by American Dental Hygienists’ Association
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April 15, 2025
<p>Work culture can make or break dental practice success. Host Matt Crespin welcomes Kara Kelley, CEO of Clinical HR LLC, for a conversation about creating positive workplace environments in today's dental landscape. Kara shares valuable insights on effective communication, and helping dental hygienists understand practice owners' perspectives while advocating for their own needs. Discover how workplace culture varies across practices nationwide and pick up some practical guidance for both employers and providers for healthier work environments. Kara also cautions dental professionals about social media presence in our interconnected dental community. This important episode delivers practical wisdom for navigating workplace dynamics and building successful professional relationships. Matt also provides updates on ADHA's latest position statements regarding scaling assistants, community water fluoridation, and concerning changes to the CDC Oral Health Division.<br /> Guest: Kara Kelley, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CEO of Clinical HR LLC<br /> Host: Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, FADHA</p>
April 8, 2025
<p>ADHA's pivotal Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice have been updated for the first time since 2016. Host Matt Crespin welcomes ADHA President Erin Haley-Hitz and Crest + Oral-B representatives Beth Jordan and Andrea Johnson to discuss this momentous release. Beth, who also served as a Content Expert on the Standards Committee, shares insights on key changes including the shift to person-centered care, the importance of dental hygiene diagnosis, and evidence-based recommendations. The conversation covers the role of Crest + Oral-B in sponsoring and supporting this new revision and emphasizes how these standards serve as a crucial guidebook for all dental hygienists, providing consistent protocols for quality care while reflecting the profession's ongoing evolution. Learn why dental hygienists should share these standards widely and how to implement them in practice as a foundation for advancing oral healthcare practice.</p> <p><br /> Guests: Erin Haley-Hitz, RDH, BSDH, MS, FADHA, MAADH, ADHA President; Beth Jordan, RDH, MS, FADHA, Crest + Oral-B; Andrea Johnson, RDH, MS, Crest + Oral-B<br /> Host: Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, FADHA</p> <p>https://www.adha.org/education-resources/standards/</p> <p> </p>
March 11, 2025
<p>The "Hygienist Inspired" chairside recruitment program launched this week – a partnership between ADHA and the Foundations of Delta Dental. Three incredible dedicated Advisory Committee members share their dental hygiene journeys with host, Matt Crespin, and explain how this initiative builds diversity in dental hygiene and addresses workforce shortages while improving access to care in underserved communities. Learn about becoming a Hygienist Inspired Ally in this movement and how dental hygienists can inspire future professionals through direct chairside conversations and person connections. Matt shares the latest ADHA news from a busy start to 2025.<br /> Guests: Marlyce James, MEd, RDH, CDA, FADHA; Richard Robinson, BS, RDH; Ryan D. Rutar, RDH, MAM, FADHA, MAADH (Hygienist Inspired Advisory Committee) Host: Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, FADHA</p> <p> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.adha.org/HygienistInspired">www.adha.org/HygienistInspired</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.adha.org/Newsroom">www.adha.org/Newsroom</a></p> <p> </p>
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