Did you know podiatry and oral health are closely connected? This week Matt chats with Dr. Elizabeth Sanders DPM, AACFAS, DABPM and Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF about their collaborative efforts to educate the dental and medical community this very topic! Learn what inspires their work and some fun facts about favorite things to do in Matt’s hometown and theirs, Milwaukee, Wis.
Quotes
“This is obviously a touchy subject for many.”
“I applaud the Board of Trustees, I know they weighed all the evidence when making this decision.”
“Making change requires a large collaborative effort.”
“Don’t turn away, get engaged.”
“We have to start creating interprofessional collaborative relationships.”
“We need to be speaking louder.”
“I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, but I’m someone’s glass of wine.”
“I’m here to make dentistry better…not comfortable.”
“Dental hygienists are change agents.”
Links
Joint Statement Supporting COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Oral Health Care Workers
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.
COVID QUESTION EMAIL: rdhcovidinfo@ahda.net
www.ADHA2021.org
Matt’s Email: MattC@ADHA.net
ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports
Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,
membership updates, renewals and conference registration!
FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/
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/
