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Northeast Delta Dental is committed to communicating about the importance of good oral health to our customers and the communities we serve. Welcome to Northeast Delta Dental Radio.

Northeast Delta Dental


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 274 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Northeast Delta Dental

    Leadership New Hampshire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 24:44


    Tom Raffio and Will Stewart (executive director, Leadership NH) discuss the Leadership NH program.

    603 Legal Aid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 24:38


    Future in Sight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 24:38


    Tom Raffio interviews Dr. Randy Pierce, president and CEO of Future in Sight. 

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    New Hampshire Arthritis Walk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 24:20


    Tom Raffio interviews Julia Moore, the executive director of the Arthritis Foundation, who shares her personal connection to arthritis and highlights the impact of the condition on millions of adults and children. The upcoming Walk to Cure Arthritis on May 10 aims to build community and raise funds, with participants able to register as individuals or teams.

    Pancakes for Roger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 24:38


    Tom Raffio speaks with Susan Combs, founder of the Pancakes for Roger initiative, which began from a personal request to support veterans by providing free legal services. Susan shares her experiences with Vets Helping Vets, emphasizing the importance of community support for veterans.

    Coach Rob Grabill

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 24:26


    Tom Raffio interviews Reverend Rob Grabill, a seasoned coach and minister with over fifty years of experience in New Hampshire. Rob shares his transition to coaching girls' soccer at Sunapee High School and his commitment to fostering community engagement through the sport.

    CASA New Hampshire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 24:35


    Tom Raffio interviews Diane Valladares, the director of recruitment for CASA of New Hampshire. The conversation highlights the organization's mission to empower citizens to advocate for children facing abuse. Established in 1989, CASA trains volunteers to provide crucial support in child welfare cases.

    New Hampshire Fisher Cats Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 25:25


    Tom Raffio interviews Taylor Fisher, the general manager of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. They discuss preparations for opening day, returning popular events, numerous giveaways, and community initiatives, including a charity golf tournament.

    Capital Area Race Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 25:12


    Tom Raffio, the president and CEO and Ellen Raffio, wellness coordinator, Northeast Delta Dental discuss various races, including the Capital Area Race Series and the Celebrate Tom Walton 5K, which features a scenic route and a new 10K this year. The races not only promote fitness but also serve as fundraising events.

    Bringing Montessori Public with Meryl Levin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 25:37


    Taylor Fisher NHFC GM

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 25:06


    Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental interviews Taylor Fisher, General Manager of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.

    A career in the trades

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 25:02


    In this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, host Tom Raffio discusses the growing interest in trades education with guests Amanda Grappone Osmer and Roland Martin. They emphasize the need for skilled trades and the importance of supporting students in pursuing these careers, especially as parents often prioritize college over trades

    Lifelong Learning at OLLI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 24:41


    Tom Raffio interviews Tori Berube, Program Manager, OLLI, Osher Life Long Learning Institute at UNH. 

    CERT Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 24:52


    Tom Raffio interviews Arlene Magoon from Souhegan Valley CERT on the importance of community engagement in disaster preparedness and the success of the teen CERT program in fostering youth involvement. 

    New Hampshire Housing Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 24:07


    Tom Raffio and Robert Tourigny, executive director, NeighborWorks Southern NH,  delve into the escalating housing crisis in New Hampshire.

    Pancakes for Roger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 24:59


    Tom's guest on Northeast Delta Dental Radio this week is Susan L. Combs, CEO, Combs & Company, PPACA, ChHC, REBC. She is also the founder of the nonprofit initiative, Pancakes for Roger. Inspired by Susan's father's last request for pancakes, the initiative benefits the veteran community. Additionally, Susan discusses her book, Pancakes for Roger which offers life lessons and mentorship, while emphasizing the importance of connecting veterans with necessary resources.

    New England Healing Sports Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 24:54


    Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental and Carly Bascom, New England Healing Sports Association (NESA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to adaptive sports and recreation, discuss the importance of outdoor access for everyone. 

