This week Matt Crespin is kicking off Children's Dental Health Month! Matt is joined by Jessica Jensen RDH, MSOL(c), BS to talk about Jessica's journey, and working with pediatric patients.

Episode Highlights

• TrailBlazer Travel Grant
• Jessica's Journey
• FQHC
• Connections for Kids
• ADHA and Colorado DHA's Role in Jessica's Career
• Jessica's COVID-19 experience, and first job!

Quotes

"I knew I always wanted to help people."

"I was at my dental appointment, crying in the chair, because I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life."

"I managed 4 of those clinics, and 33 hygienists."

"Kids move placements a lot unfortunately."

"Vital medical and dental information was not always getting disseminated."

"I need friends, where do I find people, and she said 'we are good people, come hang out with us'."

"Don't be afraid to sing Disney songs with them, and sing them often."

Links

www.ADHA2021.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:

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