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 Hygienists that are considered Dental Directors for their state" "I have a staff of 9, 5 of which are Dental Hygienists" "That networking piece is one of the biggest things, it is so important" "ASTDD has been around for over 70 years" "Suvelliance is not big brother looking at things, its the open mouth surveys, looking at the decay rates" "ASTDD is the advocacy arm" "When I grew up I wanted to be a queen" "Dental Directors can't do it all, we really rely on our members to get the work done" Links https://www.astdd.org Matt's Email: [email protected] ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19. Visit www.adha.org for membership processing, membership updates, renewals and conference registration! FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/ Email for COVID Questions/Input: [email protected] Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19 American Dental Hygienists' Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/ ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/