This week, Dorrie Gagnon joins Diana on the Official American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Podcast to share some information about ‘KinderSmile’, the non-profit with which she is involved.
Episode Highlights:
- Dorrie’s academic and professional history
- Her path with ADHA
- KinderSmile and Dorrie’s role within it
- Their Perinatal Health and Wellness Program
Quotes:
“The need for dental care for the underserved – I can’t even begin to tell you how important it is. Kids aren’t getting it – kids can barely get fed!”
“Part of our perinatal health and wellness program is really educating these moms on what to do and how to do it, and, you know, giving them a break.”
“Without the funding and without being able to write these grants, we would never be able to carry on our mission.”
“I absolutely love it, and I’m very fortunate that I got the grant from the ADHA, the Wrigley Grant, to help me pursue our other avenue I want to do with the special needs population.”
“The more the kids are used to it, the more comfortable they’re going to be. And they’ll be okay, they’ll be okay.”
Links:
More Episodes from ADHA: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/yourofficialadhapodcast/
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/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
