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Real Talk on Oral Health. This show is the official podcast for the American Dental Hygienists' Association! 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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Anne Rice, RDH, BS, has spent more than 35 years as a clinical dental hygienist — and the last several years working at the intersection of oral health and Alzheimer's prevention. In this live conversation recorded at ADHA's Integrated Care Summit 20... more

ADHA has been building its federal presence, and this spring marked a milestone: members on Capitol Hill for the profession's first formal lobby day in 20 years. President Lancette VanGuilder and Advocacy Advisory Committee Chair Alyssa Aberle sit do... more

What does truly integrated care look like in practice? Host Matt Crespin captured the conversations at ADHA's first-ever Integrated Care Summit in Broomfield, Colorado this past weekend — bringing together physicians, dentists, periodontists, and pub... more

Is it simply a dental hygiene "staffing shortage" or does the data reveal a more complex retention issue? Host Matt Crespin sits down with Thalía Diedrick and Amaya Johnson to unpack the findings of GoTu's recently released 2026 State of Work Report,... more

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Recent Guests

Anne Rice
Renowned speaker, author, and dental hygienist; consultant on brain health and oral-systemic connections
Independent/Consultant (formerly involved with academia and clinical practice)
Episode: Your Mouth, Your Brain: The Alzheimer's Connection Dental Hygienists Need to Know (Ep 181)
Alyssa Aberle
Chair of the ADHA Advocacy Committee
American Dental Hygienists' Association
Episode: From the Clinic to the Capitol: ADHA's Advocacy Day in Action (Ep 180)
Mychi Nguyen
Physician representing the American Heart Association at the Integrated Care Summit
American Heart Association
Episode: Integrated Care Summit 2026: Podversations from the live event (Ep 179)
Liz Ramos
Dentist, representative of the American Academy of Periodontology
American Academy of Periodontology
Episode: Integrated Care Summit 2026: Podversations from the live event (Ep 179)
Michael Lazzara
CEO of Dento
Dento
Episode: Integrated Care Summit 2026: Podversations from the live event (Ep 179)
Holly Kingsbury
Quality Initiatives Director at Colorado Community Health Network
Colorado Community Health Network
Episode: Integrated Care Summit 2026: Podversations from the live event (Ep 179)
Thalía Diedrick
Vice President of Marketing at GoTu
GoTu
Episode: Staffing in Dental Hygiene: It's Not a Shortage. It's a Retention Crisis (Ep 178)
Amaya Johnson
Senior Manager of Provider Marketing at GoTu
GoTu
Episode: Staffing in Dental Hygiene: It's Not a Shortage. It's a Retention Crisis (Ep 178)
JoAnn Gurenlian
Director of Education, Research and Advocacy with the American Dental Hygienists' Association
ADHA
Episode: Redefining Periodontal Disease Management (Ep 177)

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Matt Crespin
Host focusing on policy, advocacy, and industry insights in dental hygiene.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • THE podcast for Hygiene News!

    As a dental hygienist from Texas, I know my practice challenges are different from other states. I love this podcast because it helps me feel connected to the rest of our dental hygiene community and appreciate your work to give ADHA/ national information and state level issues as well. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laylahc
    United States3 years ago
  • Such an awesome experience!

    So grateful for the experience and the fact we are in this profession to help lift each other up! I was so nervous and excited to have the opportunity to speak with Matt. He has given me the opportunity to share my mission with the world. Thank you Matt and ADHA!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carrie,RDH
    United States5 years ago
  • Interesting and Relevant

    The podcasts are all very interesting. The topics are relevant to what is happening with the dental hygiene profession today. You can tell that the speakers have been chosen based on their expertise. These are great podcasts to listen for up to date information. They also generate more ideas on how to move the profession forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MI loner
    United States5 years ago

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The host duo blends professional insight with accessible, real‑world examples.
Guests are consistently well‑versed and bring practical, policy‑driven perspectives to dental hygiene.
Content stays current with regulatory and workforce developments and features a strong emphasis on advocacy and collaboration.

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Your Mouth, Your Brain: The Alzheimer's Connection Dental Hygienists Need to Know (Ep 181)
Q: How can dental teams engage with physicians and other providers to promote integrated care?
The guest stresses the importance of going to where other disciplines are, creating joint presentations, and co-presenting with physicians or clinicians from other fields. Building CME-accredited education and practical collaborations across medical spaces is key to expanding the mouth-brain health conversation beyond dentistry.
Your Mouth, Your Brain: The Alzheimer's Connection Dental Hygienists Need to Know (Ep 181)
Q: What can hygienists do in everyday practice to start addressing brain health and prevention with patients?
Rice suggests starting with simple assessments like checking blood pressure, reviewing health histories, and using concise communication with patients. She also advocates for referral to medical colleagues when appropriate, and equipping clinicians with quick, actionable educational resources to discuss risk factors such as cardiovascular health and metabolic conditions that influence brain health.
Your Mouth, Your Brain: The Alzheimer's Connection Dental Hygienists Need to Know (Ep 181)
Q: So tell me a little bit more about that connection between oral health and brain health and what you're finding in your work.
Anne Rice explains that the connection stems from systemic inflammation driven by oral pathogens; the immune response and bacterial byproducts can travel through the bloodstream to the brain, contributing to inflammatory processes that affect cognition. She emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach and the need for educating both dental and medical communities to address this complex, multi-system link.
Staffing in Dental Hygiene: It's Not a Shortage. It's a Retention Crisis (Ep 178)
Q: What changes do you see as most critical to improving retention and patient access?
Addressing autonomy in clinical practice, portability of licenses, better benefits, fair pay growth, and a supportive work environment are essential to reduce burnout and improve long-term retention, which in turn expands access to preventive care.
Staffing in Dental Hygiene: It's Not a Shortage. It's a Retention Crisis (Ep 178)
Q: How does GoTu address the concerns around 1099 status and independent contracting for hygienists?
GoTu uses a comprehensive GoTu Compass trust layer with lawyers and tax professionals to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and partners with experts like H&R Block to provide literature and guidance, avoiding giving medical or tax advice beyond credentialed expertise.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hygiene Rising

What is Hygiene Rising about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic, policy-forward show focused on the intersection of dental hygiene, clinical practice, and health systems. Episodes frequently center on advocacy, workforce dynamics, care integration with medical teams, and regulatory changes shaping autonomy and reimbursement for hygienists. Guests range from ADHA leaders and clinicians to healthcare executives and technology providers, often with a strong emphasis on practical implications for practice management, patient outcomes, and public health advocacy. A notable strength is bringing policy conversations to the clinic—covering topics from self-regulation and governance to state and federal reforms—and featuring data-driven insights and real-world case studies. This mix makes it a compel... more

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