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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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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

Dental hygienists don't diagnose." It's one of the most persistent misconceptions in the profession, and it's wrong. Podcast host Matt Crespin sits down with the three co-authors of ADHA's newly released white paper "Dental Hygiene Diagnosis" (DHDx) ... more

What does truly integrated care look like – and what role should dental hygienists play in it? As National Children's Dental Health Month comes to a close, host Matt Crespin sits down with two speakers from ADHA's first-ever Integrated Care Summit to... more

Nursing achieved self-regulation a century ago – so why not dental hygiene? Your host Matt Crespin explores this with Cindy Gadbury-Amyot and Sylvie Martel, lead authors of the ADHA’s newly released white paper on self-regulation. With 97% of Canadia... more

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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)
Connie Gundacker
Pediatrician in Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin
Episode: Where Medicine Meets the Mouth: A Case for Integrated Care (Ep 175)
Cynthia Gadbury-Amyot
A dental hygienist with over 50 years of experience and a Professor Emerita, involved in advocacy for self-regulation and dental hygiene education.
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Dentistry
Episode: Who Should Regulate Dental Hygienists (Ep 174)
Sylvie Martel
A dedicated dental hygienist with an extensive career focused on education and regulation in Canada, currently the Director of Dental Hygiene for the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association.
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
Episode: Who Should Regulate Dental Hygienists (Ep 174)
Cathy Draper
Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Dental Hygiene
Journal of Dental Hygiene
Episode: A Century of Science: The Road to the Journal's 100th Anniversary (Ep 173)
Miki Sudo
An 11-time competitive hot dog eating champion and dental hygiene student
Hillsborough Community College
Episode: 51 Hot Dogs and a Dental Hygiene Degree: Miki Sudo's Journey (Ep 172)
Tabitha Acret
Dental hygienist from Australia and domestic violence advocate
Independent
Episode: Critical Conversations: Recognizing Signs of Domestic Violence in Your Chair (Ep 171)
Jeff Schill
Vice President of Training at Crisis Prevention Institute
Crisis Prevention Institute
Episode: Crisis Prevention in Dental Settings: Essential De-escalation Techniques for Hygienists (Ep 170)
Amber Mendoza
Director of Hygiene Operations for Heartland Dental
Heartland Dental
Episode: ADHA25 Podversations Sunday (Ep 168)

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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 28 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.

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    MI loner
    United States5 years ago

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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.
Where Medicine Meets the Mouth: A Case for Integrated Care (Ep 175)
Q: What makes integration between medical and dental care important for pediatric patients?
Integration helps address oral health as part of overall health, leveraging the dental hygienist's knowledge to support medical teams, improve care coordination, and prevent disease by bringing dental care into medical settings.
Who Should Regulate Dental Hygienists (Ep 174)
Q: Sylvie, what are some misconceptions that people have about self-regulation?
Many believe that self-regulation equates to completely independent practice, which isn't accurate. Self-regulation actually means having professional standards and accountability in place for hygiene practice, enhancing care for patients.
Who Should Regulate Dental Hygienists (Ep 174)
Q: Cindy, maybe you could start us off and talk a little bit about what really inspired the development of this paper and what do you hope that hygienists and policymakers will take away from it?
The paper's development was inspired by the ongoing discussions surrounding self-regulation and the need for dental hygienists to advocate for their own standards. I want policymakers and hygienists to understand not just the necessity of self-regulation but also the complexities it involves.

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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. Connie Gundacker
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5. Cathy Draper
6. Miki Sudo
7. Tabitha Acret
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