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Friday, October 3, 2025
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
PST
CT01: Fundamental of Dental Technology – Digital Intraoral Scanning (Additional Fee)
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
PST
CT01: Fundamental of Dental Technology – Digital Intraoral Scanning (Additional Fee)
Speaker:
Volinder S. Dhesi, DDS
Certification
Sponsored By Dentsply Sirona
CE: 4.0
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
PST
R01: Registration Open
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
PST
R01: Registration Open
Location: LBCC - Lobby
CE: 0.0
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PST
EW01: Educators Workshop (Additional Fee)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PST
EW01: Educators Workshop (Additional Fee)
Location: Hyatt Regency-Seaview Ballroom ABC
Moderator:
JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA
– ADHA
Speaker:
David Waldschmidt, Ph.D.
Speaker:
Monica W. Nenad, DHEd
– Rio Salado College
Speaker:
Leciel K. Bono, RDH-ER, MS, EdDc, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Idaho State University,
Speaker:
Lancette VanGuilder, RDH, BS, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– ADHA
Speaker:
Amy Coplen, RDH, DT, MS
– Pacific University
CE: 4.0
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PST
CT02: Contemporary Ultrasonic Instrumentation: Integrating Technology in Navigating the Biofilm Frontier (Additional Fee)
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PST
CT02: Contemporary Ultrasonic Instrumentation: Integrating Technology in Navigating the Biofilm Frontier (Additional Fee)
Speaker:
Dani Botbyl, RDH (she/her/hers)
Certification
Sponsored By Dentsply Sirona
CE: 4.0
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
F01: ADHA Foundation Beach Clean Up
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
F01: ADHA Foundation Beach Clean Up
Location: Offsite- Alamitos Beach
Sponsored By
CE: 0.0
3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
PST
NE01: First Time, Best Time! First-Timers Attendee Reception (Invite Only)
3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
PST
NE01: First Time, Best Time! First-timers Attendee Reception (Invite Only)
Location: LBCC - 101AB
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
PST
NE02: Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
PST
NE02: Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
PST
NE03: Professional Headshot Booth
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
PST
NE03: Professional Headshot Booth
Location: LBCC - Exhibit Hall AB
Sponsored By
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
PST
SS01: ADHA/Dentsply Sirona Graduate Student Clinician's Research Program
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
PST
SS01: ADHA/Dentsply Sirona Graduate Student Clinician's Research Program
Location: LBCC - 103ABC
Sponsored By Dentsply Sirona
CE: 2.0
11:55 PM
PST
AWARD1: 2025 Awards Program
11:55 PM
PST
AWARD1: Hygienist Proud – Student Award
Awards Program
Sponsored By Crest Oral-B
CE: 0.0
11:55 PM
PST
AWARD2: Irene Newman Outstanding Clinician Award
Awards Program
CE: 0.0
11:55 PM
PST
AWARD3: ADHA Standout Seven Award
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
11:55 PM
PST
AWARD4: Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene
Awards Program
Sponsored By LISTERINE
CE: 0.0
11:55 PM
PST
AWARD5: Ann Battrell Visionary Legacy Award
Awards Program
Sponsored By Crest Oral-B
CE: 0.0
Saturday, October 4, 2025
6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
PST
R02: Registration Open
6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
PST
R02: Registration Open
Location: LBCC - Lobby
CE: 0.0
6:30 AM – 7:15 AM
PST
NE05: Sunrise Yoga (Additional Fee)
6:30 AM – 7:15 AM
PST
NE05: Sunrise Yoga (Additional Fee)
Location: Hyatt Regency-Beacon A
CE: 0.0
6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
PST
NE06: Mix n' Mingle Networking Lounge
6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
PST
NE06: Mix n' Mingle Networking Lounge
Location: LBCC - Pacific Cafe
Sponsored By
CE: 0.0
7:15 AM – 8:15 AM
PST
FSC01: Fireside Chat Presented by ADHA Membership – Session #1
7:15 AM – 8:15 AM
PST
FSC01: Fireside Chat Presented by ADHA Membership – Session #1
CE: .75
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
PST
ED01: WNL: Within Normal Limits or a Dangerous Assumption?
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
PST
ED01: WNL: Within Normal Limits or a Dangerous Assumption?
