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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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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

Periodontal disease affects one billion people worldwide with severe disease, and in the U.S., prevalence has risen 25 percent over the past three decades. So why isn't the needle moving? Matt sits down with Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian, ADHA's director of ed... more

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Recent Guests

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)
Ann Spolarich
Co-author of the white paper and leading expert on periodontal health
ADHA
Episode: Redefining Periodontal Disease Management (Ep 177)
Jessica Woods
Dental Hygienist in Nevada
Unknown (appears as session speaker for Integrated Care Summit)
Episode: Where Medicine Meets the Mouth: A Case for Integrated Care (Ep 175)

Hosts

Matt Crespin
Host of the show, frequently discusses governance, education, and professional advocacy within dental hygiene.
Lancette VanGuilder
Current ADHA President, frequent guest discussing advocacy, governance, and initiatives within the association.

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!

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    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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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.
Staffing in Dental Hygiene: It's Not a Shortage. It's a Retention Crisis (Ep 178)
Q: What is the main finding that best captures the current reality of the dental hygiene profession?
The State of Work data show a retention crisis: most hygienists intend to stay, but burnout, insufficient benefits, and poor working conditions push many to consider changing offices or careers, signaling a need for better autonomy and compensation to retain talent.
Where Medicine Meets the Mouth: A Case for Integrated Care (Ep 175)
Q: What can attendees expect from the Integrated Care Summit?
Attendees will hear case studies, learn about salivary diagnostics and care coordination with cardiology and ENT, and gain practical insights into integrating dental hygiene into primary care and other medical settings.
Where Medicine Meets the Mouth: A Case for Integrated Care (Ep 175)
Q: What are the main challenges to implementing integrated care, and how can hygienists overcome them?
Key challenges include communication gaps, time constraints, and lack of shared language; overcoming them requires proactive outreach, education, and establishing shared goals and workflows that allow hygienists to operate at the top of their scope.

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Listeners are likely dental hygiene professionals and advocates who want practical, policy-minded discussions about the state of the profession, self-regulation, education, and interprofessional collaboration. Episodes commonly center on regulatory changes, mentorship, hands-on training, infection prevention, and workforce issues, often featuring leaders from ADHA, educators, clinicians, and industry partners. A standout theme is advocacy combined with actionable insights for practice improvement, governance, and public health impact, making it useful for listeners considering leadership roles or policy involvement in dental hygiene.

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2. Liz Ramos
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8. Ann Spolarich

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