A message from our President:
My tenure as President of NDAA has been incredibly fulfilling over the past couple of years. Each year, I eagerly anticipate our gatherings with fellow members of
the dental community, as they offer invaluable insights through our esteemed speakers. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to
the NDAA board members and committee officers for their unwavering dedication to ensuring the success of our annual sessions.
This year, our annual session is scheduled for Friday, April 12th, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in La Vista. Our distinguished
speakers will delve into topics such as advancements in oral hygiene products, infection control, standard precautions, waterline
safety, and updates on bloodborne pathogens. While I have contributed to various NDAA boards, serving as President has been
an exceptional privilege. I eagerly anticipate witnessing the continued growth and development within our dental community
and our esteemed Association. Brittany Walters CDA, BS, LDA President
Nebraska Dental Assistant Association
NDAA Annual Session
April 12, 2024
Embassy Suites 12520
Westport Pkwy LaVista, NE 68128 Register online: nebraskadentalassistants.org 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM- Registration
Check-In/light breakfast 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM- Dr. Amy Wenninghoff
– “Oral Hygiene Products/Management” [2
CEU] Room - Windsor IX-X 11:00 PM - 12:30 PM- House of Delegates/ Installation of Officers/Lunch & Awards
Lunch will be served in Windsor VII-VIII 12:30 PM –
1:30 PM- Vendors [1CEU] 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM- Ronda Anderson-
“Elevate Your Standard Precautions” (Includes waterline review) [2CEU]
Room - Windsor IX-X
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM- Dr. Juan Teran joined by Employee Health team- “Bloodborne Pathogens
in the Dental Setting” [1CEU] Room - Windsor IX-X  Nominated Officers:
The Nominating Committee submits the following
slate of officers and their qualifications for election to the 2024-2025 Nebraska Dental Assistants Association Board:
Qualifications: I, Crystal Stuhr,
accept the nomination for the office of President. Qualifications: Member of NDAA/ADAA 23 for years, and a dental assistant
for 25 years. Have attended 24 NDAA Annual Sessions serving as a delegate 22 times. Have attended 10 ADAA Annual Sessions
and served as a delegate 10 times. Currently serving as NDAA Parliamentarian. Have served as President and President-elect
of both NDAA and LDAS. Additionally served as Vice President for LDAS. Have served as chair of several state and local committees.
I, Cindy Cronick, accept the nomination for the office
of President-Elect. Qualifications: Member of NDAA/ADAA for 51 years, and a dental assistant for 52 years. Have attended 28
NDAA Annual Sessions serving as a delegate 23 times. Have attended 10 ADAA Annual Sessions and served as a delegate 8 times.
Currently serving as a NDAA Board Member. Have served in all offices except for Treasurer for NDAA and all offices except
Vice President for ODAS. Have served as 8th District Trustee for ADAA. Have served on numerous committees for ADAA,
NDAA, and ODAS. I, Renae Zarybnicky, accept the nomination for the office of Vice President. Qualifications: Member of NDAA/ADAA
6 for years, and a dental assistant for 12 years. Have attended 8 NDAA Annual Sessions serving as a delegate 8 times. Currently
serving as NDAA Vice President. Have served as a Board Member of NDAA and served as LDAS President, Vice President, Secretary,
and Treasurer. Have served as chair of several state and local committees. I,
Marie Desmarais, accept the nomination for the office of Secretary. Qualifications: Member of NDAA/ADAA for
53 years and a dental assistant for 56 years. Have attended 49 NDAA Annual Sessions, serving as a delegate 45 times. Have
attended 5 ADAA Annual Sessions, serving as a delegate 3 times. Currently serving as NDAA Board Member. Have served
in all offices except Treasurer for NDAA and all offices for MSDAA. Have served as chair of numerous committees in both organizations.
I, Delores Heyen, accept the nomination for the office of
Treasurer. Qualifications: Member of NDAA/ADAA for 51 years and a dental assistant for 49 years. Have attended numerous NDAA
Annual Sessions, serving as a delegate most times. Have attended 4 ADAA Annual Sessions, serving as a delegate 4 times. Have
served in every office in the MSDAS and every office except Vice President in the NDAA. Currently serving as NDAA Treasurer.