Primary Speaker:
Jo-Anne Jones, Dip DH FIADFE (she/her/hers)
– RDH Connection Inc.
Smile Strong: Preventive Strategies for Optimal Oral Health
Sponsored By
CE: 1.5
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
PST
ED02: Dreamin' Big: Unlocking Generational Learning through Neuroscience
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
PST
ED02: Dreamin' Big: Unlocking Generational Learning Through Neuroscience
Primary Speaker:
Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, MSDH, DHSc, FADHA
– West Coast University
Co-Speaker:
April Turner, RDH, MSDH, Ed.D (she/her/hers)
– West Coast University
Future Focus: Transforming Learning Through Modern Methodologies
CE: 1.5
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
PST
ED03: ADS
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
PST
ED03: ADS
CE: 1.5
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
PST
ED04: It's Not Right, But It Isn't Wrong
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
PST
ED04: It's Not Right, But It Isn't Wrong
Primary Speaker:
Monica W. Nenad, DHEd
– Rio Salado College
Future Focus: Transforming Learning Through Modern Methodologies
CE: 1.5
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
PST
H04: Hands-on: Reinvigorate Homecare: Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis – iTOP
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
PST
H04: Hands-on: Reinvigorate Homecare: Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis – iTOP
Primary Speaker:
Sarah Jackson, RDH, MSDH (she/her/hers)
– Eastern Washington University
Speaker:
Futun Alkhalifah, BSDH, MS, PhD(c)
Co-Speaker:
Karynn Abrams, RDH, MS
– Eastern Washington University
Hands-on Workshops: Enhancing Your Clinical Skills
Sponsored By
CE: 6.0
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
PST
ED05: Implant Assessment, Maintenance, Home-Care for Educators
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
PST
ED05: Implant Assessment, Maintenance, Home-care for Educators
Speaker:
Susan S. Wingrove, RDH BS
– Wingrove Dynamics
Smile Strong: Preventive Strategies for Optimal Oral Health
Sponsored By
CE: 1.5
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
PST
ED06: Brunch & Learn
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
PST
ED06: Colgate NDHM Session
Primary Speaker:
Victoria V. Patrounova, RDH, MHA
– The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
Sponsored By
CE: 1.5
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
PST
ED07: Save A Tooth: Dental Hygienist's Role in Minimally Invasive Dentistry
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
PST
ED07: Save a Tooth: Dental Hygienist's Role in Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Primary Speaker:
Alyssa Aberle, RDH MBA CDIPC FADHA
– AlyssaRDH
Mastering Emerging Technologies
CE: 1.5
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
PST
ED08: Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes: An Evaluation of the Periodontal-Systemic Link
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
PST
ED08: Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes: An Evaluation of the Periodontal-systemic Link
Speaker:
Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RFRDH
– Katrina RDH LLC; AZPerio PLLC
Co-Speaker:
Dale Stewart, MBA (he/him/his)
Precision Practice: Meeting Patient Needs
CE: 1.5
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
PST
FSC03: Fireside Chat – Communication and Influencing
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
PST
FSC03: Fireside Chat – Communication and Influencing
Speaker :
Lancette VanGuilder, RDH, BS, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– ADHA
Sponsored By
CE: .75
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
PST
EH06: Aspen Dental Puppy Play Pen
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
PST
EH06: Aspen Dental Puppy Play Pen
Location: LBCC - Exhibit Hall AB
Sponsored By
CE: 0
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
PST
EH01: Exhibits Open/Health & Wellness Pavilion
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
PST
EH01: Exhibits Open/Health & Wellness Pavilion
Location: LBCC - Exhibit Hall AB
Sponsored By Philips
CE: 1.0
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
PST
NE07: Professional Headshot Booth
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
PST
NE07: Professional Headshot Booth
Location: LBCC - Exhibit Hall AB
Sponsored By
CE: 0.0
11:15 AM – 2:45 PM
PST
H03: Hands-On: Sponsored by VOCO
11:15 AM – 2:45 PM
PST
H03: Hands-on: Sponsored by VOCO
Primary Speaker:
William J. Paveletz, DMD
– VOCO
Co-Speaker:
Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc, AADH
– Dr. Joy, RDH
Hands-on Workshops: Enhancing Your Clinical Skills
Sponsored By
CE: 3.5
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
PST
LL02: Lunch & Learn Sponsored by Kenvue
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
PST
