This week Matt Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA highlighting support services and is joined by student Stacey Rudolph.

Episode Highlights

• Stacey's Background and Universe Moments

• Support Services through ADHA
• ADHA Conference going virtual
• Stacey's life before and after COVID-19 as a student
• Stacey's Role on the Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition Steering Committee as a student representative
• ADHA Scholarship - Johnson and Johnson Academic Excellence Scholarship

Quotes

"Here I was as a second semester student, could barely number the teeth right, and here I am working with this amazing interdisciplinary team…working towards these statewide oral health goals"

"All of these little bits and pieces need to come together to see change"

"I would highly recommend any student that wants to be involved in dental public health to get as involved as you can"

"I can feel how passionate you are about that engagement"

"I feel like you are meant for bigger things, so if you want them, you need to go out and get them"

"You are not just a robot that is going to be joining this workforce, if you are going to be involved in public health you need to bring your stories, your passion, your history and add it in to the overall story"

"I admittedly didn't know anything, but it was a great starting off point for me"

"Our daughter had open heart surgery at 4 months old and I didn't go back to work"

"She felt really uncomfortable treating my daughter with special needs"

"There is a need here that I feel I could fulfill"

"The future of our profession, it if looks like you, and has the passion you do, I think we will be in a good place"

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.

ADHA 2020

Conference - June 26-28, 2020

Now Online

Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,

membership updates, renewals and conference registration!

FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/

Email for COVID Questions/Input: [email protected]

Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19

ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org

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 Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA during COVID-19 pandemic, and is joined by Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH,PhD.

Episode Highlights

• Hygienists Returning to Work
• Task Force Members
• Interview with Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, PhD

Quotes

"I think many Dental hygienists are starting to realize the tremendous amount of work ADHA does on behalf of hygienists"

"Daily we are averaging 50 sometimes upwards of 60 new members joining ADHA"

"We wanted to be sure we spoke to their most immediate concerns and needs"

"What if we really are not ready to return to work… and what do we really need to know"

"Things are changing so quickly… this story changes almost on a daily basis"

"There was such a high volume on our website that we actually cashed the website"

"I see this as a golden opportunity"

"I am a cancer survivor and every day that I wake up I am excited, and I am very thankful that I have one more day, and it has to be a great day for me"

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.

ADHA 2020

Conference - June 26-28, 2020

Now Online

Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,

membership updates, renewals and conference registration!

FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/

Email for COVID Questions/Input: [email protected]

Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19

ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org

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 Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA during COVID-19 pandemic, and is joined by Jessica Atkinson Co-Founder of Hygiene Edge.

Episode Highlights

• ADHA Task Force on Return to Work
• Jessica's Background
• Jessica's Role in Education and Role at Hygiene Edge
• Jessica's thoughts on ADHA and its impact on her career
• COVID-19 affect on Jessica's Students

Quotes

"I think my favorite thing in Hygiene was watching my patients progress and take what I shared with them to make improvements with their health"

"With my students I see that process accelerated"

"From the beginning our goal was been education"

"Education is at the heart of Hygiene Edge"

"ADHA really is the caretaker of what our profession is, and what it can be"

"Step into their power, step into what they are"

"Courage is being scared, but saddling up anyway"

Links

Hygieneedge.com

FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/

Email for COVID Questions/Input: [email protected]

Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19

ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org

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 Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA during COVID-19 pandemic, and is joined by Jessica Atkinson Co-Founder of Hygiene Edge. 

Episode Highlights

• ADHA Task Force on Return to Work
• Jessica’s Background
• Jessica’s Role in Education and Role at Hygiene Edge
• Jessica’s thoughts on ADHA and its impact on her career
• COVID-19 affect on Jessica’s Students

Quotes

“I think my favorite thing in Hygiene was watching my patients progress and take what I shared with them to make improvements with their health” 

“With my students I see that process accelerated” 

“From the beginning our goal was been education” 

“Education is at the heart of Hygiene Edge”

“ADHA really is the caretaker of what our profession is, and what it can be” 

“Step into their power, step into what they are” 

“Courage is being scared, but saddling up anyway” 

Links

Hygieneedge.com 

FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/ 

Email for COVID Questions/Input: [email protected] 

Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19 

ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org

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 Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA during COVID-19 pandemic, and the resources available to you through ADHA.

Episode Highlights

• ADHA Podcast becomes its own show!
• Resources and Action to COVID-19
• Webinars
• FAQ

Quotes

"Our organization passed that policy and sprung into action"

"Never would I have imagined that my presidency would include this"

"I never imagined that I would let my wife cut my hair"

"We don't know how long that will be but it is very important that we yield to the CDC guidance"

"We are at the table at these conversations"

"They are fighting for you all on a regular basis"

"More than 21,000 dental hygienists sent almost 65,000 messages to members of congress"

Links

FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/

Email for COVID Questions/Input: [email protected]

Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19

ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org

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 Crespin shares with us recent news with ADHA during COVID-19 pandemic, and the resources available to you through ADHA. 

