Hygiene Rising

Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the US today. CDC's Tips from Former Smokers® campaign highlights real stories of real people living with smoking-related disease, including oral disease. In this episode, you'll learn more about Tips and how dental hygiene professionals can play a role in helping patients quit. You'll also hear from former smoker Brett, who...

  This week Matt chats with Tia S. Meyer, RDH about her journey in dental hygiene and her role as a leader within a DSO in South Dakota and Nebraska. They discuss implications of the term "non-traditional," and the importance of redefining its meaning and prioritizing inclusion in our profession. Matt highlights Hispanic Heritage Month and sets the stage for the upcoming October National Dental Hy...

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 week Matt is joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS about the prevalence of pain in dental hygiene and what we can do inside and outside the operatory to feel better and ensure career longevity. Stephanie is a certified ergonomics specialist with a passion for helping the oral health community make simple changes that help reduce workplace discomfort and injury. Listen in!     Quotes   "P...

This week, Matt chats with Annette Smith, RDH, MSDH, about her experience as an educator and member of the ADHA Task Force on Return to Work. They also discuss Annette's quest to advocate for dental hygienists' ability to administer local anesthetic and her upcoming role as the Texas Dental Hygienists' Association (TDHA) President. Be sure to listen and get inspired by her passion for our professi...

This week Matt talks with Kelli Jaecks, MA, RDH about her journey as both a dental hygienist and entrepreneur. Kelli is an author, speaker and influencer and is passionate about education on a variety of topics. Listen to find out if Matt and Kelli find a way to make a link to the number 100 during this 100-ish episode of the ADHA Podcast. Matt shares an exciting collaboration between ADHA and Den...

Matt chats with Tammy Filipiak, MS, RDH who is a past ADHA president and leader in the DSO space about her role with Smile Brands. They discuss her recent Johnson & Johnson / ADHA Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene, leadership and much more.  Episode Highlights   Tammy's background and journey Award The future of dental hygiene ADHA updates and awards programs   Quotes   "As you start your...

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 Annual Conference in Phoenix and announces an exciting ADHA staff update about a familiar face who...

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 Dignity Health model and her vision for the future of integration and the profession. Episode Highlight...

ADHA Immediate Past President Lisa Moravec RDH, MSDH and ADAA P resident 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 in and out of the office. Dental assistant Cesar Mendoza and his wife, dental hygienist Amber Mendo...

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 Conference  Machell's Background Oral Systemic Connection Saving Lives   Quotes   "I am a clinical hygienist and I do value our pr...

This week Matt chats with and 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 work the group is doing toward eliminating the single encounter, procedure-based patient exams and re...

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 Highlights   Live From The ADHA 2021 Conference  Medical Dental Integration    Quotes   "To have my profession and The Ame...

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 organization. Laura also shares a personal story about donating a kidney to her father and what that experi...

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 at a glance Thank you for your support Corporate Partnerships  Exhibit Hall 2021 ADHA   Quotes   "We responded t...

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 the upcoming ADHA Annual Conference in Phoenix and share things they are looking forward to. Episod...

Patti DeQuardo, RDH was the first dental hygienist in Wisconsin to take advantage of a bill that passed in 2017 allowing dental hygienists to practice in settings like medical office without the supervision of a dentist.  Matt chats with Patti about her journey and her role as part of a medical team at a federally qualified health center.    Episode Highlights   ADHA 2021 Conference and Virtual Co...

This week Matt chats with Irish dental hygienists Dr. Catherine Waldron RDH, MSc, MA, PhD and Barbara Derham, RDH from the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene planning team about the ISDH meeting in Dublin in August of 2022.     Episode Highlights   Dr. Waldron's and Barbara's Background and Current Roles ISDH (International Symposium of Dental Hygiene)  Covid-19 in Ireland Deadlines   Quote...

Matt discusses how the pandemic led to the development of a non-profit to give back to the community.  Jessica Morgan joins Matt this week to share her story about her idea and the hard work that led to her being on Good Morning America and recently receiving an ADHA Institute for Oral Health Wrigley Community Service Grant.   Episode Highlights   Updates from ADHA Jessica's Background Jessica's N...

  This week Matt discusses the upcoming ADHA Annual Conference in Phoenix and Virtual Conference with ADHA President Lisa Moravec RDH, MSDH and ADHA Director of Meetings and Conventions Leah Johnson. Listen in to learn about some of the amazing social events and what to expect on site. ADHA has developed an extensive safety plan to ensure attendees remain healthy and safe.   Episode Highlights   L...

  This week Matt Crespin is joined by members of his team from Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin to talk about the Medical Dental Integration Project! Lindsay Deinhammer, RN, BSN and Jenna Linden, RDH, CDHC discuss the work they do at the Children's Health Alliance to promote dental medical integration!   Episode Highlights Lindsay and Jenna's Backgrounds Children's Health Alliance of Wiscon...

This week Matt Crespin is joined by Jessica Flotterud, RDH, MS, MPH to talk about her professional journey!    Episode Highlights Annual Step Challenge - Donate Today!  Annual Conference  Jessica's background  ADHA impact    Quotes   "We host Give Kids A Smile 4 times per year."   "Your primary patient base is those that don't have any insurance at all."   "When she looked in the mirror with her p...

This week Matt Crespin is joined by Amber Lovatos, RDH, BSDH who practices in Texas. Matt and Amber talk about her journey, through many positions in and around dental hygiene and her position as the Clinical Director of Dental Services at TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries.  Episode Highlights Annual Step Challenge - Donate Today!  Amber's Journey  TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries ADHA's Impact  Quotes  ...

This week Matt Crespin is joined by Sharity Ludwig, EPDH, MS to talk about Sharity's role as a dental hygienist, her role in the world of public health, and her role as a podcaster hosting Protecting our Public Health Podcast! This episode is brought to you in part by Elevate Oral Care. Visit www.elevateoralcare.com  for more information.  Episode Highlights Don't forget to register: ADHA Conferen...

This week Matt Crespin is joined by fellow podcaster Amanda Hill, host of The Dental Podcast Network's Your Dental Top 5 Podcast! Matt and Amanda discuss the top 5 things Amanda is looking forward to at the 2021 ADHA conference, coming up in June!   Episode Highlights ADHA Updates Amanda's Background Amanda's Top 5  License Portability  Quotes   "I went in for an interview to answer phones, and ap...