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Ms. Amanda Hill Infection Control/Innovations in Dentistry Norfolk, VA

  • Speaker, Writer, Industry Consultant and Waterline Warrior
  • Recipient of OSAP's Emerging Infection Control Leader Award, 2022
  • Editorial Board, RDH magazine, Dentistry IQ, OSAP’s Infection Control In Practice

Online Courses
On8015 - Learning Your Lines: Maintaining your Dental Unit Water and Suction Lines for Optimal Safety
Type:   
In-Person Attendee Fee: $65.00  Online Attendee Fee: $90.00
AGD Code: 130

With all the lines coming in and going out of our operatories, do we understand how to care for them for maximum efficiency, effectiveness, and safety?

 

Science proves most of the aerosols originate from our (Dental Unit Waterlines) DUWLs. And of course, our suction is critical, keeping our patients from drowning!  Attendees will learn the why, how, and what of dental water and suction lines. You will leave this course as a "Line Leader", returning to your operatory with the confidence that you "Know Your Lines!!!"

 

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Date Available: 10/1/25

Date Reviewed: 3/1/26

Date Removed: 10/30/26

Thursday Courses
Th6030 - Breaking the Chain: Mastering Infection-Control Basics
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

Infection control is more than a checklist—it’s essential to patient safety, team protection and practice integrity. This course simplifies compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines while covering key topics like sterilization, dental unit waterline protocols, PPE, sharps, and safe injection practices. Attendees will gain practical strategies to manage infection prevention systems, improve team communication, and reduce risk. Learn how to create a culture of safety, avoid costly penalties, and confidently uphold the highest standards in your dental practice.

Th6055 - Learning Your Lines: Maintaining your Dental Unit Water and Suction Lines for Optimal Safety
Time: 2 - 4 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

There are lines coming in and out of our operatories, but do you understand how to care for them for maximum efficiency, effectiveness, and safety? Science proves most of the aerosols come from our DUWLs (Dental Unit Waterlines). And we need our suction to keep patients from drowning!  Attendees will learn to apply the why, how, and what of dental water and suction lines, turning you into a Line Leader where you can head back into your op and Know Your Lines!!!

Friday Courses
Fr6058 - Hygiene All-Day Track
Time: 8 AM - 4 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $195.00  Other Fee: $125.00
AGD Code: 550

Amanda Hill| 8 – 9:30 a.m. | The Curious Clinician: Reigniting Passion and Embracing Emerging Trends

As dentistry evolves at lightning speed, many clinicians feel overwhelmed, burned out or disconnected from their purpose. This course offers a refreshing reset—inviting participants to harness curiosity as a clinical advantage and personal lifeline. Explore emerging trends like minimally invasive care, biofilm management, and Dentistry 3.0 while learning practical strategies for communication, team integration, and implementation. Gain reflection tools to manage stress, prevent burnout, and reignite your passion—all while staying ahead of the curve in modern patient care.

 

 

Caitlin Parsons| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Align & Thrive: Ergonomics and Chairside Wellness for the Dental Professional

Pain is common in dentistry, but it doesn’t have to be your norm. This interactive course is designed for dental professionals who want to protect their bodies, prevent injury and stay in the profession they love. Learn evidence-based ergonomic strategies, posture adjustments and real-time chairside stretches you can use between patients to reduce tension, reset your body and feel better at work.

 

 

Dr. Mia Geisinger | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Probes Up, Prophys Down! Early Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Periodontal Diseases

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have some form of destructive periodontitis and the prevalence of this disease increases with age. It is also well-established that all cleanings are not created equal. This program will highlight the importance of comprehensive examination, risk assessment and treatment for patients with periodontitis and the key role that all dental healthcare professionals play in the diagnosis and long-term maintenance to promote oral and overall health.

 

Lunch is on your own from 12 – 1 p.m.

 

 

Dr. Kelly Tanner| 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Leading as a Provider: Taking Charge of Your Operatory

This course goes beyond tracking KPIs to help you create a thriving practice rooted in leadership, collaboration, and exceptional patient care. Explore how personal leadership, team dynamics, and patient experience intersect to shape clinical success. Learn to lead with confidence, foster a proactive team culture, and implement strategies for continuous growth and innovation. Designed to unlock your full professional potential, this course equips you to elevate care, efficiency, and fulfillment within your dental practice.

 

 

Katrina Sanders | 2:30 – 4 p.m. | Warning: Graphic Photos Ahead

While the rest of the world may quiver with churned stomachs, one of the best traits of a dental professional is their excitement and joy around graphic, oral-diseased cases. Despite the oftentimes 'colorful' nature of oral disease, these cases offer an incredible learning opportunity, particularly in the importance of early and definitive intervention. Join for graphic photographs of surgical cases requiring periodontal therapy. This will be your final warning: there WILL be graphic photos ahead!

Fr6058A - Hygiene Track - MORNING ONLY
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $110.00  Other Fee: $80.00
AGD Code: 550

Amanda Hill| 8 – 9:30 a.m. | The Curious Clinician: Reigniting Passion and Embracing Emerging Trends

As dentistry evolves at lightning speed, many clinicians feel overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from their purpose. This course offers a refreshing reset—inviting participants to harness curiosity as a clinical advantage and personal lifeline. Explore emerging trends like minimally invasive care, biofilm management, and Dentistry 3.0 while learning practical strategies for communication, team integration, and implementation. Gain reflection tools to manage stress, prevent burnout, and reignite your passion—all while staying ahead of the curve in modern patient care.

 

 

Caitlin Parsons| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Align & Thrive: Ergonomics and Chairside Wellness for the Dental Professional

Pain is common in dentistry, but it doesn’t have to be your norm. This interactive course is designed for dental professionals who want to protect their bodies, prevent injury and stay in the profession they love. Learn evidence-based ergonomic strategies, posture adjustments and real-time chairside stretches you can use between patients to reduce tension, reset your body and feel better at work.

 

 

Dr. Mia Geisinger | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Probes Up, Prophys Down! Early Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Periodontal Diseases

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have some form of destructive periodontitis and the prevalence of this disease increases with age. It is also well-established that all cleanings are not created equal. This program will highlight the importance of comprehensive examination, risk assessment and treatment for patients with periodontitis and the key role that all dental healthcare professionals play in the diagnosis and long-term maintenance to promote oral and overall health.

Fr7308 - Crashing the Biofilm Party: The Path to Safe Dental Unit Waterlines
Time: 3 - 4 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00

Dental unit waterlines are a hidden but critical infection control risk. Like oral biofilm, DUWL biofilm is stubborn—and when left unchecked, it contaminates aerosols and endangers both patients and providers. This practical, engaging course demystifies waterline compliance, covering why it matters, how to test effectively, and what steps ensure ongoing safety. Learn how to "pass the test" (shock, test, treat, maintain) and explore products that simplify compliance. 

Saturday Courses
Sa5056 - There's an Instrument for That? Conquering Tricky Spots in Dental Hygiene Instrumentation
Time: 9:30 AM - 12 PM
Type: Workshops   
Dentist Fee: $225.00  Other Fee: $225.00

Still struggling with the distal of #15 or elusive subgingival calculus? This hands-on course introduces modern instrumentation techniques designed to improve efficiency, access challenging areas, and protect your musculoskeletal health. Explore advancements that make implant maintenance safer, furcations more manageable, and scaling more effective. Step beyond outdated routines with confidence as you learn to optimize ergonomics, refine instrument selection, and elevate clinical outcomes—all while reducing fatigue and enhancing your daily practice.

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