LL02: Lunch & Learn Sponsored by Kenvue
Sponsored By
CE: 1.5
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
PST
NE08: ADHA Awards Reception
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
PST
NE08: ADHA Awards Reception (Additional Fee)
Location: LBCC - 103ABC
Sponsored By
CE: 0
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
PST
H02: Hands-On: Stay Sharp: Mastering Instrument Sharpening
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
PST
H02: Hands-on: Stay Sharp: Mastering Instrument Sharpening
Primary Speaker:
Whitney Howerton, MDH, RDH, CDIPC
– Paradise Dental Technologies
Co-Speaker:
Lisa Baker
Hands-on Workshops: Enhancing Your Clinical Skills
Sponsored By
CE: 1.5
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
PST
FSC04: Fireside Chat Presented by AAP
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
PST
FSC04: Fireside Chat Presented by AAP
CE: .75
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PST
ED09: Investigating Vitamins & Minerals: Uncovering the Who, What, When, Where & How
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PST
ED09: Investigating Vitamins & Minerals: Uncovering the Who, What, When, Where & How
Speaker:
Breezy Bonney, RDH, BSDH, MS
– The Lazy Hygienist
Smile Strong: Preventive Strategies for Optimal Oral Health
Sponsored By
CE: 1.0
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PST
ED10: Revolutionizing Dentistry with Artificial Intelligence
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PST
ED10: Revolutionizing Dentistry with Artificial Intelligence
Primary Speaker:
Gordon Barfield, DDS (he/him/his)
– Overjet
Mastering Emerging Technologies
Sponsored By
CE: 1.0
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PST
ED11: Breaking Barriers: Expanding Hygiene Beyond Traditional Dentistry
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PST
ED11: Breaking Barriers: Expanding Hygiene Beyond Traditional Dentistry
Primary Speaker:
Lisa A. Balint, MPH, RDH, EPDH (she/her/hers)
– Capitol Dental Care
Precision Practice: Meeting Patient Needs
CE: 1.0
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PST
ED12: Weight Matters: Navigating Obesity in Dental Practice
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PST
ED12: Weight Matters: Navigating Obesity in Dental Practice
Primary Speaker:
Victoria V. Patrounova, RDH, MHA
– The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
Precision Practice: Meeting Patient Needs
CE: 1.0
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PST
ED14: Dental Hygiene-Protective Factors for Job Satisfaction
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PST
ED14: Dental Hygiene-Protective Factors for Job Satisfaction
Primary Speaker:
Kelly L. Schroeder, RDH, MS (she/her/hers)
– CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Smile Strong: Preventive Strategies for Optimal Oral Health
Sponsored By
CE: 1.0
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
PST
NE09: Professional Fellows Reception (Invite Only)
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
PST
NE09: Professional Fellows Reception (Invite Only)
Location: Hyatt Regency-Beacon Rotunda
CE: 0.0
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
PST
NE10: ADHA Foundation Reception
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
PST
NE10: ADHA Foundation Reception
CE: 0.0
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
PST
NE11: ADEA Reception (Invite Only)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
PST
NE11: ADEA Reception (Invite Only)
Location: Hyatt Regency-Beacon A
CE: 0.0
Sunday, October 5, 2025
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
PST
NE13: Sound Bath (Additional Fee)
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
PST
NE13: Sound Bath (Additional Fee)
Location: Hyatt Regency-Beacon A
CE: 0.0
7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
PST
R03: Registration Open
7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
PST
R03: Registration Open
Location: LBCC- Lobby
CE: 0.0
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
PST
FSC05: Fireside Chat Presented by Kenvue
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
PST
FSC05: Fireside Chat Presented by Kenvue
Sponsored By
CE: .75
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
PST
ED15: Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness with the Flip Classroom Model
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
PST
ED15: Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness with the Flip Classroom Model
Primary Speaker:
Sonika Masih, BDS, MS
– Minnesota State University, Mankato
Co-Speaker:
Anitha Peddireddy, BDS, MDS, PhD
– Minnesota State University,Mankato
Future Focus: Transforming Learning Through Modern Methodologies
CE: 1.0
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
PST
ED16: Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Oral Health Care Delivery?
