This week Matt Crespin is joined by Valoree Althoff, MHA, BSDH, PRP, CP to talk about National Children’s Dental Health Month and the partnership and collaboration between ACT Kids Anticavity and ADHA. 

 

Episode Highlights

• ACT Partnership for National Children’s Dental Health Month
• Valoree’s background
• Challenges for improving the oral health of children 
• ACT Kids Anticavity products for kids
• Covid-19 Impact
• Home care
• Fluoride myths
• Communicating best practices

Quotes

 

“National Children’s Dental Health Month has been happening for a number of years, but I think it is still gaining traction.” 

 

“It is our duty as providers to do what we can to provide access to oral health services.” 

 

“I hope all hygienists, even if you are not a member of ADHA, share the message of National Children’s Dental Health Month.” 

 

“ACT now offers dye free products.” 

 

“I believe we have yet to see how much this pandemic has impacted oral health.” 

 

“When kids have the dexterity to tie their own shoes, they often have the dexterity to brush their own teeth.” 

 

“Fluoride is a naturally occurring element.” 

 

“Everything in life depends on the right dosing, even sun, water and exercise.”

 

“Kids mimic what their parents do, so it starts with the parents.”

Links 

 

www.adha.or/ncdhm 

 

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.

 

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FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/ 

 

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