education and patient care are critical for each person’s overall health. I look forward to promoting such a great career by serving as President for the Mississippi Dental Hygienists’ Association next year!
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Casidy Satcher
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Hello! My name is Cassidy Nazary Satcher and I am the new vice-president of the Mississippi Dental Hygienists' Association. I recieved my Bachelor's of Science of dental hygiene at The University of Mississppi Medical Center in 2008. I have been working in private practice for 10 months before working part-time as a clinical instructor at UMC. I am interested in obtaining my masters degree in dental hygiene due to the interest in teaching. I am involved in the Americian Dental Hygienists' Association and very glad to be a part of MDHA now. I live in the country in a community called Pisgah. I will be getting married in June 2009 and moving to the big city of Meridian. I am currently searching for a job which is stressful.
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Kristin Stamps
Secretary
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I am Kristen Breanna Stamps, RDH, of Carson, Ms. I am excited and honored to hold the position of MDHA Secretary for the 2009-2011 term. I am a 2004 honor graduate of Prentiss Christian School, a 2008 honor graduate of Pearl River Community College Dental Hygiene Program, and a recipient of the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award. Currently, I am a full time Dental Hygienist employed in private practice in Hattiesburg, Ms, but will soon be relocating to the Quitman area after an upcoming marriage. I look forward to serving MDHA and representing PRCC and the hygienists of Mississippi.
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Linda Zakak
Treasurer
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My name is Linda Zakkak from Gulfport, MS. I will serve as the MDHA treasurer for the 2009 -2011 term. I graduated from the University of Tel-Aviv; Israel with my dental hygiene degree in 1993 and in 2006 received my BA in accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi. I moved to Mississippi in 1997 with my husband and fell in love with the wonderful southern hospitality and set out to make it our home. I now have two children, Maggie (10) and Jon-Thomas (7).
I practice clinical dental hygiene for a wonderful general and cosmetic dentist now but have worked in periodontal practices prior to that. Pride in my profession got me involved in our Gulf Coast component which in turn lead to the State level. I served as President in 2006 – 2007. My goal was to expand the involvement of all dental hygienists in their local component, spread the word of our organization throughout the state, and work on getting our membership up. There is power in numbers!!! If you are not a member yet please consider it seriously, the MDHA and ADHA are your advocate and your voice.
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Linda Hiter
Past President
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I am Linda Adams Hiter, 2008-2009 past President of the Mississippi Dental Hygiene Association. I graduated from University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dental Hygiene in Jackson, MS in 1980. I was a full-time hygienist for the last 26 1/2 years in Cleveland, Clarksdale and Rosedale Mississippi. Four years ago I began teaching part-time at Mississippi Delta Community College. Last year, I became a full-time instructor/teacher. I recently added mentoring future RDHs to my life. This has been an added plus to fulfilling my dream of helping educate the underpriviledged.
I have two daughters, Elisa Brunetti(24) and Chaley Burnetti(20), and a stepdaughter, Hayden Hiter(24). My family and I reside on the family farm in Merigold, Ms. and besides being busy growing cotton, we like to rescue dogs. We currently have 14!!!
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Janet McMurphy
Membership and Legislative Chair
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My name is Janet Brice McMurphy from Biloxi, MS. . I am serving as your legislative and membership chairperson this year. Based on my past experience lobbying to stop perceptorship in our state, I realize the importance of a numbers(members) at the state level. Unfortunately, only 10% of us are members of ADHA. Having ADHA to back us in our legislative battles is essential in our success. I graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions just yesterday. I work in general dentistry and have been at my present job for 17 years now. My husband, Tim, and I have been married for 28 yearsand have 2 sons, Brice, 21, and Austin, 19. They attend LSU and are majoring in biological sciences with aspirations of going to dental school. May as well keep it all in the family as my brother is Dr. Buddy Brice, a pediatric dentist in Biloxi.
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Donna Lunn
Delegate to ADHA
Past President
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Greetings! I'm Donna Lunn, from Collins, MS, Delegate to ADHA,and past president of MDHA 2007-2008. I have enjoyed meeting you and having this opportunity to work toward achieving better growth and understanding within our association. Please know that your support and participation are needed to give us strength and the power of decision.
I graduated from Mize High School. I recieved my Dental Hygiene degree from the University of Tennessee-Memphis. I have years of experience in private practice and am currently teaching Dental Hygiene at Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg,Mississippi My daughter and I currently reside near Mt. Olive, MS.
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Victoria Richards, ADHA District VI Trustee
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Victoria has over 25 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene in private practice and is currently employed with OralDNA Labs, Inc. as Director of Clinical Services. She received her AS from Meherry Medical College in Nashville, TN and completed her BSDH from East Tennessee State University in 2004. She has held offices on the local and state level of the dental hygiene professional organization including 2006-08 President of the Tennessee Dental Hygienists' Association.
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