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Hygiene RisingCrisis Prevention in Dental Settings: Essential De-escalation Techniques for Hygienists (Ep 170)Workplace violence in healthcare is reaching crisis levels – and dental hygienists aren't immune. Host Matt Crespin sits down with Jeff Schill, Vice President of Training at the Crisis Prevention Institute, to tackle a challenge many face but few discuss. With 81% of healthcare workers experiencing workplace violence in the past year, the need for de-escalation skills has never been more urgent. Jeff explains why poor communication fuels most crises and shares practical techniques like the power of breathing and allowing silence. This conversation delivers actionable strategies every dental professional can use immediately, whether in clinical practice or educational settings. Don't mi...
2025-10-2130 min
Hygiene RisingADHA Podversations Bonus Episode (Ep 169)Discover your power to drive change in dental hygiene. Derik Sven reveals model legislation for dental hygiene autonomy—a blueprint hygienists can champion in their states. Federal lobbyist Quardricos Driskell shares how to amplify your voice through federal advocacy and Congressional relationships. Abby Rennau demonstrates the impact of taking action—applying for the Esther Wilkins Scholarship transformed her career, enabling bachelor's and master's degrees while teaching future hygienists. Dr. Sonika Masih shows how individual initiative creates impact through her ADHA Foundation grant "Giving Smiles," removing financial barriers for patients at Minnesota State University's clinic. Each story proves that individual acti...
2025-10-0747 min
Hygiene RisingADHA25 Podversations Sunday (Ep 168)Final day from the ADHA25 exhibit floor brings conversations on collaboration, global leadership, and innovation. Amber Mendoza of Heartland Dental discusses building career ecosystems for 6,000 hygienists through mentorship infrastructure. IFDH President Jill Rethman shares the federation's global white paper series and previews the 2026 International Symposium in Milan. ADHA President Lancette VanGuilder joins Gary Pickard from PDS Health to announce a groundbreaking dental care benefit program for ADHA members and their families through PDS Health's 1,200+ practices. Katrina Sanders reveals Waterpik's Precisionist Campaign—a patient-centric approach to customized home care protocols that empowers periodontal patients with targeted self-care tools. ...
2025-10-061h 04
Hygiene RisingADHA25 in Long Beach, California: Know Before You Go! (Ep 164)Get ready for ADHA's Annual Conference returning to California for the first time in 25 years! ADHA Director of Meetings, Leah Johnson, joins host Matt Crespin with everything you need to know before heading to Long Beach, Oct. 4-6. Discover exciting new events including Colgate's Science Hub demo, fireside chats, free professional headshots, rapid-fire education sessions, beach cleanup, and celebrations. Plus AI transforms you into a dental hygienist Barbie at the Malibu-themed reception and much more! Get Leah's insider details for first-time attendees, hands-on learning, community service events and navigating the event. From travel logistics to the Foundation's Wellness Challenge...
2025-09-1530 min
Hygiene RisingMaking Waves: ADHA President Lancette VanGuilder (Ep 163)ADHA President Lancette Van Guilder join host Matt Crespin for the conversation every dental hygienist needs to hear right now. ADHA's modernized governance structure is finally enabling rapid response to today's real legislative threats that challenge your livelihood, while ADHA pushes toward self-regulation – hear why this matters for your career. Their candid conversation addresses barriers to change – fear, mindset, and resistance – making a compelling case for why now is the best opportunity in decades for dental hygienists to claim their role in healthcare as disease prevention specialists. Lancette reveals record membership growth, new career-stage categories and new strategic partnerships. Essent...
2025-09-0939 min
Hygiene RisingSafety & Standards Under Fire: ADHA and Nevada RDHs Rise to Legislative Defense (Ep 162)When Nevada's Senate Bill 495 threatened to eliminate educational requirements for dental hygienists, ADHA and local Nevada hygienists sprang into action. In this must-listen episode, ADHA President Elect Lancette VanGuilder of Nevada together with Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian, Nevada's Karen Solie and host Matt Crespin - all ADHA past presidents - reveal the inside story of the legislative strategy and success in Nevada. Hear how tight coordination between national and state efforts paired with relentless "boots on the ground" advocacy and mobilization of the dental hygiene community contributed to the defeat of dangerous legislation that could have compromised public safety. This...
2025-06-1354 min
Hygiene RisingStanding Our Ground: Professional Ethics in an Era of Change (Ep 160)In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Emily Boge brings her passionate advocacy to the forefront as she shares her journey from pharmacy student to influential voice in dental hygiene. Host Matt Crespin engages Dr. Boge in a candid discussion about how the profession's code of ethics and clinical standards serve as the bedrock of public trust. They tackle head-on the alarming industry trends threatening to dilute educational requirements across multiple states. Dr. Boge makes a compelling case for why ADHA membership isn't just beneficial – it's an ethical imperative for every dental hygienist. Don't miss this energizing conversation filled with practical wi...
2025-05-1339 min
Hygiene RisingCreating a Culture for Practice Success (Ep 158)Work culture can make or break dental practice success. Host Matt Crespin welcomes Kara Kelley, CEO of Clinical HR LLC, for a conversation about creating positive workplace environments in today's dental landscape. Kara shares valuable insights on effective communication, and helping dental hygienists understand practice owners' perspectives while advocating for their own needs. Discover how workplace culture varies across practices nationwide and pick up some practical guidance for both employers and providers for healthier work environments. Kara also cautions dental professionals about social media presence in our interconnected dental community. This important episode delivers practical wisdom for navigating workplace...
2025-04-1546 min
Hygiene RisingElevating Dental Hygiene: The 2025 Standards (Ep 157)ADHA's pivotal Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice have been updated for the first time since 2016. Host Matt Crespin welcomes ADHA President Erin Haley-Hitz and Crest + Oral-B representatives Beth Jordan and Andrea Johnson to discuss this momentous release. Beth, who also served as a Content Expert on the Standards Committee, shares insights on key changes including the shift to person-centered care, the importance of dental hygiene diagnosis, and evidence-based recommendations. The conversation covers the role of Crest + Oral-B in sponsoring and supporting this new revision and emphasizes how these standards serve as a crucial guidebook for all dental hygienists...
2025-04-0827 min
Hygiene RisingHygienist Inspired: Chairside Recruitment to Grow Our Workforce (Ep 156)The "Hygienist Inspired" chairside recruitment program launched this week – a partnership between ADHA and the Foundations of Delta Dental. Three incredible dedicated Advisory Committee members share their dental hygiene journeys with host, Matt Crespin, and explain how this initiative builds diversity in dental hygiene and addresses workforce shortages while improving access to care in underserved communities. Learn about becoming a Hygienist Inspired Ally in this movement and how dental hygienists can inspire future professionals through direct chairside conversations and person connections. Matt shares the latest ADHA news from a busy start to 2025. Guests: Marlyce James, MEd, RDH, CDA, FA...
