This week, Matt chats with ADHA President, Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdD, about the accomplishments of the past year and how ADHA is the voice for dental hygienists nationwide. Listen in as they discuss the various ways in which ADHA is advocating for hygienists at the national level including Matt’s work with Ann Lynch, ADHA’s Directory of Advocacy as part of the newly launched Technical Assistance Group, as they explore interstate licensure compacts to improve license portability. And join us next week as we continue our recap of 2021! 

Quotes:

 

“If you dig in there you are going to find something that is valuable to you right now.” 

 

“ADHA is the voice for Dental Hygiene.” 

 

“Guess what? The mouth is connected to the rest of our body.” 

 

“It shouldn’t be that difficult to figure out but we are so separated.” 

 

“Everyone is on the same page when it comes to license portability.” 

 

“It can be really complex for people who just want to practice in their profession.” 

 

Links 

 

www.apha.org   

https://www.apha.org/APHA-Communities/Member-Sections/Oral-Health 

 

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.

 

COVID QUESTION EMAIL: [email protected]

 

www.ADHA2021.org 

 

Matt’s Email: [email protected] 

ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports 

 

Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,

membership updates, renewals and conference registration!

FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/ 

 

American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage:   https://www.adha.org/

ADHA Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/youradha/

The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:

http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/