Have served on numerous committees in both MSDAS and NDAA. I, Amanda
Skuban, accept the nomination for the office of Board Member. Qualifications: Member of NDAA/ADAA for 20 years,
and a dental assistant for 19 years. Have attended 18 NDAA Annual Sessions, serving as a delegate 17 times. Have attended
4 ADAA Annual Sessions and served as a delegate 4 times. Currently serving as NDAA President-Elect. Have served in several
offices for NDAA and LDAS, including as president of both. Have served as chair on several NDAA and LDAS committees.
I, Katelyn Sorensen, accept the nomination for the office
of Board Member. Qualifications: Member of NDAA/ADAA for 10 years, and a dental assistant for 10 years. Have attended 10 NDAA
Annual Sessions, serving as a delegate 3 times. Currently serving as NDAA Board member. Have served as Vice President,
Secretary, and Board Member for ODAS. Currently serving as a committee chair for NDAA. I, Angelique Dean, accept the nomination for the office of Board Member. Qualifications:
Member of NDAA/ADAA for 13 years, and a dental assistant for 16 years. Have attended 14 NDAA Annual Sessions and served as
a delegate 9 times. Have attended 1 ADAA Annual Session and served as a delegate 1 time. Currently serving as NDAA Board Member.
Have served as President, President-Elect, and Secretary for both NDAA and LDAS. Have served as chair on several NDAA Committees.
I, Shannon Tschirren, accept the nomination for the office
of Board Member. Qualifications: Member of NDAA/ADAA for 17 years, and a dental assistant for 17 years. Have attended 15 NDAA
Annual Sessions and served as a delegate 10 times. Currently serving as NDAA Advisory Board Member. Have served as President
and President-Elect for NDAA and Vice-president for ODAS. Have served as chair on several NDAA Committees. AWARDS Aloise B. Clements Trophy for Achievement Given
to the Association in 1937 by Mr. Joe Ratner in memory of Aloise B. Clements. It may be presented
to a member who has provided outstanding service to the Association. Nominations shall be presented to the Awards Committee
Chairman. The recipient will hold the trophy for a period of one (1) year. It should be engraved with the recipient’s
name. Dr. Cecil Mueller Loyalty Trophy It may be awarded to the member
in attendance at the Annual Session who presents verification of the longest period of continuous employment with one dentist/employer.
The applicants must submit a statement that includes: [1] Initial date of employment. [2] Verification of at least five (5)
years of membership in the American Dental Assistants Association and the Nebraska Dental Assistants Association. [3] Verification
of the dentist/employer. [4] Signature of the President of the NDAA. Nominations shall be presented to the Awards Committee
Chairman before the Pre-Board Meeting for consideration. The recipient will hold the trophy for a period of one (1) year.
It should be engraved with the recipient’s name. Student Award- R.E. Dooley Essay Award Trophy
Presented by Lettie Johnson to NDAA in 1970. Each Dental Assisting School will be notified in January
of the award’s requirements and the plaque will be presented at the NDAA Annual Session. In 2000, the original plaque
was modified to become a separate plaque for each Dental Assisting Program (Mid-Plains, Central, Southeast, and Metropolitan).
The name of the award-winning student essayist shall be engraved on a bronze plate to be mounted on the plaque of the winner’s
school. The contest is open to all student members of the NDAA. [1] Essays are to be original works of the student, 500-1000
words in length. [2] Essays are to be typewritten or word-processed on one side of the page only. [3] A bibliography must
be included in the essay. [4] Essays must be submitted to the NDAA Awards Committee seven (7) days before the Annual Session.
Essays will be judged on: Subject matter, Grammar, Spelling, Clarity of thought, and Professional Interest. Each school may
submit three (3) of its best essays. The winning essay award is $25.00 cash. The essay may not be material that was prepared
for another purpose. [1] Proofreading, assisting in typing, etc. are not allowed by instructors of students submitting an
essay. [2] Es-says received beyond the accepted date will not be considered. [3] Essays become the property of the Association
and will not be returned. [4] Before judging the essays, each should be numbered by a non-committee member to keep the identity
of the school and student unknown. All evidence of student/school name should be covered. A ranking order may be devised for
scoring (i.e. scale of 1- 10). The highest total scores are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. | 
