Hygiene Rising

Did you know podiatry and oral health are closely connected? This week Matt chats with Dr. Elizabeth Sanders DPM, AACFAS, DABPM and Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF about their collaborative efforts to educate the dental and medical community this very topic! Learn what inspires their work and some fun facts about favorite things to do in Matt's hometown and theirs, Milwaukee, Wis.

Quotes

"This is obviously a touchy subject for many." 

"I applaud the Board of Trustees, I know they weighed all the evidence when making this decision." 

"Making change requires a large collaborative effort."

"Don't turn away, get engaged." 

"We have to start creating interprofessional collaborative relationship."

"We need to be speaking louder."

"I'm not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm someone's glass of wine."

"I'm here to make dentistry better...not comfortable." 

"Dental hygienists are change agents." 

Links 

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/ 

This week Matt is joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS about the prevalence of pain in dental hygiene and what we can do inside and outside the operatory to feel better and ensure career longevity. Stephanie is a certified ergonomics specialist with a passion for helping the oral health community make simple changes that help reduce workplace discomfort and injury. Listen in!

Quotes

"Part of my frustration with ergonomics is that there isn't a lot of information out there."

"The first hour I just observe the clinician." 

"The patient is positioned in a great way for the patient, but not the clinician."

"You have to shift that caretaking focus and give some of it back to ourselves." 

"It makes me sad to hear of hygienists who are in pain, but have to keep working… a lot of these issues can be fixed by practicing ergonomically." 

Links 

www.posturepros.net 

[email protected] 

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 Annette Smith, RDH, MSDH, about her experience as an educator and member of the ADHA Task Force on Return to Work. They also discuss Annette's quest to advocate for dental hygienists' ability to administer local anesthetic and her upcoming role as the Texas Dental Hygienists' Association (TDHA) President. Be sure to listen and get inspired by her passion for our profession.

Quotes

"In hindsight I really regret not being involved in the ADHA earlier in my career." 

"I realized how much more of it is political rather than about having a good argument." 

"We tried to keep it very science based so it was a solid document." 

"Texas is the largest state constituent that ADHA has." 

Links 

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

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 talks with Kelli Jaecks, MA, RDH about her journey as both a dental hygienist and entrepreneur. Kelli is an author, speaker and influencer and is passionate about education on a variety of topics. Listen to find out if Matt and Kelli find a way to make a link to the number 100 during this 100-ish episode of the ADHA Podcast. Matt shares an exciting collaboration between ADHA and Dentsply Sirona so listen to learn more.

Episode Highlights

• Kelli's Background
• Passion for Education
• Beat Burnout
• ADHA Leadership
• Dental Pilot Project 100

Quotes

"I was 35 years old when I became a registered dental hygienist and I was very proud because no one in my immediate family had gone on into higher education." 

"I would look at the people on stage and say omg I could do this so much better than them, this is so boring." 

"I wanted to get paid to speak." 

"I really love empowering dental hygienists to be their best selves." 

"Sometimes a mini moment that you take for yourself as self care is all you can fit in."

"Anyone that has been diagnosed with cancer, you know it throws your world upside down and you are scrambling for information." 

"My cancer was lobular so there was never a lump." 

"I'm alive and I am grateful." 

"Representing all the hygienists in the United States has been one of the biggest highlights of my life." 

"Every single one of my professional upgrades has come because of individual connections through the ADHA."

Links 

IFDH (Early Bird Registration Opens September 1st) 

www.adha.org (Visit Education and Resource Tab) 

Martinis & Menopause: Strategies, Science, and Sips that Empower Women to Beat the Hormone Groan

Top 10 Stress Busters for Busy Professionals

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/ 

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

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/ 

On this week's podcast, Matt continues his chat with Laurie Clark, RDH, AP, BADH about her work as a dental hygienist at Dignity Health in Arizona. Listen in as she shares her experience working in a primary care setting and being part of the medical team. Plus, Matt reflects on his time at the ADHA Annual Conference in Phoenix and announces an exciting ADHA staff update about a familiar face who will be joining the team as the new Director of Education and Research.

Episode Highlights

• Takeaways from Annual Conference
• ADHA Updates
• Laurie's Background

Quotes

"When I got into private practice I realized after a year that I really didn't like what I was doing." 

"I realized I loved children and I went to the yellow pages and started looking at pediatric patient practices." 

"I got the job and I worked for a very very busy pedo practice." 

"When the dental hygienists would go on vacation I would get to fill their spot." 

"I got to hone in on my management and my clinical skills." 

