Northeast Delta Dental

Tom Raffio sits down with Beth Daisy, Vision Rehabilitation Manager at Future In Sight to explore the affects UV rays can have on your vision and the simple steps you can take to protect your sight all year long.

Tom Raffio interviews Dr. Jeff Walawender Vice President, Provider Network and Clinical Strategies at Northeast Delta Dental on the findings of the 2026 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report. Dr. Walawender turns the tables and asks Tom about the ADA Oral Health 2050 panel for which he has been chosen to be a panelist. 

Tom interviews Aimee Terravechia, Executive Director of 603 Equality on Pride month. The pair discuss the history of the celebration and events in the New Hampshire area.

Tom Raffio interviews Myra Nikitas  and Mary Duquette, co-founders of The Traveling Tooth Fairies.

Tom Raffio interviews Gail Brown, Executive Director, NH Oral Health Coalition. The pair discuss the Texas A&M study findings showing that rural residents, Medicaid recipients, and uninsured individuals are disproportionately affected by lack of dental access.   

Tom Raffio interviews Dr. Nevin Zablotsky, Senior Consultant at Nova Southeastern University School of Dentistry and Medicine and tobacco cessation expert on the impact of smoking on your oral and overall health. 

For Mental Health Awareness Month, Tom Raffio interviews Jonathan Routhier, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester.

Tom Raffio welcomes JerriAnne Boggis, Executive Director of Black Heritage Trail NH. JerriAnne describes the newly created mural by Nashua-based artist Manny Ramirez of Positive Street Art, which depicts Ona Judge stepping off the ship Nancy onto the Portsmouth docks capturing the hope and excitement of her first moment of freedom. The mural is to be unveiled on May 23.  

Tom Raffio interviews Jen Hubbell, the executive director of Girls on the Run New Hampshire. They discuss the mission and structure of Girls on the Run,  an after-school program for girls ages 8–11 that uses running and a curriculum focused on empowerment, confidence, and healthy living. Jen emphasizes that running is in the name, but the real goal is forward motion and joyfulness. Over 2.7 million girls have been reached in 30 years.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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    

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.