2025-03-1143 min
Hygiene RisingHospital-Based Pediatric Dental Hygiene Care: A Necessity (Ep 155)Hospital-based dental hygiene care is literally saving lives by preventing infections. ADHA member Katharine Martinez joins Matt during National Children's Dental Health Month to share her unique work as a prevention educator at Phoenix Children's Hospital using a successful innovative care model that other states could easily adopt. She shares her passion for reaching pediatric patients and ensuring they remain free of preventable infections. Matt also shares the latest ADHA news and some National Children's Dental Health Month updates. Guest: Katharine Martinez, RDH, MPH Host: Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, FADHA www.adha.org ...
2025-02-1846 min
Hygiene RisingFluoride: Battling Misinformation and More (Ep 154)Fluoride misinformation spreads faster than the facts. Spring Hatfield joins host Matt Crespin for an important conversation about fluoride information, identifying credible scientific sources and how to spot misinformation online. Their conversation examines how dental professionals can effectively evaluate and address fluoride misconceptions and problematic claims that are appearing in publications, online and in social media channels. Drawing on 80 years of research and public health data, Matt and Spring explore the scientific consensus on fluoridation's safety and efficacy and equip oral health professionals with tools to have informed conversations about this proven public health measure. G...
2025-01-2146 min
Hygiene RisingLooking Back, Moving Forward A Year-end Fireside Chat with Your 2024-2025 ADHA Officers (Ep 153)End-of-Year Episode! Matt catches up with ADHA officers on crucial dental hygiene issues, recent concerning proposals that impact the profession, patient care and scope of practice, and how the organization is opposing and addressing these. They look back at 2024 successes and look forward at the work ahead in 2025 work on professional autonomy, recruitment, education, policy, leadership development and more. The key is involvement through membership, upcoming leadership opportunities, advocacy, events and ADHA25 in Long Beach, CA. Guests: ADHA President Erin Haley-Hitz, RDH, BSDH, MS, FADHA, MAADH; President-Elect Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA; Vice President Jessica A...
2024-12-3151 min
Hygiene RisingInterdisciplinary Diabetes Care: A Team Approach (Ep 151)In this episode, recorded live at ADHA's recent Milwaukee CE event, host Matt Crespin welcomes an interdisciplinary panel of healthcare experts to discuss comprehensive diabetes care. Guests include Hannah Lochner, RD, LD, CDCE, Amy Stinson, MS, RDN, CD, CDCES, Gary Rothenberg, DPM and Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA. The distinguished panel shares insights on diabetic foot care, vision health, nutrition and oral-systemic connections. Gain valuable knowledge about collaborating with other care providers and understanding the multi-faceted needs of individuals in your chair who have diabetes. Make unique care connections with podiatry, nutrition, diabetes education and dental...
2024-11-2644 min
Hygiene RisingRDH Investigates (Ep 147)In celebration of National Dental Hygiene Month, your host Matt Crespin welcomes Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC and Phyllis Martina, RDH, MBA, FADHA to explore this year's NDHM theme "RDH Investigates". They emphasize the importance of dental hygienists keeping their detective hats on when treating patients, to ensure they are thoroughly investigating and identifying issues to prevent, advise and recommend treatment and products to their patients. The conversation covers dental hygiene diagnosis, collaborative care approaches, and Colgate's partnership with ADHA to support hygienists and the profession. Matt shares other upcoming events in celebration of NDHM. www.adha...
2024-10-0829 min
Hygiene RisingPodversations at ADHA BONUS EPISODE (Ep 142)Missing ADHA24 in NOLA! Here's a bonus Podversations episode filled with dental hygiene goodness straight from the exhibit floor. Matt Crespin chats with Matt Shafer from the Council of State Governments for the latest on the Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact. Our friends from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), Ondina Love, CEO, and Francine Trudeau, President, fill us in on progress in Canada. Lastly a bonus impromptu interview with Sarah Crow, RDH, from Massachusetts DHA who asks how she can be on the podcast and Matt says, "Sit down…let's do this!"
2024-07-3125 min
Hygiene RisingStaggering Loss of Productivity Due to Dental Issues (Ep 136)On this episode of the ADHA Podcast host Matt Crespin sits down with Lisa Heaton, PhD, author of a recently published report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health on the tremendous amount of lost productivity as a result of dental issues. Dr. Heaton shares some of the eye-opening findings from this study as well as mitigation opportunities for reducing the devastating economic burden of neglected oral health. Matt shares updates from ADHA including the latest issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene and continued excitement building for this summer's ADHA 2024 event in New Orleans. https://www...
2024-06-1830 min
Hygiene RisingThe Truth About 1099s in Dentistry (Ep 130)Don't miss this timely episode that addresses the importance of correct employment classification for dental hygienists. Your host Matt Crespin sits down with Joe Fogg, CEO at OnDiem, to uncover the complexities and pitfalls of incorrect classification and what that means for your taxes and beyond. They also highlight OnDiem's unique membership partnership with ADHA and the benefits that offers members. Joe explains the company's inspiration and backstory, his motivation for advancing and safeguarding the dental hygiene workforce, and how OnDiem is reshaping temporary employment in our profession. To sign up with OnDiem visit: https://hub.ondiem...
2024-03-2631 min
Hygiene RisingTooth Mounted Sensors? Oh My! (Ep 121)Tune in to a new episode! Your podcast host, Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, FADHA, welcomes Emily Berry and Mina Ghorbani, dental hygiene students from West Los Angeles College who recently won 1st Place in the #ADHA23 Undergraduate Student Professional Presentation Program sponsored by Haleon. Emily and Mina discuss their project on microchip tooth sensors and the impact these devices could have on oral systemic health. Matt also shares updates from ADHA and highlights articles on ADHA Hygienist Hub.
2023-08-2235 min
Hygiene Rising100 Years of Progress (Ep 118)In anticipation of ADHA's 100th Celebration at ADHA23, your host Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, FADHA, is joined by multiple past presidents sharing memories, ADHA accomplishments and successes over the century. Matt also shares a tribute for former ADHA CEO and past president Ann Battrell, MSDH, who passed away June 7, 2023.
2023-06-2747 min
Hygiene RisingMental Health Mindfulness (Ep 117)In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, your host Matt Crespin talks with Leciel Bono, RDH-ER, MS, about mindfulness and the importance of bringing awareness to mental health. They discuss strategies one can use to practice mindfulness and Lecile shares a special sneak peek of what to expect at her course that she will present at ADHA23 in Chicago this July. With these valuable insights, listeners can get a head start on learning how to use mindfulness to enhance their personal and professional lives. The conversation also delves into the CliftonStrengths® assessment and how this valuable tool was used i...
2023-05-2345 min
Hygiene RisingElevating the role of dental hygienists as healthcare professionals (Ep 116)Tune in as Andrew Smith, executive director at ADSO, and Summer Lamoureaux, RDH, director of PDS Institute & Hygiene Operations, join your host, Matt Crespin, in an illuminating discussion about the vital role of dental hygienists in ensuring patients' oral and overall health. They share insights into how ADSO and ADHA are teaming up to elevate the dental hygiene profession through legislative and regulatory advocacy. Matt, Andrew and Summer elaborate on how DSOs are paving a path for professional development and leadership opportunities, and companies like Pacific Dental Services are making strides to integrate and prioritize oral health with overall...
