Welcome to the Official American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Podcast! Each week we'll be highlighting our members across the U.S. and the amazing work they are doing, as well as bringing special messages from ADHA leadership to give everyone the inside scoop on the association.

In this opening episode, Matt Crespin, the 2019-2020 ADHA President and its first male President, invites listeners to not only learn more about himself and his vision for the ADHA, but also to work with him to share their innovative practices and 'to keep imagining what the future might hold'.

Episode Highlights:

• Matt's concept of 'Imagine' for ADHA members
• Matt's personal and professional history
• The role of the ADHA and how its members can contribute to shaping its future
• An exciting new partnership to celebrate National Dental Hygiene month

• Exploring 'The Promise to the Dental Hygiene Profession' and 'Direct Access'

Quotes:

"Many of you across the country are imagining new ways and places for Dental Hygienists to practice."

"I couldn't be more dedicated to engage each of you to imagine what our future might hold."

"FDR challenged all of us to imagine the future when he noted, 'The only limit to the realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.' "

"We have to continue to think upward and outward to advance our association and our profession, and this is one of my main goals in leading this year."

"I never imagined that a Dental Hygienist would donate her kidney to one of their patients."

"We must take the road less travelled and blaze a new trail together. Imagine where it might lead."

Links:

American Dental Hygienists' Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/

ADHA National Dental Hygiene Month homepage:

https://www.adha.org/national-dental-hygiene-month

ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/

The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:

http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/

The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

Matt Crespin email: [email protected]