Subject:  Dentistry Trends |  Audience: All Attendees   |  CE Credits: 3 hours Lecture

Course Description:

Dentistry is advancing faster than ever, with new technologies and evidence-based protocols redefining the standard of care. But while clinical expectations rise, many dental professionals find themselves running on autopilot—disconnected from their purpose, overwhelmed by change, and questioning how to keep up without burning out.

This course invites clinicians to tap into curiosity as both a clinical tool and a personal lifeline. By exploring emerging trends—like minimally invasive dentistry, non-antibiotic periodontal therapies, and the evolution of Dentistry 3.0—participants will learn how to stay ahead of the curve while reigniting their passion for the profession. Alongside practical strategies for patient communication, team integration, and treatment implementation, we’ll also explore reflection tools to reduce stress, complete the burnout cycle, and reconnect with the “why” behind the work.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate emerging clinical trends and technologies that are transforming dental care and patient outcomes
• Identify practical steps to integrate new products and protocols into the practice with team and patient alignment
• Apply motivational interviewing and co-diagnosis strategies to improve treatment acceptance and patient trust
• Explore the connection between curiosity, professional fulfillment, and long-term career satisfaction
• Utilize stress awareness and burnout recovery techniques to maintain energy, focus, and clinical excellence

About the Speaker:

Health Award-winning author and enthusiastic speaker, Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC is committed to providing education that is accurate, accessible, and fun! From coast to coast, her speaking programs attract and delight audiences with her infectious enthusiasm and compelling content. In addition to her monthly column for Dentistry IQ, Amanda is frequently a contributor to industry publications such as RDH Magazine, Inside Dental Hygiene, Infection Control Today, Dentistry Today, and Dr. Bicuspid (where she received recognition for the most read article of 2020).A self-proclaimed Waterline Warrior, Amanda is passionate about infection control. She is the recipient of ADS’s Emerging Infection Control Leader Award (2022). She is a member of the advisory boards for RDH magazine, Dentistry IQ, and ADS’s Infection Control in Practice Editorial Review Board. She is an educator for the nation’s largest dental job board, DentalPost.net. Growing up in and then marrying into the military, Amanda has experienced life and dentistry allover the world. She is a lifelong learner that is passionate about staying abreast of the latest clinical developments within the industry.

Financial Relationship – Consultant: ProEdge, