#76 - Expanding the Scope of Hygiene with Alyssa Aberle

Tooth or Dare Podcast

Alyssa Aberle is the former president of the Colorado Dental Hygienists' Association and dental hygienist pushing forward some of the most progressive legislation in Colorado for dental hygienists. Alyssa has a unique ability to see the potential of hygiene and actively enacts that future in her advocacy work. We talk about the disconnection between dentists and hygienists, the severely limiting position that some states impose on dental hygienists, and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF). Alyssa Aberle answers these questions and more: • What are the limitations for hygienists in different states? • How can we learn from Colorado and advocate for it in our own states? • What is the future of dental and hygiene education in America? We are grateful to have Dentsply Sirona as this weeks’ sponsor. The Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System from Dentsply Sirona is ergonomically designed to reduce strain and musculoskeletal disorders. We both use the Nupro Freedom along with the splatter free Nupro prophy paste in our practices. Its unique proprietary formulation is designed to deliver consistent, splatter-free performance. It boasts excellent stain removal and polishing, with color-coded grit options and 13 gluten-free flavors. We have an extra special promotion with Dentsply Sirona until May 15th! Buy 1 Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System and get 1 free footpedal or outer sheath! Find all the information at this link, or scroll down for the promo code and instructions: https://www.instagram.com/p/COa0NjkFYIS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The 90741L03 SKU comes with 3 outer sheaths to help you stay CDC Compliant, but if you have to share your unit with another op, you might need an extra! OR if you just can’t step away from the foot pedal, you can get the foot pedal and stay in your comfort zone! https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/categories/preventive/nupro-polishing.html Here is the link to the infographic of the legal scope of hygienists work across all 50 states: https://oralhealthworkforce.org/resources/variation-in-dental-hygiene-scope-of-practice-by-state/ Here are examples of Dr. Jeanette MacLean’s educational videos on SDF application: https://www.dentaltown.com/onlinece/details/803/silver-is-the-new-black-improving-your-practice-with-silver-diamine-fluoride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPyYpZYfrHQ Alyssa’s biography: Alyssa Aberle is Colorado dental hygienist with a deep understanding of our profession and a big dream for our future. Alyssa has spent her dental hygiene career working with several local nonprofit organizations including Kids In Need of Dentistry, Salud Family Health Centers, Colorado Orthodontic Foundation, and STRIDE Community Health Center (formerly MCPN). While working with these nonprofit organizations, Alyssa pursued a Master’s in Business Administration to gain a deeper grasp on organizational management and leadership. Alyssa currently works for a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in their mobile school-based dental program and also works part-time for the Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association. Alyssa is passionate about advocacy and advancing the profession of dental hygiene. Married to a Colorado native, Alyssa and her family of 5 spend most of their free time outdoors hiking, backpacking, and boating. Alyssa loves rocking out to 90’s music, movie theater popcorn, and chai tea.

Find Alyssa Aberle online:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/alyssa.hygienist/

Colorado Dental Hygienists' Association Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/CODHA

Colorado Dental Hygienists' Association Website: http://codha.org/

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