Hygiene Rising

This week Matt Crespin is joined by Jeannette Diaz, a return guest of the ADHA Podcast. They discuss the experiences of men in dental hygiene and Jeannette's research in this topic!   Episode Highlights   National Dental Hygiene Month  Jeannette's background RDHAP - Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice  Mobile dentistry and Covid-19 Experiences of men working in dental hygiene VOTE!...

This week Matt Crespin is joined by Tiffany M. Foy, RDH, MPH to discuss her role within ODHA, and the rewarding work she does in school based programs!    Episode Highlights   National Dental Hygiene Month Complaint dropped! Tiffany's background Practicing during the pandemic  School based programs ODHA - Oregon Dental Hygiene Association    Quotes   "9 years later I am still with the same employe...

This week Matt Crespin is joined by long time ADHA member, Laura Mallery-Sayre to talk to us about her 51 year journey with dental hygiene!    Episode Highlights   Colgate and ADHA  ADHA Annual Conference 2021 Laura's Background  IOH  Philanthropic Work - Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation   Quotes   "I have been practicing for 51 years, and have been teaching nationally since 1972"   "I am waiti...

This week Matt Crespin is joined by Kelly Archambeau, RDH who was the recipient of one of the Institute of Oral Health Mars Wrigley Foundation Community Service Grants.    Episode Highlights Institute of Oral Health Mars Wrigley Foundation Community Service Grant Fundraisers  Kelly's Background Challenges Juggling Life with the Pandemic  What Kelly Wanted to Be Complaint Against Matt    Quotes   "...

This week Matt Crespin is joined by Alyssa Aberle who Dental Hygienist in the Public Health Realm and has a unique roll within the Colorado Dental Hygienists Association!    Episode Highlights   Alyassa's Background Colorado Dental Hygienists Association and Alyassa's Role Covid-19 Infection Control Media    Quotes   "Too many black lives have been lost, and too many black voices have been silence...

This week Matt Crespin shares with us some of the best ways to get involved with ADHA and is joined by a brand new board member, Jennifer Frame!    Episode Highlights   Getting Involved with ADHA National Opportunities Jennifer's Background  Patients Perception of PPE Leadership Journey    Quotes   "The boots on the ground do a lot of hard work"   "I tell her all the time she is my end all be all"...

This week Matt Crespin shares with us some ADHA Updates related to COVID-19 and is joined by Erin Haley-Hitz who is a member of the Board of Trustees for ADHA and was the Board Advisor for the ADHA Taskforce on Return to Work!   Episode Highlights   COVID-19 Updates Erin's Day to Day and Background Return to Work Taskforce Communication    Quotes   "I'm in the trenches"    "I was that strange kid...

This week Matt Crespin shares with us about the work with ADHA and Water Pik, Inc! He is joined by Carol Jahn, Director of Professional Relations & Education at Water Pik, Inc.    Episode Highlights AAP Announcements and Updates from ADHA  Carol's Background Carol's Role at Water Pik AAP Guidelines  The D Word ADHA and Water Pik   Quotes   "So many times people say ' I don't know what I want t...

This week Matt Crespin shares with us about his work in public health, ASTDD, and is joined by Chris Farrell who is the Michigan State Dental Director and President of ASTDD.     Episode Highlights ASTDD and Chris's Role Chris's Journey  NOHC Meeting What Chris wanted to be Importance of Membership   Quotes   "Every state should have a state oral health program"   "Right now there are 10 Dental Hy...

This week Matt Crespin shares with us some exciting updates from ADHA and is joined by ADHA CEO, Ann Battrell!   Episode Highlights   Updates from ADHA  Ann's Journey  Positions at ADHA Ann's role as CEO Covid-19 ADHA, OSHA and CDC Relationships Quotes   "After years of declining membership this year we are seeing an uptick"    "I didn't even know I was named this year"   "When I dove in and saw t...

This week Matt Crespin shares with us some exciting updates from ADHA and is joined by Chad Webb, current ADHA Treasurer to provide you with insight to yet another area of ADHA!    Episode Highlights   Congratulations to Ann Battrel Chad's Background  Chad's role as an educator  Chad's roles in ADHA  Inner-workings of the ADHA budget     Quotes   "It was dentistry that caught my eye"    "Nothing w...

This week Matt Crespin shares with us some exciting updates from ADHA and is joined by Sarah Jackson to share her journey though Dental Hygiene and ADHA.    Episode Highlights   Updates from ADHA Scholarship and Research Opportunities  DCC Trailblazer Travel Grant Virtual Environments    Quotes   "I learned about the importance of hard work and education at a young age"   "What stood out to me abo...