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
PST
ED16: Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Oral Health Care Delivery?
Primary Speaker:
Kelly L. Schroeder, RDH, MS (she/her/hers)
– CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Mastering Emerging Technologies
Sponsored By
CE: 1.0
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
PST
ED17: Riding the Waves: Fostering Resilience in Dental Hygiene Students
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
PST
ED17: Riding the Waves: Fostering Resilience in Dental Hygiene Students
Primary Speaker:
Toni McLeroy, CRDH, MSDH, MSDH
– State College of Florida
Future Focus: Transforming Learning Through Modern Methodologies
CE: 1.0
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
PST
ED18: ADHA/CSG Legislative Workshop
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
PST
ED18: ADHA/CSG Legislative Workshop
Speaker:
JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA
– ADHA
Speaker:
Matt Shafer
– National Center for Interstate Compacts at The Council of State Governments
Speaker :
Sarah O. Ostrander, RDH, DHSc
– American Dental Association
CE: 1.0
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
PST
FSC06: Fireside Chat Presented by ADHA Membership – Session #2
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
PST
FSC06: Fireside Chat Presented by ADHA Membership – Session #2
CE: .75
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
PST
H05: Hands-On: Light Up Your Hygiene Practice: Hands-On Laser Training
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
PST
H05: Hands-on: Light up Your Hygiene Practice: Hands-on Laser Training
Primary Speaker:
Joy Raskie, RDH
– Advanced Dental Hygiene
Hands-on Workshops: Enhancing Your Clinical Skills
CE: 1.5
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
PST
EH07: Aspen Dental Puppy Play Pen
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
PST
EH07: Aspen Dental Puppy Play Pen
Location: LBCC - Exhibit Hall AB
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
PST
EH04: Exhibits Open/Health & Wellness Pavilion
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
PST
EH04: Exhibits Open/Health & Wellness Pavilion
Location: LBCC - Exhibit Hall AB
Sponsored By Philips
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
PST
NE14: Professional Headshot Booth
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
PST
NE14: Professional Headshot Booth
Location: LBCC - Exhibit Hall AB
Sponsored By
CE: 0.0
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
PST
LL04: Lunch & Learn – Join the Conversation on Hygienist Inspired
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
PST
LL04: Lunch & Learn – Join the Conversation on Hygienist Inspired
Primary Speaker:
Marlyce James, MEd, RDH, CDA
– ADHA
Sponsored By
CE: 1.5
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
PST
SS02: NEXGEN: Undergraduate Student Professional Presentation Program Lunch & Learn
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
PST
SS02: NEXGEN: Undergraduate Student Professional Presentation Program Lunch & Learn
Sponsored By
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
PST
SS03: ADHA/Dentsply Sirona Graduate Student Clinician's Research Program Reception
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
PST
SS03: ADHA/Dentsply Sirona Graduate Student Clinician's Research Program Reception (Invite Only)
Sponsored By
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
PST
H07: Hands-On: Ergonomically Fit – Posture Correction for the Dental Hygienist
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
PST
H07: Hands-On: Ergonomically Fit – Posture Correction for the Dental Hygienist
Primary Speaker:
Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT
– ErgoFitLife
Hands-on Workshops: Enhancing Your Clinical Skills
CE: 1.0
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
PST
H08: Mastering Compliance: Easily Create an Exposure Control Plan
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
PST
H08: Mastering Compliance: Easily Create an Exposure Control Plan
Primary Speaker:
Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS, CDIPC
– College of Eastern Idaho
Hands-on Workshops: Enhancing Your Clinical Skills
CE: 1.0
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
PST
FSC07: Fireside Chat Presented by Aquoralvvvvv
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
PST
FSC07: Fireside Chat Presented by Aquoral
Sponsored By
CE: .75
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
ED19: Fluoride: The Wrongfully Accused
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
ED19: Fluoride: The Wrongfully Accused
Primary Speaker:
Matt Crespin, RDH, MPH, FADHA (he/him/his)
– Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin
Smile Strong: Preventive Strategies for Optimal Oral Health
CE: 1.5
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
ED20: Moving Dentistry Forward with Photobiomodulation
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
ED20: Moving Dentistry Forward with Photobiomodulation
Primary Speaker:
Janessa M. Bock, RDH
– Ultradent, Hager Worldwide, Closys, Orascoptic
Mastering Emerging Technologies
CE: 1.5
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
ED21: Empowering Dental Hygienists to Advocate for your Profession
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
ED21: Empowering Dental Hygienists to Advocate for Your Profession
Primary Speaker:
Lisa J. Rowley, MSDH, RDH, CDA, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Oregon Dental Hygienists' Association
Co-Speaker:
Katherine Williamson, MA
– ADHA
Precision Practice: Meeting Patient Needs
CE: 1.5
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
ED22: Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care Workshop
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
ED22: Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care Workshop
Primary Speaker:
Katie L. Pudwill, RDH, PhD
– University of South Dakota
Smile Strong: Preventive Strategies for Optimal Oral Health
CE: 1.5
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
ED23: AI Dreamin': Transforming Hygiene Education and Clinical Practice
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
ED23: AI Dreamin': Transforming Hygiene Education and Clinical Practice
Primary Speaker:
Peggy J. Lelesi, RDH, BSDH, MSDH, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Idaho State University, Cerritos College, Cypress College
Co-Speaker:
Leciel K. Bono, RDH-ER, MS, EdDc, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Idaho State University,
Future Focus: Transforming Learning Through Modern Methodologies
CE: 1.5
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
ED24: 2025: What's New in Periodontal Instrumentation
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
PST
ED24: 2025: What's New in Periodontal Instrumentation
Primary Speaker:
Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS
– Pattison Institute
Precision Practice: Meeting Patient Needs
CE: 1.5
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
PST
ED25: Session Sponsored by Aquoral
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
PST
ED25: Session Sponsored by Aquoral
Sponsored By
CE: 1.5
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
PST
ED26: AAOM
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
PST
ED26: AAOM
CE: 1.5
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
PST
ED27: Salivary Diagnostics: Dreamin' of Early Detection
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
PST
ED27: Salivary Diagnostics: Dreamin' of Early Detection
Primary Speaker:
Leciel K. Bono, RDH-ER, MS, EdDc, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Idaho State University,
Co-Speaker:
Courtney Rudick, RDH, MS, PhD, FADHA, CHES
– Idaho State University
Precision Practice: Meeting Patient Needs
CE: 1.5
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
PST
ED28: Getting Them To ASK for Treatment
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
PST
ED28: Getting Them to ASK for Treatment
Primary Speaker:
Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RFRDH
– Katrina RDH LLC; AZPerio PLLC
Precision Practice: Meeting Patient Needs
CE: 1.5
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
PST
ED29: RAPID FIRE SESSION
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
PST
ED29: Rapid Fire Session
Smile Strong: Preventive Strategies for Optimal Oral Health
CE: 1.5
4:17 PM – 4:32 PM
PST
ED29-01: RAPID FIRE SESSION – From Patient Outcomes to Professional Growth: How Research Can Unlock Career Potential
Primary Speaker:
Danna R. Paulson, MSDH, RDH, CCRP
– University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry
Quick Bites: Careers in Dental Hygiene
4:34 PM – 4:49 PM
PST
ED29-02: RAPID FIRE SESSION – Global Health Dental Care-life in Shirati, Tanzania
Primary Speaker:
Beth Monnin, RDH, MSEd (she/her/hers)
– University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
Quick Bites: Careers in Dental Hygiene
4:51 PM – 5:06 PM
PST
ED29-03: RAPID FIRE SESSION – Implementing Critical Thinking into Oral Imaging Courses
Primary Speaker:
Jerelyn Smith, RDH, MSDH, CDA, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Ferris State University
Future Focus: Transforming Learning Through Modern Methodologies
5:08 PM – 5:23 PM
PST
ED29-04: RAPID FIRE SESSION – Partner with ClearClub – Enhanced Patient Care and Revenue
Primary Speaker:
Pablo Osorio, n/a
– ClearClub
Co-Speaker:
Travis Lindstrom, MBA (he/him/his)