    Municipal Cybersecurity and Risk Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 24:52


    Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, and Ty Gagne, CEO of Primex, discuss the growing cybersecurity risks faced by local governments. 

    Girls on the Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 24:38


    Tom Raffio interviews Jen Hubbell, the executive director of Girls on the Run New Hampshire, who shares her inspiring journey from a high school runner to a leader in a nonprofit that empowers girls.

    All youth count Easterseals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 24:48


    Tom Raffio interviews Thomas Ware, program coordinator for All Youth Count at Easterseals NH and VT. They discuss the challenges faced by youth in New Hampshire, particularly those who are former foster youth. The conversation addresses the critical issues of affordable housing, childcare, transportation, and mental health access that hinder their well-being and opportunities. 

    Solar Energy Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 24:26


    Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, interviews Ted Donahue, owner of True Choice Energy LLC. Ted shares his journey from the cellular industry to the energy sector, emphasizing the importance of reducing electricity costs for consumers.

    Mount Washington Observatory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 25:20


    Tom interviews Charlie Buterbaugh, the president and CEO of the Mount Washington Observatory. Charlie shares his journey from teaching to journalism and highlights the observatory's role in providing weather forecasts and safety information for hikers. 

    A Fall Review NH Soccer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 25:06


    Concord Community Music School

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 24:51


    Tom Raffio interviews Daniel Acsadi, executive director of the Concord Community Music School. They discuss the school's 40th anniversary and highlight its role in fostering community through music. 

    Stories from a Helicopter Rescue Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 24:20


    Author Ty Gagne

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 25:02


    In this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, introduces guest Ty Gagne, CEO of PrimeX. Ty shares his journey from risk management to leading PrimeX, a public entity risk pool that supports local governments in New Hampshire.

    New England Healing Sports Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 24:35


    Oral care program for veterans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 25:39


    In this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, Tom Raffio introduces Dr. Mitch Couret, a long-time advocate for dental health, who discusses the challenges veterans face in accessing dental care. Dr. Couret highlights the high denial rates of dental services at the VA and the establishment of the New Hampshire Veterans Care Dental Program to assist those in need. 

    Ken Bosse, author of hiking books

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 25:05


    Tom Raffio interviews pastor, hiker and author Ken Bosse.

    Black Heritage Trail New Hampshire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 25:05


    Tom's guest on Northeast Delta Dental Radio is Terry Robinson, Marketing Specialist, Black Heritage Trail New Hampshire. Terry shares his journey from Washington to New Hampshire and his role in promoting black historical preservation. Tom and Terry discuss the transition to virtual and hybrid events during the pandemic, which have broadened access to the community. The Black Heritage Trail aims to educate the public about African American history in New Hampshire, emphasizing the importance of transparency and community support. The episode highlights upcoming events and the significance of preserving history through innovative methods like augmented reality.

    Traveling Tooth Fairies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 24:36


    Equine Immersion Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 25:08


    Tom's guests on Northeast Delta Dental Radio Tara Mahoney, LPC, LCMHC Founder & CEO of the Equine Immersion Project, LLC and Staff Sergeant, US Army Ret. Equine and Peer Support Specialist discussing the Equine Immersion Project.

    James Foley Legacy Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 25:08


    Rob Grabill- NH HS Soccer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 24:31


    BRASS Avalanche

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 24:37


    Tom Raffio and Cindy Berlack, chairperson & cofounder of BRASS Avalanche discuss the importance of avalanche safety education and the need for increased awareness and funding for avalanche safety initiatives. They emphasize the human factor in avalanche incidents, advocate for more visible signs and communication about avalanche danger at ski resorts, and encourage donations and support for BRASS Avalanche. The discussion concludes with recommendations for skiers to avoid potential avalanche disasters and the goal to reduce avalanche deaths.

