This week Matt Crespin is joined by Gina Sharps, MPH, RDH, CTTS. Gina and Matt discuss Gina's journey through dental hygiene, public health to dental public health and the impact ADHA has made in her career!

Episode Highlights

• ADHA Board of Trustees fall meeting takeaways
• Updates from ADHA
• Gina's background
• Public Health
• Regional Oral Health Coordinator role
• Gina's love for ADHA
• Advice

Quotes

"Assuming good intent is something I try to go in with at all times. If you can come in with that frame of mind, you can be much more productive."

"Our staff is always ready to assist you."

"When I was 7 years old I took a really bad fall on my bike… I was wired shut for 2 months."

"Never say never. Seasons will change in your life, you will change, and your professional goals will change as well."

"I love that no day looks the same."

"We have a laundry list of projects that involve the community."

"We are at every table we are invited to, and sometimes it is making a place at the table."

"I view ADHA as my professional compass."

"I have met some of the most brilliant and passionate colleagues through ADHA and for that I am so grateful."

"In public health the community is your patient."

"Never ever be afraid to reinvent yourself."

"When you become stagnant in your life, it is time to reinvent yourself. It may not be easy, but it will be well worth it."

Links

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