Your Official ADHA Podcast American Dental Hygienists’ Association
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This show is the official podcast for the ADHA! Join us as we discuss relevant thoughts, ideas, and best practices for hygienists throughout the United States. Be sure to reach out with ideas for our show on any of the social media channels!
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Refueling Your Fire After Dentistry Burnout (Ep 133)
Wellness is a critical component of our personal and professional success. With Mental Health Awareness Month in full swing, Matt is joined by guests Dr. Sarah Jockin, DDS, and Adriana (Adri) Forino, CRDH, to share their authentic journeys from dental burnout to wellness and reigniting their professional passion in this episode sponsored by Heartland Dental. They share strategies for battling burnout to help professionals remain well and explain how they personally approach their own mental well-being and keep their fire fueled. Matt shares updates from ADHA including upcoming events and discusses Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month which are also celebrated in May.
AAPI Heritage Month: https://www.asianpacificheritage.gov
Mental Health Awareness Month: https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month/
Well-being Index: https://app.mywellbeingindex.org/assess
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AI in Dentistry (Ep 132)
Artificial Intelligence is here whether we're ready to embrace it or not. Listen in as Matt previews soon-to-be released research on this topic with Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian from ADHA and Kathy Copas, RDH of Heartland Dental. Learn how AI is being innovatively applied in dentistry and how it might help you, as an oral care provider, improve your patient outcomes and boost your marketability. Matt offers a sneak peek into upcoming events plus some updates from the ADHA in this special episode sponsored by Heartland Dental.
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Innovation in Early Oral Cancer Detection (Ep 131)
Oral cavity and pharyngeal cancer affects over 700,000 individuals annually worldwide. Early cancer detection is critical to improving survival rates. To kick off Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Matt sat down with Dr. Bruce Lieberthal, Chief Innovation Officer at Henry Schein, Inc. to discuss early oral cancer detection. Dr. Lieberthal explains his personal connection and dedication to early detection that has led to his innovative diagnostic work at the forefront of oral cancer detection and new cutting-edge point-of-care technology. Matt also shares other important updates from ADHA. This episode is sponsored by Henry Schein Dental.
Oral Cancer & The Dental Hygienist, April 27: adha.org/OCW
New Oral Cancer Fact Sheet: adha.org/clinical
Oral Cancer Resources: adha.org/oralcancer
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The Truth About 1099s in Dentistry (Ep 130)
Don’t miss this timely episode that addresses the importance of correct employment classification for dental hygienists. Your host Matt Crespin sits down with Joe Fogg, CEO at OnDiem, to uncover the complexities and pitfalls of incorrect classification and what that means for your taxes and beyond. They also highlight OnDiem’s unique membership partnership with ADHA and the benefits that offers members. Joe explains the company’s inspiration and backstory, his motivation for advancing and safeguarding the dental hygiene workforce, and how OnDiem is reshaping temporary employment in our profession.
To sign up with OnDiem visit: https://hub.ondiem.com/care-benefits-with-adha Read the partnership announcement: https://www.adha.org/ADHA-OnDiem_Partnership_PR For more details on the Workforce Shortages Report: https://adha.org/WorkforceReport -
Integrating Oral Health into Primary Care (Ep 129)
Tune in for a compelling glimpse into the innovative intersection of dentistry and medicine. Matt discusses medical-dental integration with Dr. John Ahern, MB BCh BAO, BDentSc, MSc, PhD who is both a dentist and physician with a dedicated emphasis on public health and primary care. Dr. Ahern shares how he is championing the integration of oral health into medical care and how teledentistry can increase collaboration and referral. In March we also celebrate International Women's Day, Earth Day, and Developmental Disabilities Awareness. Matt provides updates on the latest happenings at ADHA and shares a sneak peek at an upcoming episode featuring our friends at OnDiem who will share timely tips for tax time.
www.internationalwomensday.org
www.adha2024.org
www.medicaldentalintegration.org
www.chawisconsin.org/mdi
www.challiance.org
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Oral Health Community Projects Making a Difference (Ep 128)
In celebration of National Children's Dental Health Month, we are shining a light on the remarkable work of two hygienists improving the oral health of children in their communities. Dr. Yvette Reibel, RDH, EdD, MSDH and Dr. Stacey Onofrietti, RDH, MS, PhD, CHP, FADHA share the impact that the Mars Wrigley Foundation’s Healthier Smiles Grant from the ADHA Institute for Oral Health has had on their initiatives. They share their passion for serving the community, especially children, and recount their professional oral health journeys. February is also Black History Month and Matt shares the origins of this celebration and this year's theme. Matt also brings you up to speed on important ADHA updates including anticipation for ADHA 2024 in New Orleans for which registration has opened.
https://www.adha.org/ioh/
https://www.adha2024.org/
https://www.mars.com/our-brands/mars-snacking/mars-wrigley-foundation
https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/civil-rights-leaders/carter-g-woodson