In celebration of National Children's Dental Health Month, Matt dives deeper into medical-dental integration with both Thomas Huffer, MD, MS, FAAP, and Olivia Morzenti, RDH, CDHC, MS, of Previa Health. Previa is the first health system in Wisconsin to integrate a dental hygienist into their medical care teams. These two pioneers share why this integration makes sense and how it works. Matt also discusses other medical dental integration resources along with access to care issues for young children.  NCDHM Resources: https://www.ada.org/resources/community-initiatives/national-childrens-dental-health-month  Children's Health Alliance MDI Resources: https://www.chawisconsin.org/initiatives/oral-health/wisconsin-medical-dental-integration/  Colorado MDI Resources: http://medicaldentalintegration.org/co-mdi-overview/ ADHA Annual Conference: www.adha2023.org

This week Matt explores health equity with Matt Allen, DDS, and Abraham Nussbaum, MD, MTS, co-authors of a recently published paper that offers a fresh look at the topic. If you’ve seen the depictions of health equality vs equity of different height people at a baseball game or on different bikes or even trying to pick apples, Drs. Allen and Nussbaum offer a new perspective. Dr. Allen is the CEO and Founder of DifferentKind and Dr. Nussbaum is the Chief Education Officer at Denver Health. Their friendship and passion for improving health equity led them to team up on this important topic. Check out the new ADHA website: www.adha.org Check out the article on health equity: https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/article/871446 or at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36468386/ Connect with Dr. Nussbaum: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Abraham-Nussbaum Connect with Dr. Allen: https://www.differentkind.com/

Matt kicks off 2023 and the start to ADHA’s 100-year celebration with some history and some background of the new ADHA brand identity and logo. Then Matt chats with TempStars founder and CEO, Dr. James Younger, DDS about his career journey and how he thought “outside the box” to reimagine and solve the dental staffing issues he was experiencing. James also shares tips for hygienists about how to ensure you find a career home where you are valued and respected. Listen to this week’s episode and let’s kick off the ADHA’s Centennial Celebration with the Official ADHA Podcast.   TempStars: www.TempStars.com ADHA: www.adha.org ADHA Conference: www.adha2023.org

This week Matt chats with Melissa Calhoun, RDH, MSDH, MAADH, who has moved states multiple times as a military spouse and been licensed in every single one. Melissa shares some of the professional challenges she faced moving from Florida to Tennessee to Maryland and now California, including having to re-take her clinical board exam in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic on a mannequin. Melissa is currently the president-elect of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH) and shares a little bit about the organization and her new role.    Learn more about the AADH at www.aadh.org Learn more about dental hygiene licensure at www.adha.org/licensure For more information on the progress of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Licensure Compact visit compacts.csg.org/compact-updates/dentistry-and-dental-hygiene/ ADHA Annual Conference and awards information is at www.adha2023.org

Improving value-based care, medical-dental integration and dental therapy are important initiatives that ADHA® member Misty Davis, RDH, BS, actively works on. Misty serves in a unique role, expanding and elevating these initiatives as the oral health program manager for the Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA). Listen in as your host, Matt Crespin, RDH, MPH, uncovers what drives Misty’s resolve and passion for furthering and advocating for improved oral health access and outcomes, and her hopes for the future of our profession! More information about MPCA's oral health initiatives can be found at https://www.mpca.net/page/oral

This week, the ADHA podcast closes out National Dental Hygiene Month 2022 with our partner from Colgate®. Your host, Matt, focuses on the theme of empowerment and continues the conversation with Phyllis Martina, RDH, MBA of Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Mandy Dennis, RDH, Nicole Ortega, RDHAP, and Jessica Allbritten, RDH. Get empowered by these authors, entrepreneurs, direct access providers, practice movers and shakers, business managers, and then some! This podcast will leave you feeling inspired and ready to shape the career path you envision for yourself.

This week, Matt is joined by Jennifer Frame, RDH, BSDH and author/speaker Rachel Lewis to discuss pregnancy loss and how to best support patients, spouses, friends and colleagues during an extremely challenging time in their lives. As dental providers, we are often among the first to know when a patient is expecting and when a pregnancy loss occurs. By sharing her personal story of loss as a mother, Rachel discovered her passion for writing and speaking as a way to help others cope and continue to hope. Rachel's website and additional resources: www.thelewisnote.com/adha Additional grief and loss resources: https://www.chawisconsin.org/initiatives/grief-and-bereavement/  https://www.chawisconsin.org/initiatives/injury-prevention-death-review/