This week Matt Crespin is joined by Dr. Tim Ricks, Chief Dental Officer for the US Public Health Service and Assistant Surgeon General of The United States.    Episode Highlights   ADHA Annual Conference Recap  Dr. Tim Ricks Background  Dr. Tim Ricks Many Roles Changes with COVID-19 Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health   Quotes   "They are taking time out of their schedules to be a part and sha...

This week Matt Crespin is joined by Cathy Draper, RDH, ADHA Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene Recipient. Matt and Cathy talk about Cathy's journey and experience with ADHA.    Episode Highlights   Cathy's Journey ADHA Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene   Quotes   "I jumped at the opportunity to go and provide dental care within those cities…the world became a much bigger place"    "I went...

This week Matt Crespin is joined by Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdD who is the new ADHA President-Elect! Matt and Dr. Burch talk about her background both in and outside of ADHA and where she hopes to take ADHA once she is President!    Episode Highlights   Dr. Burch's Journey How Dr. Burch is Preparing What Excited Dr. Burch most about where ADHA is heading Virtual Leadership Development Future Chal...

This week Matt Crespin talks to us about civil unrest, and takes a look at the ADHA core values and actions to aid in their commitment to increase diversity and inclusion. Matt is joined by Dr. Joy Void-Holmes and they discuss ways ADHA can take action.    Episode Highlights Dr. Joy's Background  Diversity  ADHA Doing More and taking action  What inspires Dr. Joy   Quotes   "We can't simply write...

This week Matt Crespin shares with us a year in review  what ADHA has done throughout the past year. Enjoy this year in review, and be sure to continue listening every week to see what ADHA accomplishes through this next year of leadership!    Episode Highlights Matts Year, Divided Partnership with CDC Surgeon General's Office Advocacy campaigns  ADHA Task-Force on Return to Work Membership Profes...

This week Matt Crespin records his first episode as immediate Past ADHA President. He is joined by Katy Batani. Katy shares with us her experience in her unique role in Dental Hygiene and experiences with ADHA.     Episode Highlights Well Child Visits Katy's Background 5 Integration Projects Roundtable hosted by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Updates from ADHA   Quote...

This week Matt Crespin records his last episode as your current sitting ADHA President. He is joined by future ADHA  President Lisa Moravec, RDH, MSD.   Episode Highlights House of Delegates Meeting  How voices are heard Lisa's leadership path  Lisa's role as an educator Virtual Meetings and conferences  How Lisa came to Dental Hygiene  Getting to know Lid and what inspires her   Quotes   "The rol...

This week Matt Crespin  is joined by Jessica Rappé and shares with us recent news with ADHA highlighting information about the ADHA 2020 Conference.   Episode Highlights ADHA Conference Info  Synergy Creative What to expect from the virtual conference  What Matt is inspired by   Quotes   "Talk about making lemonade out of this, we have engaged in this really cool virtual experience"   "The educati...

This week Matt Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA highlighting support services and is joined by student Stacey Rudolph.    Episode Highlights Stacey's Background and Universe Moments Support Services through ADHA ADHA Conference going virtual Stacey's life before and after COVID-19 as a student Stacey's Role on the Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition Steering Committee as a student represen...

This week Matt Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA during COVID-19 pandemic, and is joined by Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH,PhD.   Episode Highlights Hygienists Returning to Work Task Force Members Interview with Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, PhD Quotes   "I think many Dental hygienists are starting to realize the tremendous amount of work ADHA does on behalf of hygienists"    "Daily we are averag...

This week Matt Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA during COVID-19 pandemic, and is joined by Jessica Atkinson Co-Founder of Hygiene Edge.    Episode Highlights ADHA Task Force on Return to Work Jessica's Background Jessica's Role in Education and Role at Hygiene Edge Jessica's thoughts on ADHA and its impact on her career COVID-19 affect on Jessica's Students   Quotes   "I think my favor...

This week Matt Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA during COVID-19 pandemic, and the resources available to you through ADHA.    Episode Highlights ADHA Podcast becomes its own show! Resources and Action to COVID-19 Webinars FAQ   Quotes   "Our organization passed that policy and sprung into action"    "Never would I have imagined that my presidency would include this"    "I never imagine...

This week on the ADHA Podcast Matt Crespin joins us for his monthly fireside chat! Matt is joined by Ryann Kehoe, and Michele Braerman. Ryann and Michele provide some background to their positions with ADHA and discuss the Institute for Oral Health (IOH).    Episode Highlights   Ryann Kehoe Background Michele Braerman Background IOH  Grant/Scholarship Opportunities  Walking Challenge   Quotes   "P...