2023-05-0936 min
Hygiene RisingHow CMS addresses oral and overall health through partnership and policy (Ep 113)How CMS addresses oral and overall health through partnership and policy Listen in as your host, Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, FADHA, discusses oral and overall health with Natalia Chalmers, DDS, MHSc, PhD, the first-ever Chief Dental Officer in the Office of the Administrator at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Dr. Chalmers highlights ways in which CMS is collaborating with organizations like ADHA to improve the public's oral and overall health and access to oral health for all CMS beneficiaries through all their programs – Medicare, Medicaid and Marketplace. From medical-dental integration and improving the oral he...
2023-03-2442 min
Hygiene Rising100th Podcast Episode! The ADHA CEO and President's Annual ReportThis week, we celebrate the 100th episode of the official ADHA Podcast! Special guests ADHA President Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPD, EdD and CEO Ann Battrell, MSDH are in the house with host Matt Crespin for this special occasion. Listen in as they share this year's annual report as an interesting discussion about community, advocacy, leadership and continuing education as well as highlights from recent Board of Trustees' meetings. They discuss how ADHA is prioritizing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access, and making strides with important issues including interstate compacts and more. They also reveal a hint of what they're looking forward...
2022-05-2455 min
Hygiene RisingMeet RDH, Author and IOH Grant Recipient Amber Lovatos BSDH, RDHSpend time with multi-talented RDH Amber Lovatos BSDH, RDH. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Matt Crespin discusses her children's book about oral health called Smiles Por Vida. She also updates listeners on the progress she's making in her mobile program as a result of receiving an ADHA IOH grant last year called Going Where No One Has Gone Before. Quotes "There is fulfillment in this profession." "If you are unhappy where you are, change that, do something about it." "The stories that were w...
2021-10-0528 min
Your Dental Top 5074- Top 5 Reasons To Attend The ADHA Annual ConferenceThis week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with immediate past President of ADHA Matt Crespin, RDH about the top 5 things he is excited for at the ADHA 2021 Conference.
Episode Highlights
Matt’s Top 5
Register for Conference Today!
Quotes
“It makes you feel comfortable with the decision you are making.”
“These business cards were a great way for me to contact the people I met, and get in touch with them after the conference.”
“I did...
2021-05-2718 min
Your Dental Top 5074- Top 5 Reasons To Attend The ADHA Annual ConferenceThis week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with immediate past President of ADHA Matt Crespin, RDH about the top 5 things he is excited for at the ADHA 2021 Conference.
Episode Highlights
Matt’s Top 5
Register for Conference Today!
Quotes
“It makes you feel comfortable with the decision you are making.”
“These business cards were a great way for me to contact the people I met, and get in touch with them after the conference.”
“I did...
2021-05-2718 min
A Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastSports Dentistry and TeamSmile with Dr. Bill BuschPlease Leave a Review! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, 2020-2021 Immediate Past President of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA), and Associate Director of Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin, co-hosts with Andrew today, and together they are both extremely excited as they welcome Dr. Bill Busch to the podcast. Dr. Busch has been practicing dentistry and helping people in...
2021-05-1247 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Lindsay Deinhammer, RN, BSN and Jenna Linden, RDH, CDHC from Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin This week Matt Crespin is joined by members of his team from Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin to talk about the Medical Dental Integration Project! Lindsay Deinhammer, RN, BSN and Jenna Linden, RDH, CDHC discuss the work they do at the Children's Health Alliance to promote dental medical integration! Episode Highlights Lindsay and Jenna's Backgrounds Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin Dental Medical Integration Research Success Stories Quotes "Implementing the work is much more challenging." "The aim is to create system change State wid...
2021-05-1135 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Jessica Flotterud, RDH, MS, MPHThis week Matt Crespin is joined by Jessica Flotterud, RDH, MS, MPH to talk about her professional journey! Episode Highlights Annual Step Challenge - Donate Today! Annual Conference Jessica's background ADHA impact Quotes "We host Give Kids A Smile 4 times per year." "Your primary patient base is those that don't have any insurance at all." "When she looked in the mirror with her partial she started crying." "It made her see she needed to take care of her...
2021-05-0431 min
Hygiene RisingMatt talks with Amber Lovatos, RDH, BSDHThis week Matt Crespin is joined by Amber Lovatos, RDH, BSDH who practices in Texas. Matt and Amber talk about her journey, through many positions in and around dental hygiene and her position as the Clinical Director of Dental Services at TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries. Episode Highlights Annual Step Challenge - Donate Today! Amber's Journey TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries ADHA's Impact Quotes "My goal is to raise $2021" "I am asking people making donations of $20.21" "I absolutely loved teaching hygiene, it was s...
2021-04-2737 min
Hygiene RisingMatt talks with Sharity Ludwig, EPDH, MSThis week Matt Crespin is joined by Sharity Ludwig, EPDH, MS to talk about Sharity's role as a dental hygienist, her role in the world of public health, and her role as a podcaster hosting Protecting our Public Health Podcast! This episode is brought to you in part by Elevate Oral Care. Visit www.elevateoralcare.com for more information. Episode Highlights Don't forget to register: ADHA Conference Live Podcasting! Sharity's Background Sharity's Role SDF Protecting our Public Health Podcast Quotes "Over 58,000 of you sent over 138,000 of pieces of communication to G...
2021-04-2039 min
Hygiene RisingMatt talks with Amanda Hill, RDH!This week Matt Crespin is joined by fellow podcaster Amanda Hill, host of The Dental Podcast Network's Your Dental Top 5 Podcast! Matt and Amanda discuss the top 5 things Amanda is looking forward to at the 2021 ADHA conference, coming up in June! Episode Highlights ADHA Updates Amanda's Background Amanda's Top 5 License Portability Quotes "I went in for an interview to answer phones, and apparently he hired me to be a dental assistant." "Hygiene is what we put into it." "Just keep saying yes, and...
2021-04-1330 min
Hygiene RisingMatt talks with Ann Lynch, ADHA's Director of Advocacy and Education This week Matt Crespin is joined by return guest Ann Lynch who serves as the Director of Advocacy and Education at ADHA. Ann joins Matt to discuss the pandemic, taking a look at how ADHA has progressed through the past year! Episode Highlights Covid-19 response Advocacy work RDH's administering Covid-19 vaccine Engagement and membership Concerns Quotes "It is hard for me to believe it has been a year since the beginning of that time." "There were far more questions, than answers and information at that...
2021-04-0635 min
Hygiene RisingMatt talks with JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD and Cameron G. Estrich, MPH, PhDThis week Matt Crespin is joined by JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD and Cameron G. Estrich, MPH, PhD to talk about a collaborative research effort between ADHA and ADA that closely looks at the impact of Covid-19 on dental hygienists. Episode Highlights Cameron's Background JoAnn's Background Covid-19 Impact on Dental Hygienists Study Participants Prevalence Paper Employment Patterns Future Plans Quotes "The pandemic hit and all of a sudden my epidemiology background was much more useful than I ever imagined." "About 4776 hygienists were generous enough with thei...
