Hygiene Rising

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/ 

 

This week, Matt chats with Josefine Ortiz Wolfe, PhD, RDH, CHES, about why using evidence-based research is critical in guiding our clinical decision making. Join us to learn more about Josefine's journey as a dental hygienist, her role in expanding her education and her leadership as a past chair of the American Public Health Association's Oral Health Section during the global pandemic. You're not going to want to miss this! Listen here...

Quotes:

 

"My journey as a dental hygienist has been such a wonderful gift." 

 

"My dental hygiene students offer such a wonderful and unique perspective to public health." 

 

"It is a great opportunity for those dental hygienists to stay in oral health, but expand their skill set." 

 

"We have a 150 year perspective on public health." 

 

"We have the ability to influence public policy." 

 

"A seat at the table is only valuable if you use your voice." 

 

"We said stand by you shoulder to shoulder and support you, and they said that they supported us as well." 

 

"We looked at the science and coordinated with the experts, and when we say experts we are referring to individuals who have decades of research experience in specific topics." 

 

"Science is the trajectory of finding facts, of finding out truth."

 

"There are a lot of things we no longer do in dentistry because the science showed us there are better ways of doing things." 

 

Links 

 

[email protected] 

 

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/ 

This week, Matt elevates the conversation with Ashley McCauley, MS, RDH and her brother Jordan Wolf who are attempting to break the Guinness World Record for stilt walking once held by their father. Ashley is the first to admit that her upbringing was a bit out of the ordinary but she also says it is what led her to dentistry. She loves to make people smile and credits stilt walking for her work ethic, determination and ability to conquer her fears. While Matt's fear of heights would get in the way, Ashley and her brother Jordan are determined to bring this record back to the family name once again. Of course, these fellow Wisconsinites will also be talking Packers, fish frys and old fashioneds. Tune in here…

 

This week Matt discusses advocacy and the variance in scope of practice from state to state.  Matt chats with Sherri Foran, RDH, BSDH, MPA, PHDH who is the president of the Illinois Dental Hygienists' Association. Matt and Sherri discuss the public health dental hygiene(PHDH) model in Illinois and the efforts to pass new legislation to increase the settings where PHDHs can practice. Advocacy is an important aspect of advancing access to care and dental hygienists play a critical role as oral health prevention specialists.

 

Quotes:

 

"What moves the needle is advocating and talking to legislators." 

 

"Our ability to practice dental hygiene doesn't change based on the sign on the outside of the building." 

 

"We do need power in numbers."

 

"We would hope that ISDS would publicly make a correction and address the inaccuracies of their statements." 

 

"The dental profession works best as a team." 

Links 

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/ 

This week, Matt chats with Phyllis Martina, RDH, MBA, the Senior Professional Education Manager for Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals. As a longtime supporter of dental hygienists, Colgate is bringing some added brilliance to ADHA's celebration of resilience this National Dental Hygiene Month. Tune in to learn more about Colgate's commitment to dental hygienists and New Colgate® Optic White® Professional for at-home whitening.

 

Quotes:

 

"I had so much fun working in private practice that I didn't want to go back to school."

 

"There are times in my life I wanted to move on to something else, and so I did." 

 

"I never got out of hygiene, I am still in hygiene." 

 

"Keep your ADHA membership up because it can provide so much for you." 

 

"Once a hygienist, always a hygienist." 

 

"Everyone deserves a future that they can smile about." 

 

"I just took him to the dentist and in the 6 months I have had it his provider said that he didn't have as much build up as previous visits." 

 

"Over the counter formula is lower in peroxide." 

 

"It can be used as a touch up, or initial whitening treatment depending on the duration you use." 

 

"My very first job was a dental assistant's assistant." 

 

Links 

 

https://www.adha.org/national-dental-hygiene-month 

 

https://www.colgate.com/en-us/products/specialty/owp-touch-up 

 

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/ 

Up next, Matt chats with Ryan Rutar, RDH, MAM, BS, BA the CEO and CoFounder of Pearly White Prevention. Don't miss this important conversation about LGBTQ+ History Month and how we can better communicate with patients to ensure we are creating an inclusive environment for our patients and colleagues. They're also talking about the resilience of dental hygienists nationwide as we continue to celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month this October. Join the conversation here. 

