by rdhapconnect | Aug 5, 2024 | Community, Direct Access Dental Hygienist, General wellbeing
Why are we here? What is the history behind an RDHAP and the RDHAP program? The first dental hygiene educational program began in Bridgeport, Massachusetts in 1913.* The first dental hygiene graduates were sent out to teach people how to retain their teeth through...
by Nicole Bolinger | Apr 17, 2024 | Community, Member Spotlight
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 our founder, Elena (Elly) Francisco, MS, RDHAP. We’re so excited to hear from her and tell her story!! We...
by Nicole Bolinger | Mar 18, 2024 | Community, Special Health Care Needs
Hello all! This is Elly. I want to share a special magazine/resource with you all. Exceptional Parent is a magazine written by those affected by disabilities in life. I say, affected, not to infer a negative experience, but to describe this special experience in life....
by Nicole Bolinger | Feb 20, 2024 | Community, Diabetes, Direct Access Dental Hygienist, Member Spotlight, Nutrition, Older Persons, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Link
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 Ruth Reich Chandler, RDHAP. My name is Ruth and have been a proud hygienist for nearly 42 years. I graduated...
by Nicole Bolinger | Jan 17, 2024 | Community, Direct Access Dental Hygienist, Member Spotlight, Older Persons
Hello, and Happy New Year! My name is Jan Ochs, and I am a registered Dental Hygienist & RDHAP (Registered Dental Hygienist Alternative Practice). I have worked in Dentistry for 35 years. I grew up in a family of Dentists and Hygienists and started my career...
by Nicole Bolinger | Jan 8, 2024 | Community, Direct Access Dental Hygienist
We have some exciting news to share! RDHAP Connect’s founder, Elena Francisco, MSDH, RDHAP was appointed a member of the Board of Directors of the California State Rural Health Association. We are so proud of her! She has devoted her life to being a voice for...
