034- Matt Talks to Gina Sharps, MPH, RDH, CTTS!
11/03/20 • 29 min
This week Matt Crespin is joined by Gina Sharps, MPH, RDH, CTTS. Gina and Matt discuss Gina’s journey through dental hygiene, public health to dental public health and the impact ADHA has made in her career!
Episode Highlights
- ADHA Board of Trustees fall meeting takeaways
- Updates from ADHA
- Gina’s background
- Public Health
- Regional Oral Health Coordinator role
- Gina’s love for ADHA
- Advice
Quotes
“Assuming good intent is something I try to go in with at all times. If you can come in with that frame of mind, you can be much more productive.”
“Our staff is always ready to assist you.”
“When I was 7 years old I took a really bad fall on my bike... I was wired shut for 2 months.”
“Never say never. Seasons will change in your life, you will change, and your professional goals will change as well."
“I love that no day looks the same.”
“We have a laundry list of projects that involve the community.”
“We are at every table we are invited to, and sometimes it is making a place at the table.”
“I view ADHA as my professional compass.”
“I have met some of the most brilliant and passionate colleagues through ADHA and for that I am so grateful.”
“In public health the community is your patient.”
“Never ever be afraid to reinvent yourself.”
“When you become stagnant in your life, it is time to reinvent yourself. It may not be easy, but it will be well worth it.”
Links
Matt’s Email: [email protected]
ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports
The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19.
Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,
membership updates, renewals and conference registration!
FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/
Email for COVID Questions/Input: [email protected]
Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19
American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
This week Matt Crespin is joined by Gina Sharps, MPH, RDH, CTTS. Gina and Matt discuss Gina’s journey through dental hygiene, public health to dental public health and the impact ADHA has made in her career!
Episode Highlights
- ADHA Board of Trustees fall meeting takeaways
- Updates from ADHA
- Gina’s background
- Public Health
- Regional Oral Health Coordinator role
- Gina’s love for ADHA
- Advice
Quotes
“Assuming good intent is something I try to go in with at all times. If you can come in with that frame of mind, you can be much more productive.”
“Our staff is always ready to assist you.”
“When I was 7 years old I took a really bad fall on my bike... I was wired shut for 2 months.”
“Never say never. Seasons will change in your life, you will change, and your professional goals will change as well."
“I love that no day looks the same.”
“We have a laundry list of projects that involve the community.”
“We are at every table we are invited to, and sometimes it is making a place at the table.”
“I view ADHA as my professional compass.”
“I have met some of the most brilliant and passionate colleagues through ADHA and for that I am so grateful.”
“In public health the community is your patient.”
“Never ever be afraid to reinvent yourself.”
“When you become stagnant in your life, it is time to reinvent yourself. It may not be easy, but it will be well worth it.”
Links
Matt’s Email: [email protected]
ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports
The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19.
Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,
membership updates, renewals and conference registration!
FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/
Email for COVID Questions/Input: [email protected]
Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19
American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
Previous Episode
033- Matt Talks to Heather Tuthill, MPH, BSDH, RDH!
This week Matt Crespin is joined by Heather Tuthill, MPH, BSDH, RDH to talk about her journey in Dental Hygiene with ADHA and working through the pandemic!
Episode Highlights
- Updates from ADHA
- Heather’s Journey
- Impacts of Covid-19
- Heather’s experience with ADHA
Quotes
“He told me you can be in debt for 4 years or 12 years, and 4 sounded way better.”
“I heard the sound of that calculus popping off with the scaler and I knew that was what I wanted to do.”
“Look, if daycare isn't open, I can’t come back to work.”
“I feel like we are playing therapy even more.”
“The role that you play in educating them, puts them at an advantage down the road."
“There is something out there for everyone, and we all need to come together and work together for the greater good of everybody.”
Links
Matt’s Email: [email protected]
ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports
The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19.
Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,
membership updates, renewals and conference registration!
FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/
Email for COVID Questions/Input: [email protected]
Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19
American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
Next Episode
035- Matt Talks to Registered Dental Therapist, Heather Luebben RDH, ADT, MS!
This week Matt Crespin is joined by Registered Dental Therapist, Heather Luebben RDH, ADT, MS to discuss her career path and what led her to dental therapy!
Episode Highlights
- Registered dental therapy history
- Heather’s background and current role
- Apple Tree Dental
- ADHA impact
Quotes
“ADHA is a huge supporter of dental therapy.”
“It's a great opportunity for a new provider to help address the immense access to care issues we are seeing in the United States.”
“Dental therapists are not intended to replace dentists, they are meant to compliment dentists.”
“When you have all of these different providers practicing to the top of their scope, you have a much more efficient environment.”
“Hygiene was how I established my patient base.”
“Now we get more calls for job openings than there are dental therapists in the state.”
“If you are thinking about it, I would go for it."
Links
https://www.appletreedental.org/meet-us/our-organization/
https://www.adha.org/resources-docs/Expanding_Access_to_Dental_Therapy.pdf
Matt’s Email: [email protected]
ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports
The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19.
Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,
membership updates, renewals and conference registration!
FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/
Email for COVID Questions/Input: [email protected]
Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19
American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
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