2021-03-3037 min
Hygiene RisingMatt talks with Carrie Wucinich, RDHThis week Matt Crespin is joined by Carrie Wucinich, RDH author of Where the Sugar Bugs Live. About the Book: Are you constantly nagging your children to brush and floss their teeth? Where the Sugar Bugs Live is here to help! Most parents struggle when it comes to the morning and nighttime brushing routine, and it is a constant battle. Their children don't see the importance of proper dental care and would rather find something else to do. Where the Sugar Bugs Live is a book de...
2021-03-2331 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Diedri Durocher, RDH!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Diedri Durocher, RDH to talk about her experience as an RDH in Montana, with the Montana Dental Hygiene Association and work being done on a legislative level! Episode Highlights ADHA Updates Diedri's Background New Bills Introduced Partnerships Quotes "We are waiting patiently, impatiently, to see if we can go into schools." "Those that testified in favor of hygienists being able to go into dental schools include Delta Dental, Blue Cross Blue Shield, a rural hospital association, tribal communities, rural...
2021-03-1628 min
Hygiene RisingMatt talks with Trinity Cleveland, MHI, RDHThis week Matt Crespin is joined by Trinity Cleveland, MHI, RDH to talk about her role with the ADHA, and her position at Mercer. Episode Highlights ADHA Updates ADHA and ADDA 13 States allowing Registered Dental Hygienists to administer COVID-19 Vaccines Trinity's Background Skills Matt's New Position! Quotes "I've always been drawn to opportunities that allow me to learn." "There is more to physical health than primary care." "The flip side to that is that I live at work, it can be a challe...
2021-03-0931 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks With Danyelle Evans, RDH!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Danyelle Evans, RDH to talk about her career, and what led her to starting Mobile Dental Hygiene of St. George. Danyelle also shares her experiences with the Utah Dental Hygiene Association, and Medical Reserve Corps! Episode Highlights Danyelle's Background Pandemic Impact on Danyelle's Work Mobile Dental Hygiene of St. George Medical Reserve Corps Utah Dental Hygiene Association Quotes "I love watching people regain their health, and keep their teeth and smile." "I decided I would rather have...
2021-03-0229 min
Hygiene RisingMatt talks with Tameka Schley Lee, RDH, BSDHThis week Matt Crespin is joined by Tameka Schley Lee, RDH, BSDH to talk about her role within the Georgia Dental Hygiene Association, and her experiences through her career with the ADHA. Episode Highlights Updates from ADHA Tameka's Journey Burn Out Tameka's DSO Experience Quotes "I supported 8 offices within a large DSO." "Seeing is believing, having that 3D image." "I am a believer that dentistry is a relationship." "I wanted more for myself, and more for my pat...
2021-02-2327 min
Hygiene RisingMatt talks with Marie Paulis, RDH This week Matt Crespin is joined by Marie Paulis, RDH to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine, specifically dental hygienists administering COVID-19 vaccines, and supporting their communities. Episode Highlights ADHA Updates Marie's Journey Connecticut ADHA COVID-19 Response and Taskforce Training Program Advice for other States Quotes "When you are a leader and move in a certain direction and decide to do something, you will never make everyone happy." "These things are always a team effort." "They are doing those training programs...
2021-02-1630 min
Hygiene RisingADHA and ACT Celebrate National Children's Dental Health MonthThis week Matt Crespin is joined by Valoree Althoff, MHA, BSDH, PRP, CP to talk about National Children's Dental Health Month and the partnership and collaboration between ACT Kids Anticavity and ADHA. Episode Highlights ACT Partnership for National Children's Dental Health Month Valoree's background Challenges for improving the oral health of children ACT Kids Anticavity products for kids Covid-19 Impact Home care Fluoride myths Communicating best practices Quotes "National Children's Dental Health Month has been happening for a number of years, but I think it is still gaining traction."
2021-02-0919 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks to Jessica Jensen RDH!This week Matt Crespin is kicking off Children's Dental Health Month! Matt is joined by Jessica Jensen RDH, MSOL(c), BS to talk about Jessica's journey, and working with pediatric patients. Episode Highlights TrailBlazer Travel Grant Jessica's Journey FQHC Connections for Kids ADHA and Colorado DHA's Role in Jessica's Career Jessica's COVID-19 experience, and first job! Quotes "I knew I always wanted to help people." "I was at my dental appointment, crying in the chair, because I didn't know what I wanted to do with my lif...
2021-02-0232 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Daniel Lopez, RDH!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Daniel Lopez, RDH who is a dental hygienist practicing in a Federally Qualified Health Center in New York City. Episode Highlights ADHA Updates Daniel's Journey What is a FQHC? Covid-19 Vaccine ADHA's impact on Daniel's career Quotes "The best advice I can give you...talk to your local health department." "At an FQHC 50% of the Board of Directors need to be patients or clients of the FQHC." "It is a way to ensure the care is...
2021-01-2638 min
A Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastHow To Create Real Systemic Change With Matt Crespin, MPH, RDHPlease Leave a Review! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - read the disclaimer as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! Few hygienists want to bring politics into the office, but the truth is that if you want to make lasting changes to the profession, then you need to work with the legislators who pass state and federal laws. The guest for this week's A Tale of Two Hygienists has firsthand working with the legislative movers and shakers....
2021-01-2052 minA Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastHow To Create Real Systemic Change With Matt Crespin, MPH, RDHPlease Leave a Review! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - read the disclaimer as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! Few hygienists want to bring politics into the office, but the truth is that if you want to make lasting changes to the profession, then you need to work with the legislators who pass state and federal laws. The guest for this week's A Tale of Two Hygienists has firsthand working with the legislative movers and shakers....
2021-01-2052 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Welcomes Katie Conklin, MS, RDH to the Podcast!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Katie Conklin, MS, RDH to discuss her experience with ADHA, and its impact on her current role in dental hygiene. Episode Highlights ADHA Updates Register for ADHA Conference Katie's Background Oral Health Awareness Society Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking Quotes "I always saw dental hygiene as a way for health." "If you go into dental hygiene you can set your own schedule, and you can travel the world." "It was the opportunity through the ADH...
2021-01-1930 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks to Canadian Hygienist, Irene Iancu, RDH!This week Matt Crespin is joined by international guest from Canada, Irene Iancu, RDH. Episode Highlights ADHA Updates ADHA Annual Conference - Phoenix, Arizona Irene's Background Canadian Dental Hygiene Education Irene's Practice Quotes "Dental Hygienists for the better part of a decade have been able to open their own practice." "To the public, they don't know a dental hygienist owns the practice." "I was tired of asking for permission for things." "I wanted my own say, in my own t...
