Northeast Delta Dental

603 Equality

Tom Raffio interviews Amy Terravechia, the executive director of 603 Equality, a statewide nonprofit advocacy organization in New Hampshire. The conversation emphasizes the importance of building connections and understanding between the LGBTQ community and the broader New Hampshire community, viewing this as essential for creating a state where everyone can thrive.

Northern New England Dental Student Mentorship Program

Dr. Cynthia Yered and D2 student Chelsea Ty join Tom Raffio to discuss the Tufts Dental School's Northern New England dental student mentorship program. The program places first-year dental students in rural, underserved practices so they can connect classroom learning to real-world care. 

Tufts Dental School mentorship program

Tom Raffio hosts Dr. Adam Fasoli, who runs a dental practice in Middlebury, Vermont. The conversation focuses on the Tufts Dental School mentorship program, where Dr. Fasoli has hosted seven dental students over the years, showing them that rural practices can offer cutting-edge technology and fulfilling careers. 

AARP Employer Alliance

Tom Raffio hosts Christina FitzPatrick, State Director AARP NH to discuss the AARP Employer Alliance, a program where companies commit to an age-inclusive workforce. Program benefits include educational resources, and for larger organizations, a second tier that includes coaching to improve workplace culture.

Future In Sight

American Red Cross of Northern New England

Tom Raffio hosts Stephanie Couturier, CEO of American Red Cross Northern New England, for a comprehensive discussion about Red Cross Month in March and the organization's vital mission. The conversation covers the Red Cross's 140-year history, founded by Clara Barton to provide battlefield care during wartime, and how it has evolved to serve communities today.

NEC Football with Coach Kevin Kelly

Children's Dental Health

Tom Raffio hosts dental hygienist Christa Keddie on Northeast Delta Dental Radio to discuss National Children's Dental Health Month. Keddie, an oral health and wellness solutions specialist, shares her background growing up around dentistry and her decade-long career at Northeast Delta Dental implementing risk assessment programs. The conversation covers essential children's dental health topics including when to schedule the first dental visit (by age one or when the first tooth erupts), what causes tooth decay and how to prevent it.

The Kalahan K. Emery Memorial Fund

This episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio features host Tom Raffio interviewing Kraig Emery, founder of the Kalahan K. Emery Memorial Fund and New Hampshire's SUDC ambassador. Kraig shares the heartbreaking story of losing his healthy 2.5-year-old son Kalahan to Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) in March 2001. He emphasizes the importance of not withdrawing during grief, seeking counseling when ready, and allowing yourself to experience all emotions. The interview promotes an upcoming Run for Kalahan 5k on March 14th at Delta Dental to raise awareness and funds for SUDC research during SUDC Awareness Month. Race signups are linked here; https://runsignup.com/Race/NH/Concord/RunForKalihan5kMarchThAm

 

 

Preventive Dental Care Study

Tom Raffio interviews Dr. Ronald Davitt. The conversation covers key findings from a recent preventative dental care study. They explore important topics including establishing a dental home, the importance of early childhood dental visits (by age one or first tooth eruption), caries and periodontal risk assessments, and the connection between oral health and overall health, particularly heart health.