Hygiene Rising

This week Matt Crespin is joined by Dr. Tim Ricks, Chief Dental Officer for the US Public Health Service and Assistant Surgeon General of The United States. 

Episode Highlights

• ADHA Annual Conference Recap 
• Dr. Tim Ricks Background 
• Dr. Tim Ricks Many Roles
• Changes with COVID-19
• Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health

Quotes

"They are taking time out of their schedules to be a part and share the important work that dental hygienists do"

"My wife called me and said how about dentistry?"

"I work every day with the most dedicated dental health professionals in the country"

"I consider these organizations and the ADHA extremely important external stakeholders"

"The main thing was that I wanted everyone to have an equal seat at the table" 

"Hopefully we can expand this work group beyond the pandemic itself"

"We need to break down the silos that exist in oral health"

"I always wanted to something in service of others" 

"It's not going to be the Federal Government or the Surgeon General that gets this information out it's going to be organized dentistry and you and all of us embracing those key messages together" 

"ADHA has every dental hygienists voice in mind and we listen to what you say, we read every email and bring your voices to the table" 

Links

Matt's Email: [email protected] 

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

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.

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 

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 is joined by Cathy Draper, RDH, ADHA Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene Recipient. Matt and Cathy talk about Cathy's journey and experience with ADHA. 

Episode Highlights

• Cathy's Journey
• ADHA Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene

Quotes

"I jumped at the opportunity to go and provide dental care within those cities…the world became a much bigger place" 

"I went at night, 4 nights a week to complete my bachelors" 

"No he was wasn't in the military, just a guy with a lot of wanderlust" 

"In 1975 infection control looked very different than years later" 

"I've always been involved with the association as a member, and with my local component" 

"We help patients and their families access evidence based health information" 

"I knew I was going to miss them, but I didn't realize how much" 

"Things are changing daily, we are on the third revision for ADHA Guidance" 

"If you are passionate about teaching it can be so fulfilling" 

Links

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

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.

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 

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 is joined by Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdD who is the new ADHA President-Elect! Matt and Dr. Burch talk about her background both in and outside of ADHA and where she hopes to take ADHA once she is President! 

Episode Highlights

• Dr. Burch's Journey
• How Dr. Burch is Preparing
• What Excited Dr. Burch most about where ADHA is heading
• Virtual Leadership Development
• Future Challenges 

Quotes

"Since 1995 I have consecutively had some kind of position within ADHA" 

"I have two wonderful rotten boys that I get to call rotten because they are mine"

"I contract with most of my work so I can set my own schedule"

"My husband reminds him that it took a lot of years and education to get to that point to have the autonomy" 

"They often say that the VP year is your learning year"

"I am just going to soak up the opportunity that this is"

"The opportunity for innovation is so wide open" 

"Now look at us, we just had a virtual annual conference, we've come so far" 

"We were able to accomplish everything in 2 days virtually that we accomplish in 3 days in person" 

Links

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

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.

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 

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 talks to us about civil unrest, and takes a look at the ADHA core values and actions to aid in their commitment to increase diversity and inclusion. Matt is joined by Dr. Joy Void-Holmes and they discuss ways ADHA can take action. 

Episode Highlights

• Dr. Joy's Background 
• Diversity 
• ADHA Doing More and taking action 
• What inspires Dr. Joy

Quotes

"We can't simply write something down, we need to walk the walk not just talk the talk"

"I did everything they said not to do in Dental Hygiene School, I got married, I had a baby"

"Ladies and gentleman, what else can you do with a hygiene degree…there you have it"

"You can be demanding, but never demeaning" 

"What is going on today is unfortunate … but necessary" 

"It's time that we have the conversation" 

"ADHA has a role… but so do you, you can't expect to have a seat at the table, when you won't knock on the door" 

"You can't put something on paper today, and expect change tomorrow… it takes time" 

"What breathes life into me is when I can impact change"

"My daughter asked me what was more important: intent or action… she is wise beyond her years"

Links

We must be united statement: https://www.adha.org/we-cannot-be-divided-we-must-be-united 

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

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 a year in review  what ADHA has done throughout the past year. Enjoy this year in review, and be sure to continue listening every week to see what ADHA accomplishes through this next year of leadership! 

Episode Highlights

• Matts Year, Divided
• Partnership with CDC
• Surgeon General's Office
• Advocacy campaigns 
• ADHA Task-Force on Return to Work
• Membership
• Professional Development
• Walgreens/Johnson & Johnson Partnership 
• Eleanor Update!

Quotes

"It's one of very few topics that the surgeon general office has issued a second report on" 

"I was so proud to see how engaged our dental hygiene community was" 

"That's right 135,000 messages to governors and lawmakers"

"Our federal partners are well aware of the issues we are facing" 

"In this effort we have brought in over 1600 new members" 

"We had to pivot to be able to provide our first ever virtual conference" 

Links

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

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 records his first episode as immediate Past ADHA President. He is joined by Katy Batani. Katy shares with us her experience in her unique role in Dental Hygiene and experiences with ADHA.  

Episode Highlights

• Well Child Visits
• Katy's Background
• 5 Integration Projects
• Roundtable hosted by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
• Updates from ADHA

Quotes

"We know that children come into medical offices far more frequently than dental offices" 

"There is a huge opportunity for Dental Hygienists to reach a population that is not receiving care" 

"Of our 5 projects they all have the same end goal, and all integrate the same 5 things, but are all different models" 

"I just immersed myself, and I can't picture being any other place" 

"I felt a sense of pride that ADHA was at that very important table" 

"We read through every single comment to hear the voices of the profession, and the concerns that they had" 

"I've always looked back and been glad I made the jump, and grew" 

"People have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable" 

Links

IOH Donation Page: https://mymembership.adha.org/Members/FundraisingADHA/Fund_Options.aspx 

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 records his last episode as your current sitting ADHA President. He is joined by future ADHA  President Lisa Moravec, RDH, MSD.

Episode Highlights

• House of Delegates Meeting 
• How voices are heard
• Lisa's leadership path 
• Lisa's role as an educator
• Virtual Meetings and conferences 
• How Lisa came to Dental Hygiene 
• Getting to know Lid and what inspires her

Quotes

"The role of the House of Delegates is to pass policy for the association" 

"With all good things…change is necessary" 

"Fresh out of dental hygiene school, I hesitated, I was worried I didn't know enough… I had a bit of imposter syndrome" 

"I am grateful for the mentors that have been their to support me"

"I hope my students learn as much as I learn from them… they are incredible" 

"We are going to continue to be innovative"

"That strategic plan is our guiding force" 

"When I was in high school I said I was going to break the mold" 

"I believe we all have the ability to determine the kind of day we are going to have" 

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  is joined by Jessica Rappé and shares with us recent news with ADHA highlighting information about the ADHA 2020 Conference.

Episode Highlights

• ADHA Conference Info 
• Synergy Creative
• What to expect from the virtual conference 
• What Matt is inspired by

Quotes

"Talk about making lemonade out of this, we have engaged in this really cool virtual experience"

"The education is a really packed agenda" 

"It truly will be a 3D experience" 

"Know that when you register you will be able to access that amazing content through August" 

"Embrace your spirit of trying new things" 

"We are looking at how the evolution is changing for the dental hygienist" 

"You can register for the meeting through June 19th" 

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 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/