by Nicole Bolinger | Apr 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
The California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA) convened its annual conference in Folsom, California on Thursday, March 27, 2025. It proved to be an enrichening experience for many there, including me. I won’t spend a lot of time reviewing the presenters as I...
by Nicole Bolinger | Mar 10, 2025 | Community, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Link, Special Health Care Needs
I have been involved with two different advocacy organizations lobbying for bills and advocating for the populations the RDHAP serves. I remember my first Legislative Day as a member of the California Dental Hygienist’s Association. It began with a meeting in a...
by Nicole Bolinger | Feb 25, 2025 | Children, Direct Access Dental Hygienist, Member Spotlight, Older Persons
One of the perks of being a member of RDHAP Connect is being featured in a member spotlight on our website and social media pages. Today we’re spotlighting Cheryll Kidd, RDHAP. Below is a little information about Elise. Spotlight Questions...
by Nicole Bolinger | Feb 19, 2025 | Direct Access Dental Hygienist, Older Persons, Oral Health
On Saturday, February 8, 2025, the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry convened a symposium for health care providers on their Sacramento campus about aging and oral health. Full disclosure: I was on the planning committee. At first, I...
by Nicole Bolinger | Feb 1, 2025 | Children, Direct Access Dental Hygienist, Member Spotlight, Oral Health
One of the perks of being a member of RDHAP Connect is being featured in a member spotlight on our website and social media pages. Today we’re spotlighting Elyse Cop, RDHAP. Below is a little information about Elise. Elyse has been in the dental field for over 20...