This week Matt sits down with recent ADHA Presidential Citation recipient Latisha Canty, RDH, BS, MSN to chat about her role as the president of the National Dental Hygienists’ Association (NDHA). Listen in to learn about the great work NDHA is doing under Latisha's leadership to advocate for improved access to care, and to encourage and support more minority dental hygienists to enter the profession. They also discuss the ongoing efforts between ADHA and NDHA to strengthen the relationship and join forces to advance our shared passion for oral health. Matt also lets us in on a few highlights from his recent trip across the pond to the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) in Dublin, Ireland. Listen now!   ADHA Apology for role in systemic racism: https://www.adha.org/resources-docs/ADHA__ApologytoNDHA_3_2_22.pdf

This week we’re entering the microbiome zone with Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS, to talk about new clinical data on adjunctive oral hygiene regimens and what barriers to adoption there might be for some patients. Matt and Maria discuss the research and address questions that came up during the recent webinar on the topic, as well as the special issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene that hit ADHA member mailboxes last month. Matt also shares some exciting updates about the initial draft of the Dentist and Dental Hygiene Compact legislation and ways you can contribute to the next phase of this important work. Podcast sponsored by Listerine. Listen in!

This week, Matt chats with Jeanette Lalli, RDH, who is the recent winner of the ADHA 2022 Esther Wilkins Future Leader Award. As Community Service Committee Lead, SADHA Secretary, and the current President of the Arizona Dental Hygienists’ Association, Jeanette is inspiring fellow hygienists with her passion and drive. Tune in for more about their favorite moments from ADHA22 Louisville and how Jeanette’s journey as a hygienist has shaped her approach to leadership and advocacy.

This week, Matt chats with Megen Elliott, MS-OCL, RDH, CDA, a clinician turned educator who now puts her love of the dental field to use to guide others on their journey to a new profession. Listen in as they talk conference highlights and first-timer tips to help you make the most of your ADHA22 Louisville experience. If you haven’t yet registered get ready for some serious FOMO. Not to worry, there’s still time to join us in Kentucky! Tune in for amazing education tracks, super-fun social events, ticket pick-up logistics and everything else you need to know about the when and where of it all.

Matt chats with author, speaker and mentor Kari Carter-Cherelus, RDH, DA. Listen in as they discuss the importance of educating hygienists about mental health and burnout. Kari is passionate about helping hygienists recognize the signs and implement effective strategies to overcome the damaging effects. Be sure to add Kari’s session to your must-attend list at ADHA22. Matt also talks about getting ready to gather live in Louisville this June, celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage month in May and Pride all month long.

This week, we celebrate the 100th episode of the official ADHA Podcast! Special guests ADHA President Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPD, EdD and CEO Ann Battrell, MSDH are in the house with host Matt Crespin for this special occasion. Listen in as they share this year's annual report as an interesting discussion about community, advocacy, leadership and continuing education as well as highlights from recent Board of Trustees’ meetings. They discuss how ADHA is prioritizing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access, and making strides with important issues including interstate compacts and more. They also reveal a hint of what they’re looking forward to most about ADHA22 and the kickoff of ADHA’s centennial! ADHA Apology for role is systemic racism: https://www.adha.org/resources-docs/ADHA__ApologytoNDHA_3_2_22.pdf

This week, Matt chats with Kelli Jaecks, MA, RDH, and Jill Rethman, RDH, BA (both ADHA Past Presidents) about their current roles as delegates from ADHA to the International Federation of Dental Hygienists and the upcoming International Symposia on Dental Hygiene this August in Dublin, Ireland. Listen in to learn more about the important work they do as delegates and to hear what they are most looking forward to doing in Ireland.  https://isdh2022.com/ https://isdh2022.com/ https://adha2022.org/index.asp

This week, Matt chats with returning guest Patti DeQuardo, RDH, to learn more about her latest venture in the world of dental hygiene. Listen in as Patti shares her experiences leading a dental program for Afghan refugees who have resettled at military installments around the country. Hear what Patti is up to and learn about some of her recent travel experiences around the globe. ADHA Advocacy Video: https://adhavoices.gv-one.com/video.html?v=cFh1JBUrM1M%3D&token=e9fb7cffff0321e733c9d98089484a0e Be an ADHA Ambassador! Email meetings@adha.net by May 6.  Register for ADHA Annual Conference: www.adha2022.net Music: Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Ready for PART II? Our expert ADHA and ADA panel is back to continue the discussion about the recent research release of "COVID-19 and the Dental Hygienist”. Join us for more on what we are learning about the impact of the pandemic on the dental hygiene workforce, infection control practices and vaccine acceptance. Tune in and if you haven’t already, be sure to check out the full manuscripts from the longitudinal study featured in this month’s issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene. To read the full studies discussed on this episode visit: www.jdh.adha.org  To learn more about the research done by the ADA Health Policy Institute visit: https://www.ada.org/resources/research/health-policy-institute

