Executive Director - American Dental Hygienists' Association

Joined April 2009
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Ann Battrell retweeted
1 Oct 2021
This October, we are honoring the inner strength, dedication and endurance that has pulled us together – and through – some of the greatest challenges in our careers and personal lives. Thank you, @Colgate®, for partnering with us to celebrate resilience. Happy NDHM 2021!
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Guess I should just stay in the tub these days
“You can change the world with a hot bath, if you sink into it from a place of knowing that you are worth profound care, even when you’re dirty and rattled. Who knew?” ~@ANNELAMOTT
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Ann Battrell retweeted
Our study found that more autonomous #dentalhygienist #scopeofpractice had a positive and significant association with population #oralhealth. @Health_Affairs ow.ly/JdsS50Evlux
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Ann Battrell retweeted
30 Mar 2021
Calling all you interesting RDHs! Participate in the Ted-style Talks at ADHA21 in Phoenix! Share your story as part of a CE session and get the complimentary registration to Conference! Just 10 minutes on stage. Submit your idea here: ow.ly/Cuw650EcDbR
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Ann Battrell retweeted
24 Feb 2021
Research JUST released in The Journal of Dental Hygiene! See what was learned from the ADHA/ADA partnership study on U.S. dental hygienists’ infection rates and practices related to COVID-19. Register for one of the LIVE webinars today at 3PM or 7PM CST. adha.org/jdh-feb2021
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Ann Battrell retweeted
18 Feb 2021
Join the research time LIVE for a panel discussion and Q&A on the impact of COVID-19 infection rates and infection control practices on dental hygienists. Wednesday, Feb 24, 3-4 p.m. CST or 7-8 p.m. CST. Register for 3PM: bit.ly/2N0mYcU or 7PM: bit.ly/3b0Q3gj
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Ann Battrell retweeted
Excited to have @AnnBattrell, CEO of @YourADHA speaking with us about collaborating with at strategic Board, in one week. Join us for the digital workshop! assoclab.ce21.com/Page/works…

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Thank you! @politico
Focusing on medical and dental integration is key to the success of the health care system, which includes placing dental hygienists in medical offices, says @AnnBattrell, CEO, @YourADHA #POLITICOHealth WATCH LIVE: politi.co/3fhr0r2
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Dental hygienists are vital members of integrated health care teams. #preventionworks #telehealth #medicaldentalintegration
Pre-pandemic, dental hygienists worked as integral parts of telehealth teams. Now, they are an invaluable resource so that the system can continue to use teledentistry to expand access post-pandemic says @AnnBattrell #POLITICOHealth
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Ann Battrell retweeted
29 Oct 2020
Calling dental hygienists to join critical COVID-19 research! Your input is essential for ensuring accuracy of the data. Participate in a monthly survey panel on the impact of the pandemic on dental hygiene practice. Deadline is November 5. Sign up now. bit.ly/2HF4Rqq

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Ann Battrell retweeted
August Access is online: #publichealth & #dentalhygiene. Careers, volunteers & our1st-ever virtual Annual Conference! Features messages from @YourADHA President @Moravec_Lisa & CEO @AnnBattrell. Members log in for new content. Guests, enjoy a sample: bit.ly/3iuutD2
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Ann Battrell retweeted
25 Apr 2020
Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28. Registration for the Virtual Conference will open Wednesday, April 29. We know you have questions! See adha2020.org for details and stay tuned for more very soon.

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Ann Battrell retweeted
25 Apr 2020
Due to the enduring impact of COVID-19, ADHA has made the very difficult decision to cancel our in-person Annual Conference. But we’re going virtual! Although we can’t be together in person, we can unite from the comfort of home for the first-ever ADHA Virtual Conference.
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49,000 messages from dental hygienists to Congress in less than 24 hours!!
25 Mar 2020
Wow. More than 49,000 messages have been sent to U.S. Congressional leaders from dental hygiene advocates in less than 24 hours! Amazing. ADHA President, Matt Crespin gives an update on the campaign here: bit.ly/2QIWhIp
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Over 2000 dental hygienists have already sent their personal stories to Congress! Keep it rolling!
23 Mar 2020
ADHA has developed a new advocacy campaign asking Congress to include dental hygienists in any COVID-19 economic relief efforts. Visit the Action Center to share your personal story with your U.S. Senators & Representative & urge them to support hygienists bit.ly/39a6yUt
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Ann Battrell retweeted
20 Mar 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has brought uncertainty and hardship to many dental hygienists, and we want to offer some needed relief during this difficult time. For ADHA members on our quarterly payment plan, your payment scheduled for April 1 has been postponed to May 27.
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Ann Battrell retweeted
17 Mar 2020
ADHA has released COVID-19 interim practice guidelines, and a video message from the ADHA president on the latest dental hygiene updates. Watch now: bit.ly/2TUu8jo

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Ann Battrell retweeted
Great day representing @YourADHA along with @AnnBattrell in meetings with the US @Surgeon_General ‘s office discussing ways to collaborate and the upcoming US surgeon Generals report on oral health #imagine #adha #sgreport2020
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Ann Battrell retweeted
21 Nov 2019
Wondering what came out of the ADHA Fall Board meeting last month? We’ve created a special document to offer an inside look at what was discussed & what steps we plan to take to continue to support our members & the profession. Check out the highlights! bit.ly/2D5684c

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Ann Battrell retweeted
.@YourADHA President Matt Crespin MPH RDH: As I think about caring for patients with special needs, it is clear that the benefits of a unified voice for dental hygiene extend into the areas where we collaborate with other health care providers. bit.ly/2z5SXh6
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