This week Matt Crespin is joined by Diedri Durocher, RDH to talk about her experience as an RDH in Montana, with the Montana Dental Hygiene Association and work being done on a legislative level!

Episode Highlights

• ADHA Updates
• Diedri's Background
• New Bills Introduced
• Partnerships

Quotes

"We are waiting patiently, impatiently, to see if we can go into schools."

"Those that testified in favor of hygienists being able to go into dental schools include Delta Dental, Blue Cross Blue Shield, a rural hospital association, tribal communities, rural medical centers, school administrators and educators and parents.

"They use scare tactics telling the legislators that if they (hygienists) seal over decay we are going to have teeth blowing up all over."

"The ability for a dental hygienist to provide care doesn't change based on the sign on the front of the building… when you walk through a door your knowledge doesn't go away, your ability to provide care doesn't go away."

"If you are testifying make sure you bring water with you because you will have xerostomia like you have never had before."

"Stop any negative self talk, treat yourself like you would treat your best friend, with compassion, grace, acceptance and love."

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, it's true."

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/

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