Final ADHA podcast of 2021! We’re closing the year as the best-for-last conversation continues with ADHA President, Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdD. Part two includes more highlights from the year as well as a look ahead at some anticipated initiatives and events including our focus on Diversity, … [Read more...] about Year in Review with ADHA President, Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdD Part 2
089- Year in Review with ADHA President, Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdD
This week, Matt chats with ADHA President, Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdD, about the accomplishments of the past year and how ADHA is the voice for dental hygienists nationwide. Listen in as they discuss the various ways in whicamerih ADHA is advocating for hygienists at the national level including … [Read more...] about 089- Year in Review with ADHA President, Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdD
Putting Evidence-based Research into Practice
This week, Matt chats with Josefine Ortiz Wolfe, PhD, RDH, CHES, about why using evidence-based research is critical in guiding our clinical decision making. Join us to learn more about Josefine’s journey as a dental hygienist, her role in expanding her education and her leadership as a past chair … [Read more...] about Putting Evidence-based Research into Practice
Importance Of Engaging In Advocacy To Improve Access To Care
This week Matt discusses advocacy and the variance in scope of practice from state to state. Matt chats with Sherri Foran, RDH, BSDH, MPA, PHDH who is the president of the Illinois Dental Hygienists’ Association. Matt and Sherri discuss the public health dental hygiene(PHDH) model in Illinois and … [Read more...] about Importance Of Engaging In Advocacy To Improve Access To Care
085- Colgate Celebrates National Dental Hygiene Month
' This week, Matt chats with Phyllis Martina, RDH, MBA, the Senior Professional Education Manager for Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals. As a longtime supporter of dental hygienists, Colgate is bringing some added brilliance to ADHA’s celebration of resilience this National Dental Hygiene … [Read more...] about 085- Colgate Celebrates National Dental Hygiene Month
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Month
Up next, Matt chats with Ryan Rutar, RDH, MAM, BS, BA the CEO and CoFounder of Pearly White Prevention. Don’t miss this important conversation about LGBTQ+ History Month and how we can better communicate with patients to ensure we are creating an inclusive environment for our patients and … [Read more...] about Celebrating LGBTQ+ Month
Putting Teeth into Medicare
This week, Matt discusses the importance of including an oral health benefit in Medicare and what ADHA is doing to help make it happen. Joining the conversation, Matt’s esteemed guests include Vice President for Grant Making at Care Quest institute, Dr. Michael Monopoli, DMD, MPH, MS, FACD; … [Read more...] about Putting Teeth into Medicare
Meet RDH, Author and IOH Grant Recipient Amber Lovatos BSDH, RDH
Spend time with multi-talented RDH Amber Lovatos BSDH, RDH. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Matt Crespin discusses her children’s book about oral health called Smiles Por Vida. She also updates listeners on the progress she’s making in her mobile program as a result of receiving an ADHA IOH … [Read more...] about Meet RDH, Author and IOH Grant Recipient Amber Lovatos BSDH, RDH
