On this episode of the ADHA Podcast host Matt Crespin sits down with Lisa Heaton, PhD, author of a recently published report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health on the tremendous amount of lost productivity as a result of dental issues. Dr. Heaton shares some of the eye-opening findings from this study as well as mitigation opportunities for reducing the devastating economic burden of neglected oral health. Matt shares updates from ADHA including the latest issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene and continued excitement building for this summer's ADHA 2024 event in New Orleans.

https://www.carequest.org/resource-library/hour-need-productivity-time-lost-due-urgent-oral-health-needs

https://jdh.adha.org

https://www.adha2024.org

On the newest episode of the ADHA podcast, your host Matt Crespin welcomes Christina Reinhardt, LDH/RDH, an investigator for the FBI who specializes in dental fraud cases. Hear about Christina’s unusual career journey that took her from dental hygiene into the world of criminal investigations at the federal level. As the FBI's subject matter expert on dental fraud, she provides a fascinating look into her work unraveling complex cases and the critical role of dental professionals in the investigations. She also offers a sneak peek into what she is presenting at ADHA24 in New Orleans, where she'll dive deeper into the FBI Health Care Fraud Program and how law enforcement conducts the investigations.

On this episode, Matt is joined by Lisa Balint, MPH, BSDH, EPDH, and Linda Mann, EPDH to discuss the remarkable community-centric approach adopted by Capitol Dental Care in Oregon. They share their organization's unique and innovative strategies for serving their community. From mobile care units that bring services directly to underserved populations to seamless medical-dental integration, this organization is redefining the way dental care is delivered. Balint and Mann provide in-depth insights highlighting the profound impact this care delivery model has on improving access and overall well-being within the community and how it can be replicated to enhance community outreach efforts. Matt also provides updates from the ADHA, keeping listeners informed about the latest developments and initiatives from the organization.

Sentate Committee Hearing on Dental Care: https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/examining-the-dental-care-crisis-in-america-how-can-we-make-dental-care-more-affordable-and-more-available