Hygienist Inspired: Chairside Recruitment to Grow Our Workforce (Ep 156)
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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...
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Hospital-Based Pediatric Dental Hygiene Care: A Necessity (Ep 155)
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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...
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Fluoride: Battling Misinformation and More (Ep 154)
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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...
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Looking Back, Moving Forward A Year-end Fireside Chat with Your 2024-2025 ADHA Officers (Ep 153)
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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,...
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IOH Foundation: Supporting Our Community, Our Students and Our Research (Ep 152)
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The ADHA's Institute for Oral Health Foundation is in the spotlight for this episode of the pod. Matt chats with IOH Foundation Chair Becky Smith, CRDH, EdD, FADHA and Emily Ludwig, RDH, BSDH, MS, PhD(c), recipient of an IOH Foundation Research Grant. Becky shares the mission and focus of the Foundation and Emily discusses how her award has allowed her to advance her research on bias in the field of dental hygiene. Consider making a donation during this season of giving to the IOH Foundation and support its mission to advance the dental hygiene profession and expand access to oral care through...
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Interdisciplinary Diabetes Care: A Team Approach (Ep 151)
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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...
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On Policy, Workforce & Professional Autonomy (Ep 150)
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Bonus Episode! Matt welcomes Erin Haley-Hitz for an eye-opening conversation about ADA’s recent resolutions on approaches to solving the dental hygiene workforce shortage, a clarification of what resolutions are, and what this could actually mean in terms of policy. Plus, a frank conversation about professional autonomy for dental hygienists as a preview for a free January webinar on the topic. A “can’t miss” 30-minute episode these ADHA leaders.
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Wake Up to the Oral Impact of Sleep Medicine (Ep 149)
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Oral care implications of sleep disorders are multifaceted. Dental professionals are increasingly vital in identifying and supporting treatment for sleep disorders. Dr. Radfar shares with host Matt Crespin, the keys to the successful integration of sleep medicine into his dental practice. He bridges the gap with insights, treatment implications for oral health, and practical tools to help you support and advocate for those in your care who suffer from sleep disorders. This episode is generously sponsored by Aquoral.
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Drop the Drill: Minimally Invasive Dentistry (Ep 148)
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Dr. Jonathan Norris joins Matt on this episode of the podcast to discuss his philosophy of minimally invasive dentistry. Dr. Norris has grown multiple pediatric practices across the New England area that has increased access for Medicaid patients. Dr Norris has a unique approach to providing care that doesn't involve using a drill (in most cases) to treat dental decay and is doing so with tremendous success and patient acceptance.
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RDH Investigates (Ep 147)
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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...
info_outlineNew ADHA24 Podversations from the exhibit floor! Matt sits down with Cindy Sensabaugh, CRDH, MSDH, from Philips; Dr. Bill Pavetelez, DMD, with VOCO; Courtney Waterbury, RDH, first-time ADHA attendee and VIP winner; Carol Jahn, RDH, MS, from Waterpik; and Phyllis Martina, RDH, BS, MBA, FADHA, from Colgate. Listen in to hear about the latest innovations from our partners and their ADHA24 NOLA experiences. Don't miss the buzz from ADHA24!