    Center for Ethics in Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 25:04


    Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, discusses the importance of education, entrepreneurship, and wellness with Dr. Max Latona from the Center for Ethics and Society at Saint Anselm College.  

    New Hampshire Food Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 24:33


    Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, discusses the New Hampshire Food Bank with Eileen Liponis, executive director. The organization aims to end hunger in the state, distributing over sixteen million pounds of food last year.

    Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 25:19


    Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, interviews Marianne Jones, CEO of the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire, on Northeast Delta Dental Radio. The organization's mission is to improve animal welfare and support pet owners. The Animal Rescue League collaborates with other shelters, relies on fundraising events for financial support, and emphasizes the emotional challenges of working in the animal welfare industry. They encourage donations, event sponsorship, and business partnerships to sustain their operations.

    Equine immersion therapy for veterans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 25:19


    Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental and host of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, discusses Equine Immersion Project with founder Tara Mahoney and retired staff sergeant Justin Grant. The project uses horses for mental health counseling, focusing on veterans and aiming to raise awareness about veteran suicides. Equine Immersion Foundation, a tax-deductible organization, encourages donations and emphasizes the importance of community in the healing process for veterans.

    Grappone in the Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 25:11


    Citizens Count

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 25:06


    Tom Raffio, president & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental interviews Anna Brown, Executive Director of Citizens Count, who shares her passion for New Hampshire and the organization's mission to make citizen engagement easier by providing unbiased information about issues and candidates. 

    Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNH

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 25:01


    Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental and Tori Berube, program manager, OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) discuss the benefits of lifelong learning for older adults, focusing on the social, cognitive, and health benefits of lifelong learning, as well as the impact on longevity. They also highlight the upcoming fall term for OLLI, offering about 170 courses statewide.  

    Halias Safety Symposium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 25:25


    Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental discusses the upcoming Halias Safety Symposium with Paul Dean and John Stevens,  co-chairs of the Halias Safety Symposium, and Major Russ Conte, New Hampshire state police health and wellness coordinator. The symposium, in its ninth year, focuses on mental health awareness for first responders, clinicians, and educators.

    Affordable Housing Crisis in New Hampshire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 24:13


    Tom Raffio discusses the affordable housing crisis in New Hampshire on Northeast Delta Dental Radio with Robert Tourigny, executive director of NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire. The discussion highlights the organization's efforts in providing affordable housing and assisting first-time homebuyers.

    Manchester school superintendent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 23:56


    Tom Raffio, president &CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, discusses the achievements of the Manchester School District with Dr. Jennifer Gillis, the district's superintendent. 

    CariedAway school based oral health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 24:12


    Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental and Dr. Richard Niederman discuss the importance of oral health, education, and general wellness and the state-based program CariedAway.

    Lions Cup Soccer 2024 preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 24:59


    Tom Raffio, president & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, discusses the upcoming Lions Cup soccer games with Reverend Rob Grable, head coach at Hanover High School. 

    A Brit's journey to US citizenship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 24:21


    Tom Raffio, president & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, interviews Claire Gruenfelder, director of human resources at New England College. Claire shares her journey of becoming a US citizen, discussing her career, immigration, and the process of applying for citizenship

    NH Fisher Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 25:03


    Tom Raffio, president & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, speaks with Michael Neis, General Manager of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The pair discuss Northeast Delta Dental's partnership with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and their focus on promoting oral health and community engagement.

    Big Brothers Big Sisters NH & V

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 24:45


    Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, hosts Northeast Delta Dental Radio and introduces Stacy Kramer, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire and Vermont. Stacy discusses her career path, the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters, and how people can get involved.

    Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 24:49


    Tom Raffio interviews Jonathan Routhier, COO at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, The discussion focuses on mental health awareness and the importance of mental health as well as the workforce shortage, the game-changing role of telehealth, and the transition to a fully open access model for outpatient care. The new model aims to greatly improve access and reduce long wait times, crucial for individuals seeking help.

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