 

Quotes:

 

"Each of the colors has a different meaning." 

 

"LGBTQIA happens because there is a minority population that has gone under represented and they feel they belong with the LGBTQ community." 

 

"Queer is an all encompasing word for the gay community." 

 

"Sometimes it is up to us to create the change we want to see." 

 

Links 

 

https://nationaltoday.com/lgbtq-history-month/

 

https://www.thecommunityvoice.com/article/October-is-LGBTQ-History-Month

 

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/ 

This week, Matt discusses the importance of including an oral health benefit in Medicare and what ADHA is doing to help make it happen. Joining the conversation, Matt's esteemed guests include Vice President for Grant Making at Care Quest institute, Dr. Michael Monopoli, DMD, MPH, MS, FACD; Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships at Families USA, Melissa Burroughs and Senior Attorney with the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Wey-Wey Kwok.Don't miss this pivotal panel discussion about this monumental opportunity and what you can do to help.

 

Quotes:

 

"Medicare is our country's revered Federal health insurance program."

 

"All together about 63 Million Americans are enrolled in Medicare."

 

"Dental care generally falls outside of the defined set of benefits that Medicare covers."

 

"Congress has anpportunity to significantly lower healthcare costs and narrow disparities in healthcare."

 

"I do continue to hear dental mentioned when legislators talk about the bill."

 

"The mouth is a part of the body and you really can't have comprehensive benefits if you don't include oral health."

 

"People in America are very supportive of adding oral care to Medicare."

 

"Roughly 9 in 10 voters supported adding oral care to medicare, approximately 90% of Democrats and 80% of Republicans." 

Links 

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/ 

Spend time with multi-talented RDH Amber Lovatos BSDH, RDH. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Matt Crespin discusses her children's book about oral health called Smiles Por Vida. She also updates listeners on the progress she's making in her mobile program as a result of receiving an ADHA IOH grant last year called Going Where No One Has Gone Before.

 

Quotes

 

"There is fulfillment in this profession." 

 

"If you are unhappy where you are, change that, do something about it." 

 

"The stories that were written in Spanish were not delivering the messages in the way we wanted them to."

 

"In the latin community there is a lot of colorism." 

 

"If someone would have given me a book my mom would have read it to me." 

 

"Being hispanic isn't a look at all." 

 

"I've been more vocal and it's made some people uncomfortable." 

 

"Try to say my last name, say our names, it won't hurt me if you say it incorrectly, it hurts me when you will not say my name." 

Links 

 

Smiles Por Vida

 

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/ 

Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the US today. CDC'sTips from Former Smokers® campaign highlights real stories of real people living with smoking-related disease, including oral disease. In this episode, you'll learn more about Tips and how dental hygiene professionals can play a role in helping patients quit. You'll also hear from former smoker Brett, who shares his quit journey.

 

Quotes

 

"Tobacco use is still the leading cause of preventable death in the USA." 

 

"Over 1 million people have quit smoking because of the campaign." 

 

"It shares the real stories of real people living with smoking related disease." 

 

"Start these conversations even with your younger patients." 

 

"I came into this not knowing how much our oral health affects our overall health." 

 

Links 

Tips From Former Smokers ® CDC

 

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/ 

 

This week Matt chats with Tia S. Meyer, RDH about her journey in dental hygiene and her role as a leader within a DSO in South Dakota and Nebraska. They discuss implications of the term "non-traditional," and the importance of redefining its meaning and prioritizing inclusion in our profession. Matt highlights Hispanic Heritage Month and sets the stage for the upcoming October National Dental Hygiene Month, which is right around the corner! Listen in. 

 

Quotes

 

"I sometimes ask myself how we made it through." 

 

"We pulled through strong and I am very proud." 

 

"I enjoy the ability to lead and influence those around me and hopefully get them on a leadership journey themselves." 

 

"I know many hygienists who became dental hygienists as a second career." 

 

"Never close the door in front of you." 

 

"We need to be tenacious and strong and remain hungry… if you do this it is a matter of when, not if you will reach your goals."

 

Links 

 

Zillow Gone Wild (@zillowgonewild) • Instagram photos and videos

 

Joint Statement Supporting COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Oral Health Care Workers

 

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/