– Clear Club
Precision Practice: Meeting Patient Needs
5:25 PM – 5:40 PM
PST
ED29-05: RAPID FIRE SESSION – The Transformative Gifts of a Dental Hygiene Journey
Primary Speaker:
Kristen L. Simmons, RDH, PhD, MHA, BSDH, EPP
– Pacific University
Quick Bites: Careers in Dental Hygiene
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
PST
ED30: Nutrition: A Vital Partner in Oral Microbiome Balance
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
PST
ED30: Nutrition: A Vital Partner in Oral Microbiome Balance
Primary Speaker:
Anne O. Rice, RDH, BS (she/her/hers)
– Oral Systemic Seminars
Precision Practice: Meeting Patient Needs
CE: 1.5
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
PST
NE15: Hygienists of Tomorrow Student Reception
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
PST
NE15: Hygienists of Tomorrow Student Reception
Location: Off-site: Secret Island Lounge
CE: 0.0
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
PST
NE16: Stars of Hollywood Awards for Excellence & President's Dinner Soirée
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
PST
NE16: Stars of Hollywood Awards for Excellence & President's Dinner Soirée
Location: LBCC - Pacific Ballroom
Sponsored By
CE: 0.0
8:45 PM – 11:00 PM
PST
NE17: ADHA After Dark Evening Event
8:45 PM – 11:00 PM
PST
NE17: ADHA After Dark Evening Event
Location: LBCC - Pacific Ballroom
CE: 0.0
Monday, October 6, 2025
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
PST
R04: Registration Open
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
PST
R04: Registration Open
Location: LBCC- Lobby
CE: 0.0
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
PST
ED31: Effective Strategies to Combat Dental Health Misinformation
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
PST
ED31: Effective Strategies to Combat Dental Health Misinformation
Primary Speaker:
Whitney DiFoggio, MA, RDH (she/her/hers)
– Teeth Talk Girl
Smile Strong: Preventive Strategies for Optimal Oral Health
CE: 1.5
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
PST
ED33: Dental Diversity - the Act of Practicing independently Together
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
PST
ED33: Dental Diversity – The Act of Practicing Independently Together
Primary Speaker:
Diane M. Mullins, RDH, MS, CDIPC
– DMM International
Precision Practice: Meeting Patient Needs
CE: 1.5
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
PST
ED34: Strengthening Community Voice in Medical Dental Integration
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
PST
ED34: Strengthening Community Voice in Medical Dental Integration
Primary Speaker:
Matt Crespin, RDH, MPH, FADHA (he/him/his)
– Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin
Co-Speaker:
Lindsay Deinhammer, BSN, RN
– Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin
Smile Strong: Preventive Strategies for Optimal Oral Health
CE: 1.0
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
PST
ED35: Dental Implants - Parts, Pieces, Chemistry, and Compatibility
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
PST
ED35: Dental Implants - Parts, Pieces, Chemistry, and Compatibility
Primary Speaker:
Lynn Pencek, RDH, MS (she/her/hers)
– Practice at Your Best, LLC
Precision Practice: Meeting Patient Needs
CE: 1.0
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
PST
ED36: AAP
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
PST
ED36: AAP
CE: 1.0
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
PST
ED37: Dental Hygienists as Leaders of Community-Based Oral Health Systems
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
PST
ED37: Dental Hygienists as Leaders of Community-Based Oral Health Systems
Primary Speaker:
Valerie J. Phillips, MS, RDHAP
– California Northstate University
Co-Speaker:
Paul Glassman, DDS, MA, MBA
– California Northstate University
Smile Strong: Preventive Strategies for Optimal Oral Health
CE: 1.5
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
PST
ED38: Inclusive Dental: Build a Team & Practice for Neurodiversity
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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ED38: Inclusive Dental: Build a Team & Practice for Neurodiversity
Primary Speaker:
Courtney Thompson, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
– Believe Dental
Precision Practice: Meeting Patient Needs
CE: 1.5
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
PST
ED39: Lip Fillers Gone Wrong: How to Navigate the Aesthetic Boom
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
PST
ED39: Lip Fillers Gone Wrong: How to Navigate the Aesthetic Boom
Primary Speaker:
Andreina Sucre Beltran, International Dentist
– CRDH, International dentist, MSc
Precision Practice: Meeting Patient Needs
CE: 1.5