2021-01-1248 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Welcomes Emily Miller-Beisel, RDH!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Emily Miller-Beisel, RDH, hygienist and professional barrel racer. Episode Highlights Updates from ADHA Congratulations from ADHA Emily's Background Professional Barrel Racing ADHA's Impact Quotes "I've been everything from a full time hygienist to a part time hygienist depending on my rodeo schedule." "It didn't take me long to realize I liked to go really fast." "A couple hundredths of a second can cost you $10,000." "Hard work is rewarded, but you have to...
2021-01-0533 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Connie Traynor, RDH All About DSOs!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Connie Traynor, RDH to talk about DSO's and the Dental Hygiene role within a DSO. Episode Highlights Updates from ADHA ADSO Connie's Background Debunking DSO Myths Covid-19 Affect on DSO's ADHA Impact Quotes "What you learn in school is a drop in the bucket to what you learn when you first get out." "I've been with Midwest and I've never had a quota, clinically." "We were able to get those items in high demand, versus...
2020-12-2928 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks to Betty Kabel, RDH Past President of ADHA!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Betty Kabel, RDH Past President of ADHA. Betty shares with us her journey through Dental Hygiene, ADHA and her School Based Dental Program, highlighting a personal story that shows the importance of these programs. Episode Highlights Updates from ADHA ADHA and Covid-19 Betty's Journey in Dental Hygiene School Based Preventive Care - Dental Outreach Patient Story Betty's experience with ADHA Quotes "Hang on to that last copy of Access because it will be the last one you receive in the mail."
2020-12-2243 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks With Laurie Brenchley RDH, BS!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Laurie Brenchley RDH, BS who works for the National Institute of Health in the NIDCR Oral Immunity and Inflammation Unit to talk about research and the work she does! Episode Highlights Updates from ADHA Laurie's Journey Laurie's Position at NIH Research Nurses Pandemic Impact Quotes "As I was treating some of these patients, I noticed I was really interested in treating patients that had immunodeficiencies." "I saw this as my dream job and I still do." "...
2020-12-1532 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Interviews Cynthia Chennault, Lieutenant Commander in the United States Public Health Service!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Cynthia Chennault, Lieutenant Commander in the United States Public Health Service. Episode Highlights $20 in 2020 challenge Cynthia's journey in dentistry Cynthia's current position Why you should consider joining the US Public Health Service Quotes "This is an easy way to give back." "Our goal is to raise $40,000 through this campaign." "She challenged me and asked where I saw my career in dental hygiene going." "The people of this rural community had a deep re...
2020-12-0835 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Discusses the Virtual Leadership Summit with Pamela Quinones and Jessica August!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Pamela Quinones and Jessica August to discuss the Virtual Leadership Summit. Pam and Jessica share with us insider information on what to expect! Episode Highlights ADHA Updates Giving Tuesday 20 in 2020 Challenge Virtual Leadership Summit Quotes "There is something for everyone at this summit." "We are looking at leadership in totality." "You may not be an ADHA leader right now, but we should all be leaders in our jobs." "I am really exc...
2020-12-0125 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with ADHA President, Lisa Moravec, RDH, MS!This week Matt Crespin is joined by ADHA President, Lisa Moravec, RDH, MS. Lisa and Matt discuss what Lisa's year as President has held so far, and important updates and events coming up! Episode Highlights A look at Lisa's year so far Return to Work Task Force Operational updates Virtual Leadership Summit Access Magazine final issue ADHA Appointee for Commission/Committee positions ADHA Board Meeting highlights Idaho State University/ADHA Symposium Quotes "My year has been busy, but in a different way then past Presidents." "We are m...
2020-11-2436 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Deirdre M Fiorini, MSDH, RDH!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Deirdre M Fiorini, MSDH, RDH. Deirdre is an ADHA member and a hygienist currently based out of Ireland. Episode Highlights Mark your calendars Deirdre's background Transferring hygiene license process Dental nurse Plaza College educator Covid-19 Ireland Listener feedback Quotes "The United Kingdom does an assessment and I figured out that it is an incredible amount of information." "You need syllabi from every course you have ever taken, with an emblem on each page from the university, signed b...
2020-11-1743 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks to Registered Dental Therapist, Heather Luebben RDH, ADT, MS!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Registered Dental Therapist, Heather Luebben RDH, ADT, MS to discuss her career path and what led her to dental therapy! Episode Highlights Registered dental therapy history Heather's background and current role Apple Tree Dental ADHA impact Quotes "ADHA is a huge supporter of dental therapy." "It's a great opportunity for a new provider to help address the immense access to care issues we are seeing in the United States." "Dental therapists are not intended to replac...
2020-11-1045 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks to Gina Sharps, MPH, RDH, CTTS!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Gina Sharps, MPH, RDH, CTTS. Gina and Matt discuss Gina's journey through dental hygiene, public health to dental public health and the impact ADHA has made in her career! Episode Highlights ADHA Board of Trustees fall meeting takeaways Updates from ADHA Gina's background Public Health Regional Oral Health Coordinator role Gina's love for ADHA Advice Quotes "Assuming good intent is something I try to go in with at all times. If you can come in with that frame of mind, you...
2020-11-0329 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks to Heather Tuthill, MPH, BSDH, RDH!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Heather Tuthill, MPH, BSDH, RDH to talk about her journey in Dental Hygiene with ADHA and working through the pandemic! Episode Highlights Updates from ADHA Heather's Journey Impacts of Covid-19 Heather's experience with ADHA Quotes "He told me you can be in debt for 4 years or 12 years, and 4 sounded way better." "I heard the sound of that calculus popping off with the scaler and I knew that was what I wanted to do." "Look...
2020-10-2729 min
Tooth or Dare PodcastEpisode 50: Mr. Immediate Past President Matt Crespin- Comfortable being Uncomfortable.This week, Irene & Katrina chat with the immediate past President of the ADHA, Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH and kindly sponsored by our friends at Hu-Friedy. Who are celebrating dental hygienists during National dental hygiene month? #showusyourpurple all month and make sure to tag Hu-Friedy in your purple photos to be featured on their page.
Hu-Friedy is also sharing their new Harmony Scaler, Irene got a Harmony H6/H7 the day after this episode was recorded but she is super excited to try it out. The new handle design is a scientifically proven ergonomic hand scaler that reduces...
2020-10-211h 19
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks to ADHA Member Dr. Kelly Tanner, PhD!This week Matt Crespin is joined by ADHA Member Dr. Kelly Tanner, PhD to fill us in on her journey in dental hygiene and current work. Episode Highlights Updates from ADHA Don't forget to renew Kelly's background Value of the professional organization Leadership within dental hygiene Ignite Quotes "If you join as a new member now, you receive membership for the remainder of 2020 and all of 2021!" "When someone sees something in you, it's important to investigate that." "I realized there was...
2020-10-2036 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Jeannette Diaz!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Jeannette Diaz, a return guest of the ADHA Podcast. They discuss the experiences of men in dental hygiene and Jeannette's research in this topic! Episode Highlights National Dental Hygiene Month Jeannette's background RDHAP - Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice Mobile dentistry and Covid-19 Experiences of men working in dental hygiene VOTE! Quotes "I had the privilege and honor of serving as the first male president of our association in our nearly 100 year history." "All of my...
