The DSO Hygienist with Christine Diehl

Karese is a registered dental hygienist, myofunctional therapist, and leading innovator in integrative dental care, transforming the way dental service organizations (DSOs) approach growth and patient care. She founded The Myo Spot, a practice aimed at amplifying oral wellness to whole-body wellness. Through tele-therapy, she helps clients of all ages overcome tongue ties, TMJ disorders, sleep apn...

Dina Lynch Eisenberg is a leading expert in conflict management and communication, serving as CEO of Happy Practice Consulting. With over 29 years of experience, she helps dental support organizations (DSOs) and single-practice dentists build trust, improve retention, and foster growth through effective conflict resolution. Her work enables teams to navigate difficult conversations that resolve is...

Jennifer Turner  As CEO of Hygiene Headquarters Inc, Jennifer has transformed countless dental practices, achieving substantial growth through expertly navigating change and implementing clinical systems while achieving optimal patient care. Jennifer Turner is a two-time recipient of the North American "Dr. Bicuspid Award" in the Educator category, and she was named one of the "10 M...

Heather McGuire  With two decades of experience in the dental industry, I have held a variety of roles, starting as a dental assistant and advancing through positions like dental hygienist, sales account manager, regional hygiene manager, regional clinical success manager, and hygiene consultant. Today, I serve as the Director of Dental Hygiene Development. My journey has spanned both private prac...

A 20-year dental hygienist & founder, Melissa K. Turner is a sought-after executive, consultant, dynamic speaker and top millennial content creator. Behind innovative brands in the industry, she partners with companies of all sizes – from pre-seed startups to billion-dollar brands – on brand strategy and product growth. Turner’s combined experience behind the scenes in the boardroom, on the fr...

Belangie Perez-Torres, RDH , serves as the Director of Hygiene Strategy and Operations at Aspen Dental and Vice President for Professional Development for the New York State Dental Hygienists' Association. Driven by a passion for empowering hygienists, Bela is dedicated to maximizing their potential in delivering exceptional experiences. During her time with Aspen Dental, she’s been at the fo...

Kim McCrady has more than 35 years of experience in the dental industry. Beginning her career as a clinical assistant and later becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist, she has deep experience working across all operating roles in the dental office. Kim is a co-founder of Signature Dental Partners and has held several leadership/operational roles within Signature Dental Partners.  Currently, she is...

                Curiosity is the driving force behind growth, innovation, and making a real impact in our world. Amanda Hill embodies this spirit as the Waterline Warrior , leading by example and showing us how a curious mind can pave the way for meaningful change. Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC, is an enthusiastic speaker, innovative consultant, and award-winning author.  A sought-after thought le...

Dr. Rajiv holds multiple academic and industry positions and is proficient in building science-driven scientific strategies. He graduated from Harvard Medical School and Harvard University with expertise in clinical operations and a concentration in the industry leadership track. A dentist by training, a subject matter expert in periodontology, focused on oral-systemic linkage, the fundamental dri...

Ms. Stephanie Botts has been a clinical dental hygienist for over 16 years. She is a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist providing both in-office and virtual ergonomics consulting and coaching to dental professionals through her company, Polished Posture. She also provides CE to dental and dental hygiene associations on the topic of ergonomics. Her experience as a clinical dental hygienist...

Tiffany Howerton serves on the Hygiene Leadership team as a Senior Hygiene Mentor of Operations where she partners with Vice Presidents of Operation, Regional Directors and Regional Hygiene Mentors of Operation to support doctors, hygienists, team members, and profitability of practices while feeding her passion to grow others. Tiffany’s values are centered on growing and giving back to others. By...

Elizabeth Dooher-Anthony, RDH, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist   Elizabeth will tell you she became a dental hygienist by accident. She was supposed to be a rock star. She went to dental hygiene school after working in a dental office at the front desk. Before that, she got her BA in English with Minor in Theater Arts. 38 years later she is still practicing and has not “burned out”. She develope...

Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, CDIPC, FADIA, FAADH, FADHA is a graduate of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts Boston. Ann-Marie is a Fellow of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA), a Fellow of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH), a continuous member and Fellow of the American Dental Hygienists’ Assoc...

Rose Nobbley is a part-time clinical Dental Hygienist and Dental Informaticist in Alaska. Her various roles in dentistry include international speaker, educator, and researcher - advocating to shape oral health policy and strengthen Registered Dental Hygienist's influence on disease prevention through dental informatics.  She is the founder of Teeth for Health. This campaign focuses on bridgi...

Dr Douglas Palmer was born in Chicago. His family moved to Southern California when he was 4.  Dr Palmer attended California State College, now the University of Fullerton, on a full-ride academic scholarship. After three years, he was admitted to Northwestern University School of Dentistry. He served as a dentist in the United States Air Force, spending those years in Texas, Sheppard, and Kelly A...

Susan Cotten is the CEO of Oral Cancer Consulting. Susan works with dental professionals in private practices and DSOs to increase their confidence in screening, reduce the risk of liability, and increase early detection. Book Susan to present her oral cancer lecture and hands-on training at your next event, conference or team training! oralcancerconsulting@gmail.com oralcancerconsulting.com 1-303...

Caitlin Parsons is a 15-year registered dental hygienist and chronic pain survivor. She is also a certified yoga therapist and ergonomic consultant for dental professionals. Caitlin helps dental professionals and teams prevent and overcome work-related pain and manage stress. She impacts the dental profession through her in-person and online programs. She is a speaker, author, and host of her own...

Stephanie Reynolds, RDH, BSDH, graduated with her Associate's degree and licensure in dental hygiene; she pursued her bachelor's degree in dental hygiene at the University of Michigan. In addition to general practice, she primarily works with the pediatric and special needs community. As a hygiene coach and clinician in the DSO space, she has the privilege of having one-on-one interactio...

Carlos has had many roles in dental hygiene, from public health to the DSO world. Carlos has volunteered with several organizations, such as the Northern Illinois Cancer Foundation, earning him the Public Service Award.  He has also received numerous awards from his current employer, Elite Dental Partners, as "The Traveling Hygienist". If you would like to get in touch with Carlos please...

Join us as we explore the dynamic role of the Chief Hygiene Officer (CHO) with Janet Hagerman and their impact on their organizations. Janet is an industry leader and trains emerging DSOs to create a patient-centered hygiene department that is profitable, consistent, and scalable. Janet Hagerman is a Fractional CHO and Case Acceptance Coach. You can reach her at 678-371-8234 or via email at janet@...

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