Featured speakers

Western Society of Periodontology

Laurence Ambrose

Laurence Ambrose

DDS, MS

Dr. Ambrose is a board certified periodontist and has been a full-time staff member at the VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona since 1998. He is also Adjunct Clinical Faculty at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. He received his certificate in Periodontics from the VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and his Master of Science degree through Marquette University. From 1991 to 1995 he was a Commissioned Officer with the United States Public Health Service and practiced general dentistry on numerous Indian Reservations in northern New Mexico. He is currently an officer with the Western Society of Periodontology and is Past President of the Arizona Society of Periodontists.

Kathy Bassett

Kathy Bassett

BSDH, RDH, MEd, QOM

Kathy shares unique insights for successful local anesthesia, to benefit both patients and clinicians, gleaned over 40+ years of experience as an expanded functions dental hygienist in general and specialty dental environments, and 30+ years as professor of dental hygiene at Pierce College, and affiliate professor at University of Washington, School of Dentistry. She is a co-author of the textbook Local Anesthesia for Dental Professionals, has extensive experience with computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD) devices & techniques, and has presented hundreds of CE courses locally, nationally, and internationally.

Jodi Deming

Jodi Deming

RDH

Jodi started practice as a dental hygienist in 1988. In the early 1990’s frustrated with the understanding of the etiology of periodontal disease became involved with biofilm research. At that time the term was rarely used in dentistry except in the context of dental unit waterlines. As a clinical research associate Jodi was involved with biofilm growth and therapeutic product development evaluating the effect on dental biofilms. Understanding biofilms, she developed a passion about non-surgical therapy, root morphology, and the results of thorough periodontal debridement. Jodi has worked 28 years mastering non-surgical periodontal therapy techniques and procedures. She currently works in both periodontic and prosthodontic practices. Jodi is a national and international educator, clinician, and lecturer.

Heather Rogers

Heather Rogers

RDH, BSDH

Heather began her career in dental hygiene in 1999 when she graduated from the College of Southern Nevada. She has worked in prosthodontics, periodontics, and general dentistry. Heather discovered her love for presenting educational courses while achieving her bachelor’s degree and being involved with her professional association. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2010 and is currently providing continuing education for professionals in communications, diabetes, implant maintenance, probiotics, infection control and marijuana.

Susan Wingrove

Susan Wingrove

RDH, BS

Susan Wingrove, RDH, BS, dynamic innovator, writer, International speaker, & 2016 Sunstar RDH Award of Distinction recipient. Co-designer of the Wingrove Titanium Implant Set, ACE probes, & Queen of Hearts instruments by PDT, Inc. Scan-Mate by Armor Dental. Susan resides in Missoula MT and is member of the American Dental Hygienist’s Association, International Federation of Dental Hygienists, & Western Society of Periodontology. Published author for multiple journals, Scientific Panel for ACP Clinical Practice Guidelines, as well as current textbook: Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist: Clinical Guide to Maintenance and Disease Complications

Janet Press

Janet Press

RDH

Janet Press, RDH, Fellow of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, has 22 years clinical experience in soft tissue lasers. Ms. Press holds Standard Proficiency in both Diode and Nd: YAG lasers. Previously, Janet spent 10 years as co-director of the Dynamic Team and Laser Certification Programs at Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Studies (LVI). Janet speaks internationally on the successful practice model for Lasers in Dental Hygiene.

Sam Shamardi

Sam Shamardi

DMD

Dr. Sam Shamardi earned his DMD at Tufts University and his Periodontal certificate at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery and practices full-time while teaching part-time at the Harvard Dental Division of Periodontics, and is a Member of the Catapult Education Speakers Bureau. Dr. Shamardi is the founder of Dental Innovations LLC, a company aimed at providing novel solutions to unaddressed issues within dentistry. He lectures nationally and internationally in topics within periodontics and hearing loss in dentistry, and has been recognized as a dental entrepreneur for his revolutionary EarAid product. He has published multiple articles and authored his first book, The Financial Survival Guide for Dentists. Sponsored by Forward Science.

Amber Auger

Amber Auger

RDH, MPH

Amber Auger is a practicing dental hygienist and clinical innovations implementation specialist. She specializes in taking the latest science and creating customized protocols to meet your practice’s goals. With over 15 years of experience in the dental industry, Amber provides practical protocols for technology implementation, refocuses on the patient experience, and utilizes systemic approaches to Periodontal Therapy. Amber is the 2019 Award of Distinction recipient, ALD Certified laser trainer, a monthly contributor to RDH Magazine, featured author for Dentistry IQ, Editor of RDH Graduate Newsletter, and host of #AskAmberRDH. Amber also provides preventive services abroad yearly and is always seeking dental professionals to join her team. Amber can be reached through email at AmberAugerRDH@gmail.com.

Claire Jeong, MS, RDH

Claire Jeong

MS, RDH

Claire is an entrepreneur, author, educator, researcher, and international speaker. She is the founder of StudentRDH dental hygiene exam prep solutions and DentalToaster CE platform. Claire is the 2019 Ontario Memory Champion. With her expert knowledge in education, she created the Wake- Up Memory™ system, which teaches how to use the brain and remember anything. To her audience’s testimony: “Learning is now addictive.” Many of Claire’s articles, such as the New Hypertension Guidelines, are ranked as one of the top articles in many dental publishers. She is regularly invited to podcasts and conferences such as RDH Under One Roof as a key opinion leader. She is the Esther Wilkins Alumni Award recipient, recognized for her work to support the young dental hygiene professionals. Lastly, Claire is on the editorial board of RDH magazine and on the advisory board to dental hygiene schools.

Cindy Purdy

Cindy Purdy

RDH, BSDH

Cindy Purdy has had an extensive career that is fueled by her passion for workplace wellness and equity of care for all patients. As a certified Telehealth Facilitator, Cindy is a seasoned teledentistry expert. She established a hybrid traditional/virtual dental practice that provided accessible dental health care services to her small mountain community in southern Colorado. In addition to promoting the use of teledentistry technology in current workflow models, she is the co-author of Teledentistry: Pathway to Prosperity, Critical Decisions Workbook. Contact: cpurdy14@gmail.com

Heather Kelley

Heather Kelley

RDH, MSDH

Heather Kelley is the Professional Relations Manager for TePe Oral Health Care and works one day a week clinically in Los Angeles, CA. She received her MSDH from Idaho State University. She has over a decade of experience working clinically as a hygienist in both periodontal and general practices. Heather has been adjunct faculty at both Pasadena Community College and Pacific University. She has served and supported the American Dental Hygienists’ Association at both the state and local levels as Treasurer, Trustee, and as a delegate. Heather has presented CE lectures in collaboration with Western Society of Periodontology, gives webinars on interdental cleaning, and has presented on advocacy for underserved populations.

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