2020-10-1334 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Tiffany M. Foy, RDH, MPH!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Tiffany M. Foy, RDH, MPH to discuss her role within ODHA, and the rewarding work she does in school based programs! Episode Highlights National Dental Hygiene Month Complaint dropped! Tiffany's background Practicing during the pandemic School based programs ODHA - Oregon Dental Hygiene Association Quotes "9 years later I am still with the same employer, that job has transformed into the dream career." "I am able to be that first step to get them more comfortab...
2020-10-0626 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Laura Mallery-Sayre, RDHThis week Matt Crespin is joined by long time ADHA member, Laura Mallery-Sayre to talk to us about her 51 year journey with dental hygiene! Episode Highlights Colgate and ADHA ADHA Annual Conference 2021 Laura's Background IOH Philanthropic Work - Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation Quotes "I have been practicing for 51 years, and have been teaching nationally since 1972" "I am waiting for a vaccine that is safe and efficacious before I return" "I feel so fortunate to have selected dental hygiene as my career for so many reasons" "We used to feel like we were saving teeth, but now I feel that we are saving liv...
2020-09-2934 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Kelly Archambeau, RDHThis week Matt Crespin is joined by Kelly Archambeau, RDH who was the recipient of one of the Institute of Oral Health Mars Wrigley Foundation Community Service Grants. Episode Highlights Institute of Oral Health Mars Wrigley Foundation Community Service Grant Fundraisers Kelly's Background Challenges Juggling Life with the Pandemic What Kelly Wanted to Be Complaint Against Matt Quotes "These awards range from $2500 to $5000 per grantee" "Make a donation in honor of a mentor or professor that has impacted you" "I had amazing mentorship through the ADHA" "Educate and get the word out about oral health and how it is connected with your whole b...
2020-09-2224 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Alyssa Aberle, RDH!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Alyssa Aberle who Dental Hygienist in the Public Health Realm and has a unique roll within the Colorado Dental Hygienists Association! Episode Highlights Alyassa's Background Colorado Dental Hygienists Association and Alyassa's Role Covid-19 Infection Control Media Quotes "Too many black lives have been lost, and too many black voices have been silenced" "You make time for the things that are important to you" "We were at the table for a lot of really important conversations" "For better or worse patients are very aware of infection control" "We are hygienists, this is the unique role we have, th...
2020-09-1542 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with New ADHA Board Member, Jennifer Frame!This week Matt Crespin shares with us some of the best ways to get involved with ADHA and is joined by a brand new board member, Jennifer Frame! Episode Highlights Getting Involved with ADHA National Opportunities Jennifer's Background Patients Perception of PPE Leadership Journey Quotes "The boots on the ground do a lot of hard work" "I tell her all the time she is my end all be all" "The first day I put on the N-95 mask I tho...
2020-09-0837 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Erin Haley-Hitz about the ADHA Taskforce on Return to Work!This week Matt Crespin shares with us some ADHA Updates related to COVID-19 and is joined by Erin Haley-Hitz who is a member of the Board of Trustees for ADHA and was the Board Advisor for the ADHA Taskforce on Return to Work! Episode Highlights COVID-19 Updates Erin's Day to Day and Background Return to Work Taskforce Communication Quotes "I'm in the trenches" "I was that strange kid that thought it was great to go to the dentist" "Oddly...
2020-09-0133 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Carol Jahn, Director of Professional Relations & Education at Water Pik, Inc.This week Matt Crespin shares with us about the work with ADHA and Water Pik, Inc! He is joined by Carol Jahn, Director of Professional Relations & Education at Water Pik, Inc. Episode Highlights AAP Announcements and Updates from ADHA Carol's Background Carol's Role at Water Pik AAP Guidelines The D Word ADHA and Water Pik Quotes "So many times people say ' I don't know what I want to to' … and I understand that"
2020-08-2533 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Chris Farrell, President of ASTDDThis week Matt Crespin shares with us about his work in public health, ASTDD, and is joined by Chris Farrell who is the Michigan State Dental Director and President of ASTDD. Episode Highlights ASTDD and Chris's Role Chris's Journey NOHC Meeting What Chris wanted to be Importance of Membership Quotes "Every state should have a state oral health program" "Right now there are 10 Dental Hygienists that are considered Dental Directors for their state" "I have a staff of 9, 5 of which are Dental Hygienists" "That networking piece is one of the biggest things, it is so important" "ASTDD has been around for over 70 ye...
2020-08-1838 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with ADHA CEO Ann Battrell!This week Matt Crespin shares with us some exciting updates from ADHA and is joined by ADHA CEO, Ann Battrell! Episode Highlights Updates from ADHA Ann's Journey Positions at ADHA Ann's role as CEO Covid-19 ADHA, OSHA and CDC Relationships Quotes "After years of declining membership this year we are seeing an uptick" "I didn't even know I was named this year" "When I dove in and saw the same you were in company with, it's amazing" "I was discouraged from applying...
2020-08-1156 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Chad Webb, Current ADHA Treasurer!This week Matt Crespin shares with us some exciting updates from ADHA and is joined by Chad Webb, current ADHA Treasurer to provide you with insight to yet another area of ADHA! Episode Highlights Congratulations to Ann Battrel Chad's Background Chad's role as an educator Chad's roles in ADHA Inner-workings of the ADHA budget Quotes "It was dentistry that caught my eye" "Nothing was going to stop me from achieving my goal of becoming an RDH" "When these piers w...
2020-08-0425 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks to Sarah Jackson About Scholarships and Her Dental Hygiene Journey!This week Matt Crespin shares with us some exciting updates from ADHA and is joined by Sarah Jackson to share her journey though Dental Hygiene and ADHA. Episode Highlights Updates from ADHA Scholarship and Research Opportunities DCC Trailblazer Travel Grant Virtual Environments Quotes "I learned about the importance of hard work and education at a young age" "What stood out to me about dental hygiene was the impact you could make on a patients life" "Having someone believe in...
2020-07-2832 min
Hygiene RisingMatt is joined by Dr. Tim Ricks, Chief Dental Officer for the US Public Health Service and Assistant Surgeon General of The United States!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Dr. Tim Ricks, Chief Dental Officer for the US Public Health Service and Assistant Surgeon General of The United States. Episode Highlights ADHA Annual Conference Recap Dr. Tim Ricks Background Dr. Tim Ricks Many Roles Changes with COVID-19 Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health Quotes "They are taking time out of their schedules to be a part and share the important work that dental hygienists do" "My wife called me and said how about dentistr...
2020-07-2129 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Cathy Draper Winner of the Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Cathy Draper, RDH, ADHA Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene Recipient. Matt and Cathy talk about Cathy's journey and experience with ADHA. Episode Highlights Cathy's Journey ADHA Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene Quotes "I jumped at the opportunity to go and provide dental care within those cities…the world became a much bigger place" "I went at night, 4 nights a week to complete my bachelors" "No he was wasn't in the mili...
