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 something down, we need to walk the walk not just talk the talk"

"I did everything they said not to do in Dental Hygiene School, I got married, I had a baby"

"Ladies and gentleman, what else can you do with a hygiene degree…there you have it"

"You can be demanding, but never demeaning"

"What is going on today is unfortunate … but necessary"

"It's time that we have the conversation"

"ADHA has a role… but so do you, you can't expect to have a seat at the table, when you won't knock on the door"

"You can't put something on paper today, and expect change tomorrow… it takes time"

"What breathes life into me is when I can impact change"

"My daughter asked me what was more important: intent or action… she is wise beyond her years"

Links

We must be united statement: https://www.adha.org/we-cannot-be-divided-we-must-be-united

ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports

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