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Louisiana Dental Assistants Association

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I recently received a copy of a letter sent by Edna Johnson to her friend. Edna, unfortunately, has passed away, but her son sent me this letter, and gave me all the information she had kept on our association. It was so wonderful going through the information. Our society as first organized in 1953. We held our first Annual Session in 1954 at the Heidelberg Hotel in Baton Rouge.

Please send me any information that you may have on our association, or any personal stories.We would like to organize a history module so this information is not lost.

Edna was our president, she held several offices throughout her years in our organization. she also held the office of Director of the Certifying Board of the ADAA. In addition, she was on the Board of Trustees of the ADAA.

We are honored to have had such an amazing woman working with us and for us for so many years.

In 1999 our Annual Session was dedicated to Dr. Robert Selders. His staff, in the dedication, said of him: "You have taught us to work and live as you do, by the '4 C's of Success: Communication, Caring, Commitment and Consistency.'"

This doctor always encouraged his staff to enhance their career in the field of dental assisting through education and joining with others who share their passion for dental assisting.

Please, join me in keeping this organization alive. Join, get your fellow teammates to join, and attend our programs.

Check out the EDDA pins for sale - contact Elizabeth@ladaa.org

The Louisiana Dental Assistants Association teamed up with the American Dental Assistants Association to accumulate items requested by dental assistants stationed in Iraq. The assistants set up the mobile dental clinics in the field before they can go to work. They are also called upon to help triage wounded soldiers. The following groups help us with the donations for this worthy cause: Ascension College of Gonzales, Castaway Red Hats Society of Gonzales; LSU Dental School Faculty and Students; Nina's Nails of Gonzales, and Classic Practice Resources of Baton Rouge. We would like to extend our thanks to these contributors for making this such a great effort.

Mission Statement of the American Dental Assistants Association:

To advance the careers of dental assistants and to promote the dental assisting profession in matters of education, legislation, credentialing and professional activities which enhance the delivery of quality dental health