The future starts now. ADHA President Erin Haley-Hitz, RDH, BSDH, MS, FADHA, MAADH, joins Matt for a sitdown at ADHA's recent conference for a candid conversation about her personal dental hygiene journey and her vision for the profession and the upcoming year. It's a future she made clear in the ADHA24 Closing General Session, from groundbreaking partnerships and programs that ADHA members will see in the near future to policy and professional autonomy. Matt also provides a look at upcoming ADHA events and opportunities.

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Missing ADHA24 in NOLA! Here's a bonus Podversations episode filled with dental hygiene goodness straight from the exhibit floor. Matt Crespin chats with Matt Shafer from the Council of State Governments for the latest on the Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact. Our friends from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), Ondina Love, CEO, and Francine Trudeau, President, fill us in on progress in Canada. Lastly a bonus impromptu interview with Sarah Crow, RDH, from Massachusetts DHA who asks how she can be on the podcast and Matt says, "Sit down…let's do this!"

New ADHA24 Podversations from the exhibit floor! Matt sits down with Cindy Sensabaugh, CRDH, MSDH, from Philips; Dr. Bill Pavetelez, DMD, with VOCO; Courtney Waterbury, RDH, first-time ADHA attendee and VIP winner; Carol Jahn, RDH, MS, from Waterpik; and Phyllis Martina, RDH, BS, MBA, FADHA, from Colgate. Listen in to hear about the latest innovations from our partners and their ADHA24 NOLA experiences. Don't miss the buzz from ADHA24!

Enjoy a new ADHA24 Podversations episode with quick 10-minute audio snapshots from the exhibit hall with guests Nicole Stout, RDH, Crest + Oral-B Hygienist Proud student award winner; Andrea Johnson, RDH, MS, from Crest + Oral-B; Whitney Howerton, MDH, RDH, CDIPC, from PDT; and Dr. Anu Bharadwaj, DMD, from Kenvue. Hear about the latest and greatest on the exhibit floor, and what attendees are enjoying at ADHA and in New Orleans!

Step onto the ADHA24 exhibit floor for short "podversations" with Ellen Guritzky, MSJ, RDH, FADHA, AHFI, CHC, from Haleon, Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc, FADHA, from Love Hygiene and Hayley Buckner, RDH, FADHA, from Elevate Oral Care who chat with ADHA Podcast Host Matt Crespin, RDH, MPH, FADHA, about their experiences at ADHA24, in NOLA, and the latest and greatest from their organizations.

Next up! ADHA24 in the Big Easy! Before you pack your bags, get this insider's guide to the dental hygiene event of the year as Matt is joined by Leah Johnson, CMP, DES, ADHA's Director of Meetings, Corporate Development and IOH. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a veteran meeting-goer, get all the best tips to make the most of your visit. From transportation and ticketing to education and fabulous social events – listen, learn and let the good times roll at ADHA24 in NOLA! Download your NOLA guide to do thing right from our friend Michelle Strange the Roaming Dental Hygienist.

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In this episode, Matt interviews Amber Lombardi, RDH, CEO of Mainely Teeth, and Findhelp.org filmmaker Jim Tuttle about their documentary "Filling the Gaps." The film explores dental care inequity and how Amber's non-profit, is working to address dental care accessibility throughout rural Maine. They highlight access challenges and potential solutions, including Mainely Teeth's innovative mobile efforts in the northeast. The film is premiering at an exclusive attendee-only event at the ADHA24 Annual Conference in New Orleans later this month. Matt also shares updates on the DDH Compact's progress and news from ADHA.

Filling the Gaps Official Trailer https://youtu.be/QV837f2511I?si=Lb_jfNnNgkGpmXkR

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On this episode of the ADHA Podcast host Matt Crespin sits down with Lisa Heaton, PhD, author of a recently published report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health on the tremendous amount of lost productivity as a result of dental issues. Dr. Heaton shares some of the eye-opening findings from this study as well as mitigation opportunities for reducing the devastating economic burden of neglected oral health. Matt shares updates from ADHA including the latest issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene and continued excitement building for this summer's ADHA 2024 event in New Orleans.

https://www.carequest.org/resource-library/hour-need-productivity-time-lost-due-urgent-oral-health-needs

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https://www.adha2024.org

On the newest episode of the ADHA podcast, your host Matt Crespin welcomes Christina Reinhardt, LDH/RDH, an investigator for the FBI who specializes in dental fraud cases. Hear about Christina's unusual career journey that took her from dental hygiene into the world of criminal investigations at the federal level. As the FBI's subject matter expert on dental fraud, she provides a fascinating look into her work unraveling complex cases and the critical role of dental professionals in the investigations. She also offers a sneak peek into what she is presenting at ADHA24 in New Orleans, where she'll dive deeper into the FBI Health Care Fraud Program and how law enforcement conducts the investigations.

On this episode, Matt is joined by Lisa Balint, MPH, BSDH, EPDH, and Linda Mann, EPDH to discuss the remarkable community-centric approach adopted by Capitol Dental Care in Oregon. They share their organization's unique and innovative strategies for serving their community. From mobile care units that bring services directly to underserved populations to seamless medical-dental integration, this organization is redefining the way dental care is delivered. Balint and Mann provide in-depth insights highlighting the profound impact this care delivery model has on improving access and overall well-being within the community and how it can be replicated to enhance community outreach efforts. Matt also provides updates from the ADHA, keeping listeners informed about the latest developments and initiatives from the organization.

Sentate Committee Hearing on Dental Care: https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/examining-the-dental-care-crisis-in-america-how-can-we-make-dental-care-more-affordable-and-more-available