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
ADHA Collaborates to Address Live Patient Exams and License Portability
This week Matt chats with a panel of esteemed guests including Ann Battrell, ADHA CEO; Ann Lynch, ADHA Director of Advocacy and Education; and Dr. Joesph Crowley, chair of the Coalition For Modernizing Dental Licensure (CMDL). The group discusses ADHA’s role as a member of the Coalition and the … [Read more...] about ADHA Collaborates to Address Live Patient Exams and License Portability
Pediatrician With A Passion For Oral Health Collaboration
Live from the ADHA Annual Conference, Matt chats with Dr. Patricia Braun, MD a pediatrician in Colorado leading the charge for medical dental integration. They discuss the research on outcomes and feasibility of integrating a dental hygienist into a medical practice. Episode … [Read more...] about Pediatrician With A Passion For Oral Health Collaboration
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
