Hygiene Rising

This week, Matt chats with Kelli Jaecks, MA, RDH, and Jill Rethman, RDH, BA (both ADHA Past Presidents) about their current roles as delegates from ADHA to the International Federation of Dental Hygienists and the upcoming International Symposia on Dental Hygiene this August in Dublin, Ireland. Listen in to learn more about the important work they do as delegates and to hear what they are most looking forward to doing in Ireland. 

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This week, Matt chats with returning guest Patti DeQuardo, RDH, to learn more about her latest venture in the world of dental hygiene. Listen in as Patti shares her experiences leading a dental program for Afghan refugees who have resettled at military installments around the country. Hear what Patti is up to and learn about some of her recent travel experiences around the globe.

ADHA Advocacy Video: https://adhavoices.gv-one.com/video.html?v=cFh1JBUrM1M%3D&token=e9fb7cffff0321e733c9d98089484a0e

Be an ADHA Ambassador! Email [email protected] by May 6. 

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Ready for PART II? Our expert ADHA and ADA panel is back to continue the discussion about the recent research release of "COVID-19 and the Dental Hygienist". Join us for more on what we are learning about the impact of the pandemic on the dental hygiene workforce, infection control practices and vaccine acceptance. Tune in and if you haven't already, be sure to check out the full manuscripts from the longitudinal study featured in this month's issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene.

To read the full studies discussed on this episode visit: www.jdh.adha.org 

To learn more about the research done by the ADA Health Policy Institute visit: https://www.ada.org/resources/research/health-policy-institute

 

Our expert ADHA and ADA panel is here to answer your questions following the recent research release of "COVID-19 and the Dental Hygienist". We were flooded with interest and great discussion following the recent webinar on the same topic, and this part one of a two-part Official ADHA Podcast goes deeper into what we are learning about the impact of the pandemic on the dental hygiene workforce, infection control practices and vaccine acceptance. Tune in and if you haven't already, be sure to check out the full manuscripts from the longitudinal study featured in this month's issue of The Journal of Dental Hygiene.

To read the full studies discussed on this episode visit: www.jdh.adha.org 

To learn more about the research done by the ADA Health Policy Institute visit: https://www.ada.org/resources/research/health-policy-institute

 

This week, Matt chats with Sherry Laliberte, RDH, IPDH, BSDH, the Program Manager for the Maine CDC School Oral Health Program. Listen in as Sherry shares her journey and the impact her life-saving discovery had on a child's life. They'll also discuss school-based oral health care and how Sherry's program has successfully improved the oral health and overall health of the children they reach. And find out how you can get involved and cast your vote a project Sherry is working on! Tune in here: wavve.link/d9oq8WY71 Vote in the poster contest mentioned in the podcast: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022_SOHP

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As we celebrate NCDHM, Matt chats with Dr. Burton Edelstein about the role that dental hygienists play in improving oral health outcomes. In 1997, Dr. Edelstein created the Children's Dental Health Project as "the voice for children's oral health." Today, he is leading the effort to research how therapeutic caries counseling can reduce disease in children. Listen in to learn more about the many ways dental hygienists can make a difference.

This short video explains the MSB approach to caries management: https://vimeo.com/114512516

This film explains or large effectiveness trial sponsored by the federal Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center: MSB Program Video (Longer Version)

from:

-Lumsden, C.L., Wolf, R. L., Contento, I., Basch, C., Zybert, P., Koch, P., and Edelstein, B. L. "Feasibility, Acceptability, and Short-term Behavioral Impact of the MySmileBuddy Intervention for Early Childhood Caries." Journal of Healthcare for the Poor and Underserved. 2019. 30(1):59-69. Available at: https://muse.jhu.edu/article/717732/summary

- Lumsden, C. L., Andrews, H. A., Leu, C. S., Edelstein, B. L. "Changes in Knowledge and Beliefs of Community Health Workers Following an Oral Health Intervention Training Program." Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community. 2019. 47(1): 54-65. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2018.1547309

- Custodio-Lumsden, C., Wolf, R. L., Contento, I., Basch, C., Zybert, P., Koch, P., and Edelstein, B. L. "Validation of an Early Childhood Caries Risk Assessment Tool in a Low-income Hispanic Population." Journal of Public Health Dentistry. 2016. 76(2):136-142. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/jphd.12122