2020-07-1433 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with the New ADHA President Elect Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdD!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdD who is the new ADHA President-Elect! Matt and Dr. Burch talk about her background both in and outside of ADHA and where she hopes to take ADHA once she is President! Episode Highlights Dr. Burch's Journey How Dr. Burch is Preparing What Excited Dr. Burch most about where ADHA is heading Virtual Leadership Development Future Challenges Quotes "Since 1995 I have consecutively had some kind of position within ADHA" "I have two...
2020-07-0733 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talk Diversity with Dr. Joy Void-HolmesThis week Matt Crespin talks to us about civil unrest, and takes a look at the ADHA core values and actions to aid in their commitment to increase diversity and inclusion. Matt is joined by Dr. Joy Void-Holmes and they discuss ways ADHA can take action. Episode Highlights Dr. Joy's Background Diversity ADHA Doing More and taking action What inspires Dr. Joy Quotes "We can't simply write something down, we need to walk the walk not just talk the talk" "I did everything they sai...
2020-06-3032 min
Hygiene RisingADHA Year In ReviewThis week Matt Crespin shares with us a year in review what ADHA has done throughout the past year. Enjoy this year in review, and be sure to continue listening every week to see what ADHA accomplishes through this next year of leadership! Episode Highlights Matts Year, Divided Partnership with CDC Surgeon General's Office Advocacy campaigns ADHA Task-Force on Return to Work Membership Professional Development Walgreens/Johnson & Johnson Partnership Eleanor Update! Quotes "It's one of very few topics that the surgeon general office has issued a second report...
2020-06-2329 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks Medical and Dental Integration with Katy Batani!This week Matt Crespin records his first episode as immediate Past ADHA President. He is joined by Katy Batani. Katy shares with us her experience in her unique role in Dental Hygiene and experiences with ADHA. Episode Highlights Well Child Visits Katy's Background 5 Integration Projects Roundtable hosted by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Updates from ADHA Quotes "We know that children come into medical offices far more frequently than dental offices" "There is a huge opportunity for Dental Hygieni...
2020-06-1627 min
The Official OSAP PodcastMichelle Talks with ADHA President Matt Crespin!This week on The Official OSAP Podcast Michelle Lee is Joined by Matt Crespin, ADHA President! Matt and Michelle talk about the work ADHA is doing and the growth ADHA and OSAP have seen through the pandemic. Episode Highlights The OSAP and ADHA Relationship ADHA Advocacy Work Hygienist Engagement ADHA Growth Quotes “My focus for the year was imagine… but I often say I never imagined being president during a pandemic” “We’ve asked governors to waive clinical requirements for licensure” “64,000 message...
2020-06-1219 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks with Future AHDA President Lisa Moravec!This week Matt Crespin records his last episode as your current sitting ADHA President. He is joined by future ADHA President Lisa Moravec, RDH, MSD. Episode Highlights House of Delegates Meeting How voices are heard Lisa's leadership path Lisa's role as an educator Virtual Meetings and conferences How Lisa came to Dental Hygiene Getting to know Lid and what inspires her Quotes "The role of the House of Delegates is to pass policy for the association" "With all good things…change is necessary"
2020-06-0932 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Welcomes Jessica Rappé to Talk About the 2020 ADHA Annual Conference!This week Matt Crespin is joined by Jessica Rappé and shares with us recent news with ADHA highlighting information about the ADHA 2020 Conference. Episode Highlights ADHA Conference Info Synergy Creative What to expect from the virtual conference What Matt is inspired by Quotes "Talk about making lemonade out of this, we have engaged in this really cool virtual experience" "The education is a really packed agenda" "It truly will be a 3D experience" "Know that when you reg...
2020-06-0223 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Highlights Support Services and Talks with Student Stacey Rudolph!This week Matt Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA highlighting support services and is joined by student Stacey Rudolph. Episode Highlights Stacey's Background and Universe Moments Support Services through ADHA ADHA Conference going virtual Stacey's life before and after COVID-19 as a student Stacey's Role on the Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition Steering Committee as a student representative ADHA Scholarship - Johnson and Johnson Academic Excellence Scholarship Quotes "Here I was as a second semester student, could barely number the teeth right, and here I am workin...
2020-05-2631 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Talks to Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian, Chair of ADHA Taskforce on Return To Work!This week Matt Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA during COVID-19 pandemic, and is joined by Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH,PhD. Episode Highlights Hygienists Returning to Work Task Force Members Interview with Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, PhD Quotes "I think many Dental hygienists are starting to realize the tremendous amount of work ADHA does on behalf of hygienists" "Daily we are averaging 50 sometimes upwards of 60 new members joining ADHA" "We wanted to be sure we spoke to their most immedi...
2020-05-1926 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Shares ADHA News and Talks With Jessica Atkinson Co-Founder of Hygiene Edge!This week Matt Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA during COVID-19 pandemic, and is joined by Jessica Atkinson Co-Founder of Hygiene Edge. Episode Highlights ADHA Task Force on Return to Work Jessica's Background Jessica's Role in Education and Role at Hygiene Edge Jessica's thoughts on ADHA and its impact on her career COVID-19 affect on Jessica's Students Quotes "I think my favorite thing in Hygiene was watching my patients progress and take what I shared with them to make improvements with their health" ...
2020-05-1233 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Explains What ADHA is Doing During Covid-19This week Matt Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA during COVID-19 pandemic, and the resources available to you through ADHA. Episode Highlights ADHA Podcast becomes its own show! Resources and Action to COVID-19 Webinars FAQ Quotes "Our organization passed that policy and sprung into action" "Never would I have imagined that my presidency would include this" "I never imagined that I would let my wife cut my hair" "We don't know how long that will...
2020-05-0522 min
Hygiene RisingInstitute for Oral Health (IOH) explained with Matt Crespin, Michele Braerman, and Ryann Kehoe!This week on the ADHA Podcast Matt Crespin joins us for his monthly fireside chat! Matt is joined by Ryann Kehoe, and Michele Braerman. Ryann and Michele provide some background to their positions with ADHA and discuss the Institute for Oral Health (IOH). Episode Highlights Ryann Kehoe Background Michele Braerman Background IOH Grant/Scholarship Opportunities Walking Challenge Quotes "Previously I worked in for Lincoln Park Zoo, so I moved from animals to hygienists" "IOH support dental hygienist at all levels of their ca...
2020-04-2918 min
Hygiene RisingFireside Chat with Matt Crespin - March 2020This week on Your Official ADHA Podcast we have President Matt Crespin joining us for the monthly fireside chat! Matt connects you with ADHA leadership and lets you in on some of the work they are doing for the profession. Episode Highlights ADHA visit to Colorado Walking Challenge Insight to next months fireside chat Meetings of note Access Magazine Quotes "Colorado is one of ten states selected this year for ADHA to provide direct support to" "The State of Colorado has seen some of the most si...
