Matt chats with Tammy Filipiak, MS, RDH who is a past ADHA president and leader in the DSO space about her role with Smile Brands. They discuss her recent Johnson & Johnson / ADHA Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene, leadership and much more. 

Episode Highlights

 

• Tammy’s background and journey
• Award
• The future of dental hygiene
• ADHA updates and awards programs

 

Quotes

 

“As you start your journey in the profession you never think of it culminating to this.” 

 

“We do it because it’s the right thing, not for the recognition.” 

 

“People don’t leave jobs they love.” 

 

“The culture isn’t just something that is talked about, it is lived.”

 

“I always encourage people who have an opinion or who have heard something to learn more.” 

 

“The technology piece of it is just fascinating.” 

 

“I’m one of the OG’s in this space.” 

 

“While I have given a lot, I have gotten so much as well.” 

Links 

 

https://www.adha.org/awards-program

 

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