Episode Highlights

• ADHA Podcast becomes its own show!
• Resources and Action to COVID-19
• Webinars
• FAQ

Quotes

“Our organization passed that policy and sprung into action” 

“Never would I have imagined that my presidency would include this” 

“I never imagined that I would let my wife cut my hair” 

“We don't know how long that will be but it is very important that we yield to the CDC guidance"

“We are at the table at these conversations”

“They are fighting for you all on a regular basis” 

“More than 21,000 dental hygienists sent almost 65,000 messages to members of congress” 

Links

FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/ 

Email for COVID Questions/Input: [email protected] 

Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19 

ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org

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 on the ADHA Podcast Matt Crespin joins us for his monthly fireside chat! Matt is joined by Ryann Kehoe, and Michele Braerman. Ryann and Michele provide some background to their positions with ADHA and discuss the Institute for Oral Health (IOH).

Episode Highlights

• Ryann Kehoe Background
• Michele Braerman Background
• IOH
• Grant/Scholarship Opportunities
• Walking Challenge

Quotes

"Previously I worked in for Lincoln Park Zoo, so I moved from animals to hygienists"

"IOH support dental hygienist at all levels of their careers"

"Many of the people Diana interviews regularly are Mars Wrigley Foundation grantee winners"

"We at IOH cannot do what we do without our liaisons"

"I just thought I mentioned that… since I am looking at my trophies"

"It's through the work of all of you out there listening that allows us to do what we do"

Links

https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/walking-challenge

https://mymembership.adha.org/Members/FundraisingADHA/Fund_Options.aspx

https://www.adha.org/institute-for-oral-health

ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org

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/

The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on the ADHA Podcast Matt Crespin joins us for his monthly fireside chat! Matt is joined by Ryann Kehoe, and Michele Braerman. Ryann and Michele provide some background to their positions with ADHA and discuss the Institute for Oral Health (IOH). 

Episode Highlights

• Ryann Kehoe Background
• Michele Braerman Background
• IOH 
• Grant/Scholarship Opportunities 
• Walking Challenge

Quotes

“Previously I worked in for Lincoln Park Zoo, so I moved from animals to hygienists”

“IOH support dental hygienist at all levels of their careers” 

“Many of the people Diana interviews regularly are Mars Wrigley Foundation grantee winners”

“We at IOH cannot do what we do without our liaisons” 

“I just thought I mentioned that… since I am looking at my trophies” 

“It’s through the work of all of you out there listening that allows us to do what we do” 

Links

https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/walking-challenge

https://mymembership.adha.org/Members/FundraisingADHA/Fund_Options.aspx

https://www.adha.org/institute-for-oral-health

ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org

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/

The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Your Official ADHA Podcast we have President Matt Crespin joining us for the monthly fireside chat! Matt connects you with ADHA leadership and lets you in on some of the work they are doing for the profession.

Episode Highlights

• ADHA visit to Colorado
• Walking Challenge
• Insight to next months fireside chat
• Meetings of note
• Access Magazine

Quotes

"Colorado is one of ten states selected this year for ADHA to provide direct support to"

"The State of Colorado has seen some of the most significant growth of any state in the country"

"We've really seen members of our board and our staff engage with state leaders to provide them support"

"Our engaging with them isn't meant to stop after the visit, it continues throughout the year"

"She did a great job of highlighting how communication is so critical"

"We are not just teeth cleaners, and its something ADHA is focused on"

"Hopefully many of you take a moment and pop your feet up at the end of the day to read about what is happening"

Links

ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org

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/

The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Your Official ADHA Podcast we have President Matt Crespin joining us for the monthly fireside chat! Matt connects you with ADHA leadership and lets you in on some of the work they are doing for the profession. 

Episode Highlights 

• ADHA visit to Colorado 
• Walking Challenge
• Insight to next months fireside chat
• Meetings of note
• Access Magazine

Quotes

“Colorado is one of ten states selected this year for ADHA to provide direct support to” 

“The State of Colorado has seen some of the most significant growth of any state in the country” 

“We’ve really seen members of our board and our staff engage with state leaders to provide them support” 

“Our engaging with them isn’t meant to stop after the visit, it continues throughout the year”

“She did a great job of highlighting how communication is so critical” 

“We are not just teeth cleaners, and its something ADHA is focused on” 

“Hopefully many of you take a moment and pop your feet up at the end of the day to read about what is happening” 

Links

 ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org

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/

The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429