Hygiene Rising3 Marras 2020

034- Matt Talks to Gina Sharps, MPH, RDH, CTTS!

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: MattC@ADHA.net

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: rdhcovidinfo@adha.net

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:

http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/

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