2020-04-2913 min
Hygiene RisingLooking Forward to 2020 with Matt Crespin!On today's episode of the Official American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Podcast, ADHA President Matt Crespin dives into this fireside chat, covering highlights from 2019, and what we are all looking forward to in 2020… The ADHA Annual Conference! Episode Highlights: Highlights from Greater NY Dental Meeting and the MouthWatch Teledentistry Awards Introduction to Cameron Hawkins, ADHA's new CFO 2019 Initiatives and Reflections 2020 ADHA Annual Conference The impact of appreciation Quotes: "It's really exciting that ADHA is at the table" "I can assure you that ADHA, behind the scenes, does the h...
2020-04-2919 min
Hygiene RisingADHA Supports Students with Matt, Kelsey, Ashley, and Lisa!On today's episode of the Official American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Podcast, ADHA President Matt Crespin is joined by ADHA staff members Kelsey Turner, Ashley Boser, and President Elect, Lisa Moravec, to discuss their roles and the role that ADHA plays in supporting students. Episode Highlights: Some of the ways ADHA is supporting students and what they do with students Some of the resources that ADHA provides to students including ADHA's newly launched National Board Review Ways for students to get more engaged in ADHA work Scholarships and research opportunities Lisa's current rol...
2020-04-2916 min
Hygiene RisingFireside Chat with Matt Crespin Dec 2019Matt Crespin returns to the Official American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Podcast for his monthly 'fireside chat' in which he shares many exciting ADHA updates with listeners. Episode Highlights: The ADHA's Annual Fall Board Meeting and some of its outcomes Exciting news about ADHA collaborations and initiatives Matt's 'Call to Action' Celebrating the amazing work of The Children's Dental Health Project Quotes: "If you believe it will work out, you'll see opportunity, and if you believe it won't, you'll see obstacles...I'd really challenge each…one of you as...
2020-04-2818 min
Hygiene RisingMatt Crespin talks Advocacy with Ann Lynch!Matt Crespin, the 2019-2020 ADHA President, is back to host this week's episode of the Official American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Podcast. Matt introduces the concept of advocacy with the help of his guest, Ann Lynch, ADHA's Director of Advocacy and Education, who talks about the world of dental hygiene advocacy and her role within it. Episode Highlights: Anne's background and her current role with ADHA The advocacy work that ADHA is doing What hygienists can do to advocate in their own state and some examples of what is happening at the stat...
2020-04-2819 min
Hygiene RisingIntroduction to the ADHA Podcast with Matt Crespin!Welcome to the Official American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Podcast! Each week we'll be highlighting our members across the U.S. and the amazing work they are doing, as well as bringing special messages from ADHA leadership to give everyone the inside scoop on the association. In this opening episode, Matt Crespin, the 2019-2020 ADHA President and its first male President, invites listeners to not only learn more about himself and his vision for the ADHA, but also to work with him to share their innovative practices and 'to keep imagining what the future might hold'. ...
2020-04-2815 min
The Dental Podcast Network’s Channel Two028-Your Official ADHA PodcastThis week on the ADHA Podcast Matt Crespin joins us for his monthly fireside chat! Matt is joined by Ryann Kehoe, and Michele Braerman. Ryann and Michele provide some background to their positions with ADHA and discuss the Institute for Oral Health (IOH).
Episode Highlights
Ryann Kehoe Background
Michele Braerman Background
IOH
Grant/Scholarship Opportunities
Walking Challenge
Quotes
“Previously I worked in for Lincoln Park Zoo, so I moved from animals to hygienists”
“IOH support dental hygienist at all levels of their careers”...
2020-04-0718 min
The Dental Podcast Network’s Channel Two024 - Your Official ADHA PodcastOn Your Official ADHA Podcast this week Diana is joined by Patti DeQuardo who is a Registered Dental Hygienist practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Patti talks to us about her professional history, working for the military, working with a second chance program, and working full time working in a federally qualified health center.
Episode Highlights
Patti’s Professional Background
Act 20 in Wisconsin
Mentors
Quotes
“We would see anywhere from 50 to 700 service members, depending how big the event was”
“You have to educate them why its important to take your child to the dentist every...
2020-03-1012 min
The Dental Podcast Network’s Channel Two023-Your Official ADHA PodcastThis week on Your Official ADHA Podcast we have President Matt Crespin joining us for the monthly fireside chat! Matt connects you with ADHA leadership and lets you in on some of the work they are doing for the profession.
Episode Highlights
ADHA visit to Colorado
Walking Challenge
Insight to next months fireside chat
Meetings of note
Access Magazine
Quotes
“Colorado is one of ten states selected this year for ADHA to provide direct support to”
“The State of Colorado has seen some of the most signific...
2020-03-0313 min
The Dental Podcast Network’s Channel Two019-Your Official ADHA PodcastOn today’s episode of the Official American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Podcast, ADHA President Matt Crespin dives into this fireside chat, covering highlights from 2019, and what we are all looking forward to in 2020… The ADHA Annual Conference!
Episode Highlights:
Highlights from Greater NY Dental Meeting and the MouthWatch Teledentistry Awards
Introduction to Cameron Hawkins, ADHA’s new CFO
2019 Initiatives and Reflections
2020 ADHA Annual Conference
The impact of appreciation
Quotes:
“It's really exciting that ADHA is at the table”
“I can assure you that ADHA, behind the scenes, does the...
2020-02-0419 min
The Dental Podcast Network’s Channel One017 Protecting our Public Health Podcast with Sharity LudwigJoining Sharity this week on the Protecting our Public Health Podcast is Matt Crespin, the current ADHA President, who shares with listeners the role ADHA plays in advancing public health.
Episode Highlights:
How ADHA defines public health and how they determined their definition
Ways in which the ADHA is advancing public health in Dentistry
Matt’s advice to dental hygienists about advocacy
The Oral Advocacy Toolkit
Why it’s important to be a member of ADHA
Quotes:
“These are states where the public can directly access a d...
2020-01-2017 minThe Dental Podcast Network’s Channel One017 Protecting our Public Health Podcast with Sharity LudwigJoining Sharity this week on the Protecting our Public Health Podcast is Matt Crespin, the current ADHA President, who shares with listeners the role ADHA plays in advancing public health.
Episode Highlights:
How ADHA defines public health and how they determined their definition
Ways in which the ADHA is advancing public health in Dentistry
Matt’s advice to dental hygienists about advocacy
The Oral Advocacy Toolkit
Why it’s important to be a member of ADHA
Quotes:
“These are states where the public can directly access a d...
2020-01-2017 min
The Dental Podcast Network’s Channel Two015 Official American Dental Hygienists’ Association PodcastOn today’s episode of the Official American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Podcast, ADHA President Matt Crespin is joined by ADHA staff members Kelsey Turner, Ashley Boser, and President Elect, Lisa Moravec, to discuss their roles and the role that ADHA plays in supporting students.
Episode Highlights:
Some of the ways ADHA is supporting students and what they do with students
Some of the resources that ADHA provides to students including ADHA’s newly launched National Board Review
Ways for students to get more engaged in ADHA work
Scholarships and research opportunities
Lisa’s c...
2020-01-0716 min