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Your Official ADHA Podcast
American Dental Hygienists’ Association
Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 150

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On Policy, Workforce & Professional Autonomy (Ep 150)
Episode 150
lundi 18 novembre 2024 • Duration 32:52
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.
Wake Up to the Oral Impact of Sleep Medicine (Ep 149)
Episode 149
mardi 12 novembre 2024 • Duration 31:23
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.
Podversations at ADHA24 Friday Ep (140)
Episode 140
samedi 27 juillet 2024 • Duration 33:05
Enjoy a new ADHA24 Podversations episode with quick 10-minute audio snapshots from the exhibit hall with guests Nicole Stout, RDH, Crest + Oral-B Hygienist Proud student award winner; Andrea Johnson, RDH, MS, from Crest + Oral-B; Whitney Howerton, MDH, RDH, CDIPC, from PDT; and Dr. Anu Bharadwaj, DMD, from Kenvue. Hear about the latest and greatest on the exhibit floor, and what attendees are enjoying at ADHA and in New Orleans!
050- Matt talks with Tameka Schley Lee, RDH, BSDH
Episode 50
mardi 23 février 2021 • Duration 27:57
This 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 patients.”
“When I finally stood up for myself I felt empowered.”
“I wanted to grow more and be a leader within my practice.”
“Join a community, follow your passions, revisit your goals, join your local ADHA.”
“ADHA has brought me professional development alone.”
“Whether you think you can do a thing, or you think you can’t, you are right.”
“Say yes and follow your passion.”
Links
Empowerrdh - Facebook
@empoweredrdh - Instagram
Matt’s Email: MattC@ADHA.net
ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports
The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19.
Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,
membership updates, renewals and conference registration!
FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/
Email for COVID Questions/Input: rdhcovidinfo@adha.net
Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19
American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
049- Matt talks with Marie Paulis, RDH
Episode 49
mardi 16 février 2021 • Duration 30:31
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 all over the state.”
“They are doing 6 people at a time, every half hour.”
“It is a little less technique sensitive than intraoral injections.”
“There are no injections we give in the mouth that you use a dart like motion.”
“This came up and I said here is my way to really give back and to really make a difference.”
“Look at someone who has achieved what you want to achieve, and ask them how they did it.”
Links
Matt’s Email: MattC@ADHA.net
ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports
The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19.
Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,
membership updates, renewals and conference registration!
FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/
Email for COVID Questions/Input: rdhcovidinfo@adha.net
Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19
American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
048-ADHA and ACT Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month
Episode 48
mardi 9 février 2021 • Duration 19:38
This 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.”
“It is our duty as providers to do what we can to provide access to oral health services.”
“I hope all hygienists, even if you are not a member of ADHA, share the message of National Children’s Dental Health Month.”
“ACT now offers dye free products.”
“I believe we have yet to see how much this pandemic has impacted oral health.”
“When kids have the dexterity to tie their own shoes, they often have the dexterity to brush their own teeth.”
“Fluoride is a naturally occurring element.”
“Everything in life depends on the right dosing, even sun, water and exercise.”
“Kids mimic what their parents do, so it starts with the parents.”
Links
Matt’s Email: MattC@ADHA.net
ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports
The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19.
Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,
membership updates, renewals and conference registration!
FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/
Email for COVID Questions/Input: rdhcovidinfo@adha.net
Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19
American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
047- Matt Talks to Jessica Jensen RDH!
Episode 47
mardi 2 février 2021 • Duration 32:42
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 life.”
“I managed 4 of those clinics, and 33 hygienists.”
“Kids move placements a lot unfortunately.”
“Vital medical and dental information was not always getting disseminated.”
“I need friends, where do I find people, and she said ‘we are good people, come hang out with us’.”
“Don’t be afraid to sing Disney songs with them, and sing them often.”
Links
Matt’s Email: MattC@ADHA.net
ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports
The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19.
Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,
membership updates, renewals and conference registration!
FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/
Email for COVID Questions/Input: rdhcovidinfo@adha.net
Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19
American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
046- Matt Talks with Daniel Lopez, RDH!
Episode 46
mardi 26 janvier 2021 • Duration 38:36
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 by and for the people.”
“I would wake up to the cooler trucks going down Broadway to go store more bodies.”
“It was a daily reminder of the massive loss of life that is still going on.”
“HIV doesn’t affect the day to day of dentistry.”
“I learned that a lot of our education is outdated in terms of how safe we need to be.”
“You need to treat HIV patients like any other patient.”
“I think after graduating we have to unlearn a lot of things.”
“I see a lot of people who have never had dental care, or it’s been decades.”
“This is what the world is like when there are no barriers to scientific research.”
“We have less than 25% compliance with the vaccine in our clinic, and because of that, we probably will not be given future doses.”
“We have a public responsibility to each other.”
“I believe that if you don’t believe in, and pay into the ADHA, you have no right to demand.”
Links
Matt’s Email: MattC@ADHA.net
ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports
The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19.
Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,
membership updates, renewals and conference registration!
FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/
Email for COVID Questions/Input: rdhcovidinfo@adha.net
Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19
American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
045- Matt Welcomes Katie Conklin, MS, RDH to the Podcast!
Episode 45
mardi 19 janvier 2021 • Duration 30:21
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 ADHA to have the opportunity to take more of a leadership role.”
“We learned to stand within ourselves, and be present and prepared.”
“Our goal is to improve the oral health of the underserved children in California.”
“All people can be happy and healthy, it is as simple as that.”
“I saw kids with holes in their teeth, and they didn’t know they could get help.”
“Take the leap of faith, people will come, doors will open for you.”
Links
Matt’s Email: MattC@ADHA.net
ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports
The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19.
Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,
membership updates, renewals and conference registration!
FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/
Email for COVID Questions/Input: rdhcovidinfo@adha.net
Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19
American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
044- Matt Talks to Canadian Hygienist, Irene Iancu, RDH!
Episode 44
mardi 12 janvier 2021 • Duration 48:30
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 treatment plans.”
“We’ve had 612 new patients in 5 months.”
“I am not afraid to treat children.”
“Kids are like bees, they can smell fear, and they feed off your energy.”
“I am my own worst enemy.”
“Whether you use all the resources or not, you are investing in dental hygiene.”
Links
Matt’s Email: MattC@ADHA.net
ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports
The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19.
Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,
membership updates, renewals and conference registration!
FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/
Email for COVID Questions/Input: rdhcovidinfo@adha.net
Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19
American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:









