On this week’s podcast, Matt continues his chat with Laurie Clark, RDH, AP, BADH about her work as a dental hygienist at Dignity Health in Arizona. Listen in as she shares her experience working in a primary care setting and being part of the medical team. Plus, Matt reflects on his time at the ADHA … [Read more...] about Medical-Dental Integration in Arizona Part 2
Medical-Dental Integration in Arizona: Part 1 of 2
This week Matt chats with Michelle Gross-Panico, DHSc, RDH, Manager of the Community Oral Health Department at Dignity Health in Arizona for the first of a two-part episode on medical-dental integration in the state. Matt and Michelle discuss the many aspects of how oral health is woven into the … [Read more...] about Medical-Dental Integration in Arizona: Part 1 of 2
Dental Team Collaboration At Its Finest
ADHA Immediate Past President Lisa Moravec RDH, MSDH and AADA president Betty Fox, A.S., CDA, RDA, FADAA talk about the collaboration between the two organizations. Additionally a special treat with a couple of dental team members from Heartland Dental that really know what collaboration means both … [Read more...] about Dental Team Collaboration At Its Finest
Top 5 Educator Tips
This week Amanda Hill is recording LIVE at the ADHA Conference with 3 amazing dental hygienists who Amanda has loved and followed for a long time. Amanda is talking with Jessica Atkinson, MEd, BSDH, RDH Shelley Brown MEd, BSDH, RDH and Melia Lewis, MEd, BSDH, RDH from Hygiene Edge about their top 5 … [Read more...] about Top 5 Educator Tips
Putting The Mouth Back Into The Body
Matt chats live at the ADHA Conference with Machell Hudson, RDH about her passion for educating on the oral systemic link. Machell shares a little about the course she was preparing to present as a first time ADHA speaker. Episode Highlights Live From The ADHA 2021 … [Read more...] about Putting The Mouth Back Into The Body
Giving Back At A Whole Different Level
Live at the ADHA Conference Matt chats with ADHD member Laura Vanderwerf who is the current president of the Oregon Dental Hygienists Association. Laura shares her journey in dental hygiene living in various places around the country and working in a unique work setting for a dental support … [Read more...] about Giving Back At A Whole Different Level
A look back and a glimpse into the future
Live at ADHA Annual Conference, Matt chats with ADHA President Lisa Moravec and ADHA President Elect Sharlee Burch about the successes of last year and what hygienists should look forward to in the coming year and beyond. Episode Highlights Live From The ADHA 2021 Conference The year … [Read more...] about A look back and a glimpse into the future
Running For A Cause
This week Matt chats with Texas hygienist Shawna Greer about her journey as a young leader in ADHA. Shawna has found a creative and effective way of engaging her social media followers in raising funds for the ADHA IOH and might even be running a half marathon as a result. Matt and Shawna talk about … [Read more...] about Running For A Cause