Dental staffing platform onDiem awarded five people its inaugural Changemakers in Dentistry Award at the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) 2023 Annual Conference in July.
Each winner received a $3,000 grant and other prizes and honors.
The following were awarded for making an impact in the dental industry:
- Carrie Wucinich, RDH, founder of the Kindness Conquers Foundation, who works to support the well-being and oral health needs of children with cancer.
- Morris Mugo, RDH, founder of Safari N Smiles, who empowers diverse practitioners and organizes the provision of critical dental care in Africa.
- Sue Kassoff-Correia, CRDH, BS, clinical director for the Special Olympics and Special Smiles volunteer, who advocates for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Ryan Rutar, RDH, MAM, BS, BA, chair of the ADHA’s inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility committee and an RDH Magazine editorial advisory board member, who works to build a safe and inclusive dental industry for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Misty Mattingly, RDH, BS, senior vice president and chief dental hygiene officer at Sage, who works to improve the working conditions and livelihoods of hygienists.
