Hygiene Rising

American Dental Hygienists' Association

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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Hygiene Rising

Episodes (175)

Feb 27th Where Medicine Meets the Mouth: A Case for Integrated Care (Ep 175)
Jan 27th Who Should Regulate Dental Hygienists (Ep 174)
Dec 30, 2025 A Century of Science: The Road to the Journal's 100th Anniversary (Ep 173)

Hygiene Rising

Feb 27, 2026
42¾ minutes
56 MB

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 explore how medical-dental integration is reshaping patient care. Nevada hygienist Jessica Woods shares real-world cases – from cardiologist referrals to coordinating airway care for her own daughter – that prove integration isn't just for public health settings. Pediatrician Dr. Connie Gundacker offers a medical perspective, revealing why most physicians receive little to no oral health training and how hygienists can bridge...

Hygiene Rising

Where Medicine Meets the Mouth: A Case for Integrated Care (Ep 175)

American Dental Hygienists' Association

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