Our expert ADHA and ADA panel is here to answer your questions following the recent research release of "COVID-19 and the Dental Hygienist". We were flooded with interest and great discussion following the recent webinar on the same topic, and this part one of a two-part Official ADHA Podcast goes deeper into what we are learning about the impact of the pandemic on the dental hygiene workforce, infection control practices and vaccine acceptance. Tune in and if you haven’t already, be sure to check out the full manuscripts from the longitudinal study featured in this month’s issue of The Journal of Dental Hygiene. To read the full studies discussed on this episode visit: www.jdh.adha.org  To learn more about the research done by the ADA Health Policy Institute visit: https://www.ada.org/resources/research/health-policy-institute

This week, Matt chats with Sherry Laliberte, RDH, IPDH, BSDH, the Program Manager for the Maine CDC School Oral Health Program. Listen in as Sherry shares her journey and the impact her life-saving discovery had on a child’s life. They’ll also discuss school-based oral health care and how Sherry’s program has successfully improved the oral health and overall health of the children they reach. And find out how you can get involved and cast your vote a project Sherry is working on! Tune in here: wavve.link/d9oq8WY71 Vote in the poster contest mentioned in the podcast: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022_SOHP Music: Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

As we celebrate NCDHM, Matt chats with Dr. Burton Edelstein about the role that dental hygienists play in improving oral health outcomes. In 1997, Dr. Edelstein created the Children's Dental Health Project as "the voice for children's oral health." Today, he is leading the effort to research how therapeutic caries counseling can reduce disease in children. Listen in to learn more about the many ways dental hygienists can make a difference. This short video explains the MSB approach to caries management: https://vimeo.com/114512516 This film explains or large effectiveness trial sponsored by the federal Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center: MSB Program Video (Longer Version) from: -Lumsden, C.L., Wolf, R. L., Contento, I., Basch, C., Zybert, P., Koch, P., and Edelstein, B. L. “Feasibility, Acceptability, and Short-term Behavioral Impact of the MySmileBuddy Intervention for Early Childhood Caries.” Journal of Healthcare for the Poor and Underserved. 2019. 30(1):59-69. Available at: https://muse.jhu.edu/article/717732/summary - Lumsden, C. L., Andrews, H. A., Leu, C. S., Edelstein, B. L. “Changes in Knowledge and Beliefs of Community Health Workers Following an Oral Health Intervention Training Program.” Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community. 2019. 47(1): 54-65. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2018.1547309 - Custodio-Lumsden, C., Wolf, R. L., Contento, I., Basch, C., Zybert, P., Koch, P., and Edelstein, B. L. “Validation of an Early Childhood Caries Risk Assessment Tool in a Low-income Hispanic Population.” Journal of Public Health Dentistry. 2016. 76(2):136-142. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/jphd.12122 - Chinn CH, Levine J, Matos S, Findley S, Edelstein BL. An inter-professional collaborative approach in the development of a caries risk assessment mobile tablet application: My Smile Buddy. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2013 Aug;24(3):1010-20. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2013.0114. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4523798 - Levine J, Wolf RL, Chinn C, Edelstein BL. MySmileBuddy: an iPad-based interactive program to assess dietary risk for early  childhood caries. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2012 Oct;112(10):1539-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.06.010. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3556790/ - Lumsden CL, Edelstein BL, Basch CE, Wolf RL, Koch PA, McKeague I, Leu C-S, Andrews H. Protocol for a family centered behavioral intervention to reduce early childhood caries: the MySmileBuddy program efficacy trial. https://bmcoralhealth.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s12903-021-01582-4.pdf   Music: Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com : Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

This week, Matt is talking all things Virtual Dental Hygiene Leadership Summit. He will be joined by ADHA Director of Education & Research, Dr JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH,MS, AFAAOM and Pam Zarkowski, BSDH, MPH, JD, who will be speaking at the March 4-5, 2022 Summit. Expand your expertise and learn the role ethics and critical decision making play in the daily lives of dental hygienists regardless of workplace setting. Plus, Matt will share the origins of Black History Month and Chinese (Lunar) New Year as we continue to focus on inclusion, diversity and equity issues. ADHA Leadership Summit - www.adhaleadershipsummit.org  Black History Month - www.blackhistorymonth.gov Chinese/Lunar New Year - www.chinesenewyear.net    Music: Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com  Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/