I’m your new 2009 president! This is exciting and I can’t wait to dive in.
The past presidents and members have made the association what it is today, so it is a
well-oiled machine. I’m here to learn more and to serve you - and to help you learn
and serve your community with me.
So you know a little more about me, I graduated from St. Petersburg College in 2005 with my
AS then again in 2007 with my BASDH. I love that I found this profession and love being involved
with it. I was in the SADHA presidency and went to the PCDHA meetings as a student. I have been
an active board member for PCDHA since graduating. One fun and really informative annual event
is the FDHA Symposium. I have been a student delegate and a West Coast delegate and learned
about some of the politics and importance of our profession. Attending events with others who
share our passion for oral health is refreshing and gives me a pep rally feeling. I recommend
going to as many CEs in person as possible.
Since I’ve been a dental hygienist, I had two little boys and have been busy with balancing
being a mom, a wife, a part-time RDH, and a babysitter, etc while being active in church, with
friends, and even playing some soccer. I’m now feeling the urge to do more for my community now
that my youngest isn’t a newborn any more. Being the PCDHA president is fulfilling that need.
Most dental hygienists that I know are so busy. The thing is, I also know that we all make
time for our priorities. My profession is high on my priority list and I hope it’s on yours
as well.
Hygienists can be as involved as they want to be, but we need to be a part of our professional
associations. Members can passively enjoy a dinner out a couple of times a year - and earn a
free CE credit at our meetings! (We also have discounted rates for additional CE courses throughout
the year.) To be involved more, there are lots of easy yet rewarding volunteer programs almost
any day of the week through out the {school} year to accommodate the busiest of hygienists. Browse
through this website to find what works for you. Be as involved as you would like, but make it a
priority to be a member of PCDHA!
I am excited to serve you, so email me with suggestions or questions.
See you soon,
Tiffany Feger, R.D.H., B.A.S.D.H.
tiffanyfeger@yahoo.com