Speaker Information

Ms. Shannon Brinker
Virginia Beach, VA
Dental Assisting
Registration opens
December 9th

  • Owner, Chairside Assisting with Shannon Pace Brinker
  • Owner, Teeth Obsessed and The Whitening Shop
  • Editorial Board for Dental Product Reports
Ms. Caitlin Parsons
Edison, NJ
Ergonomics/Wellness
Registration opens
December 9th

  • Founder, The Aligned Hygienist, a platform supporting dental professionals through ergonomic consulting, wellness education and therapeutic yoga
  • Registered Dental Hygienist, Certified Yoga Therapist and Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist
  • Author, Speaker, Consultant 

Fr6056B - Assisting Essentials Track - AFTERNOON ONLY
Date/Time: 3/13/2026   12 - 3 p.m.
Type: Lectures
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00
Audience: Dentists, Assistants
AGD Code: 550
Credits: 3.00

Caitlin Parsons|12 – 1:30 p.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.

 

Shannon Brinker | 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Isolation, Preparation and Cementation

This course is designed specifically for dental assistants looking to enhance their clinical chairside skills in isolation techniques, preparation protocols, and cementation procedures. Dental assistants play a critical role in ensuring the success of restorative and esthetic cases, and mastering these three pillars can significantly improve workflow, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Understand the importance of proper isolation techniques for moisture control, visibility, and bonding success.