Your Official ADHA Podcast American Dental Hygienists’ Association

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
https://jdh.adha.org 
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 

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
Wellness research: https://shorturl.at/bjyC0 

Artificial Intelligence is here whether we're ready to embrace it or not. Listen in as Matt previews newly 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.  adha.org/AIsurveyreport

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