Speaker Information

Dr. Mia Geisinger
Birmingham, AL
Periodontology
Registration opens
December 9th

  • Board-Certified Periodontist
  • President, American Academy of Periodontology
  • Professor, Scientist, Speaker focused on putting the "FUN" back in FUNdamental periodontology
Ms. Amanda Hill
Norfolk, VA
Infection Control/Innovations in Dentistry
Registration opens
December 9th

  • 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
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 
Ms. Katrina Sanders
Phoenix, AZ
Dental Hygiene
Registration opens
December 9th

  • Periodontal Hygienist, Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence & Innovation AZPerio
  • Level I Sommelier 
  • Editorial Board: Dental Academy of CE, Dental Products Report, RDH Magazine, Inside Dental Hygiene
Dr. Kelly Tanner
Williamsburg, VA
Clinical Dental Hygiene/Leadership
Registration opens
December 9th

  • Global Leader in Dental Hygiene Education and Dental Leadership
  • Owner, Rare Bird Speakers and Next Level Dental Hygiene
  • Clinical Educator and Advocate for Emotional Intelligence in Dentistry

Fr6058 - Hygiene All-Day Track
Date/Time: 3/13/2026   8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Type: Lectures
Dentist Fee: $195.00  Other Fee: $125.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists
AGD Code: 550
Credits: 7.00

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!