"I love hearing when employers invest in employees." 

"I thought I was going to be a nurse but it was too hard on my heart strings." 

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 Michelle Gross-Panico, DHSc, RDH, Manager of the Community Oral Health Department at Dignity Health in Arizona for the first of a two-part episode on medical-dental integration in the state. Matt and Michelle discuss the many aspects of how oral health is woven into the Dignity Health model and her vision for the future of integration and the profession.

Episode Highlights

• Live From The ADHA 2021 Conference 
• Michelle's Background
• Michelle's Current Role
• Arizona Dental Hygiene Association 
• Importance of Advocacy 

Quotes

"When working clinical I realized those 4 walls could not hold me."

"They said come be the manager for the dental clinic you started years ago."

"We provide screenings and fluoride varnish for children and expecting mothers." 

"Through that community needs assessment they found that there are needs for oral health care." 

"I am very passionate about the work of advocacy."

"A lot of change can happen when you change policy." 

"You don't have to shovel sunshine in Arizona." 

"Identify the population you want to serve first, and then look for organizations that serve that population." 

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/ 

ADHA Immediate Past President Lisa Moravec RDH, MSDH and ADAA President Betty Fox, A.S., CDA, RDA, FADAA talk about the collaboration between the two organizations. Additionally a special treat with a couple of dental team members from Heartland Dental that really know what collaboration means both in and out of the office. Dental assistant Cesar Mendoza and his wife, dental hygienist Amber Mendoza chat with Matt about the benefits of working for a DSO and working together.

Episode Highlights

• Live From The ADHA 2021 Conference 
• Interprofessional Collaboration 
• ADHA/ADAA Partnership 
• Community Statement  
• Mr. and Mrs. Mendoza 
• Heartland Dental - Dental Support Organization 
• Covid-19 

Quotes

"ADHA has a policy of collaboration that is the driving force on our current collaborations, like the one with the American Dental Assistant Association." 

"That oral health component really needs to be included." 

"There is currently no oral care benefit for Medicare that is in place." 

"There needs to be access to care for that oral component." 

"Medicare coverage currently extends to all microbial infections except those relating to the teeth and periodontium. 

"Here I am learning everyday, and getting better everyday." 

"I came on to heartland and they were super invested in me from day one. They are all about relationships and partnerships and growing yourself." 

"We are the largest DSO, covering 38 States." 

"The pandemic whether in a DSO or not was shocking and scary for all of us." 

"I remember feeling so grateful for how Heartland reacted. I almost cried from joy." 

"Doctors are ultimately the ones that make a decision in the office for how they proceed." 

"He has a green thumb, I kill everything besides my children and patients." 

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/ 

Matt chats live at the ADHA Conference with Machell Hudson, RDH about her passion for educating on the oral systemic link. Machell shares a little about the course she was preparing to present as a first time ADHA speaker.

Episode Highlights

• Live From The ADHA 2021 Conference 
• Machell's Background
• Oral Systemic Connection
• Saving Lives

Quotes

"I am a clinical hygienist and I do value our profession."

"How enriching is it to make our profession safer."

"It gives me chills, that is where it is at, feeling purposeful." 

"It takes a few minutes and you can save lives."

"If you do not feel fulfilled or love what you do, come find me."

"You are saving lives all day, every day."

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 and panel of esteemed guests including Ann Battrell, ADHA CEO; Ann Lynch, ADHA Director of Advocacy and Education; and Dr. Joesph Crowley, chair of the Coalition For Modernizing Dental Licensure (CMDL).  The group discusses ADHA's role as a member of the Coalition and the work the group is doing toward eliminating the single encounter, procedure-based patient exams and replacing them with clinical assessments that have stronger validity and reliability evidence. In addition the Coalition is working to increase licensure portability to  allow for professional mobility and improved access to care. 

Episode Highlights

• Live From The ADHA 2021 Conference 
• Dr. Crowley's Background
• License Portability 

Quotes

"I like all of us I am Zoomed out."

"Many many professions use these types of exams as the final point to obtain licensure." 

"The legislation successes that ADHA has experienced are the results of strong broad based coalition efforts." 

"These issues are tough issues, if they were easy they would have been done decades ago." 

"I know and believe there is not one single organization that could do this work alone, successfully. " 

"In one state I took a 10 question true or false exam to get my state license." 

"We've talked about it enough, now it is time to start doing it." 

"We are a national coalition, and we are doing national work." 

"We need ambassadors to say, this makes sense."

Links 

dentallicensure.org 

Adha.org/advocacy

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/