- Chinn CH, Levine J, Matos S, Findley S, Edelstein BL. An inter-professional collaborative approach in the development of a caries risk assessment mobile tablet application: My Smile Buddy. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2013 Aug;24(3):1010-20. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2013.0114. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4523798

- Levine J, Wolf RL, Chinn C, Edelstein BL. MySmileBuddy: an iPad-based interactive program to assess dietary risk for early  childhood caries. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2012 Oct;112(10):1539-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.06.010. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3556790/

- Lumsden CL, Edelstein BL, Basch CE, Wolf RL, Koch PA, McKeague I, Leu C-S, Andrews H. Protocol for a family centered behavioral intervention to reduce early childhood caries: the MySmileBuddy program efficacy trial. https://bmcoralhealth.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s12903-021-01582-4.pdf  

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This week, Matt is talking all things Virtual Dental Hygiene Leadership Summit. He will be joined by ADHA Director of Education & Research, Dr JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH,MS, AFAAOM and Pam Zarkowski, BSDH, MPH, JD, who will be speaking at the March 4-5, 2022 Summit. Expand your expertise and learn the role ethics and critical decision making play in the daily lives of dental hygienists regardless of workplace setting. Plus, Matt will share the origins of Black History Month and Chinese (Lunar) New Year as we continue to focus on inclusion, diversity and equity issues.

ADHA Leadership Summit - www.adhaleadershipsummit.org 

Black History Month - www.blackhistorymonth.gov

Chinese/Lunar New Year - www.chinesenewyear.net 

 

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This week, Matt chats about license portability with Matt Shafer, Associate Director of Public Policy at the Council of State Governments(CSG). Dental hygienists have historically struggled to find ways to seamlessly obtain licensure when moving out of state. The two Matts are on it! Listen in as they discuss the work that ADHA and CSG are doing to lead the way on developing interstate licensure compacts to assist with licensure portability.  

Links:

ADHA Annual Conference: www.adha2022.org

ADHA Leadership Summit: www.adhaleadershipsummit.org

Council on State Governments: https://compacts.csg.org

This week, Matt is kicking off the new year with his guests Tracy Brunkhorst, RDH, EPDH and Ilya Babiy, RDH, MS, EPP. Listen in as they discuss how networking led to their connection and ignited their passion to serve their community. Learn how Ilya's love of teaching helped make his dream come full circle. And discover how being the ADHA 2021 Community Outreach Award winner has impacted Tracy's professional journey. Matt will also be sharing some exciting updates on upcoming ADHA events and activities.

Quotes: 

"It's never too late to do something new in your career."

"You could have pushed me over with a feather that day."

"I had the best teachers in the whole world."

"Finding a mentor is key."

"It takes a lot of grit.

"You have a have a strong network of people around you."

Important links:

Leadership Summit: https://adhaleadershipsummit.org

ADHA Awards Program: https://adha2022.org/aaStatic.asp?SFP=WUhIWlBBSFBAOTIwN0BBREhBMjIgQXdhcmRzIFByb2dyYW0

ADHA 2022 Annual Conference: https://adha2022.org

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Final ADHA podcast of 2021! We're closing the year as the best-for-last conversation continues with ADHA President, Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdD. Part two includes more highlights from the year as well as a look ahead at some anticipated initiatives and events including our focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Dental Hygiene Leadership Summit (virtual and live) and ADHA22 in Louisville. Don't miss it and get ready for a fabulous 2022. https://bit.ly/3ECtqMd

Quotes:

 

"We are really focused on engaging with our members and being the voice of dental hygiene and bringing in more and more voices." 

 

"This is how you can set up your nonprofit system to be successful." 

 

"We want to be effective as an association." 

 

"We want to be a place that is inclusive." 

 

"It's okay if it looks different than it did 60 years ago, the way we practice isn't the same as it was 60 years ago." 

 

"We want to be the resource for dental hygienists looking to grow their skill set and confidence and bolster their careers." 

 

"We are going to be 100 years old, can you believe it!"

 

Links 

 

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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]

 

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Matt's Email: [email protected] 

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

 

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FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/ 

 

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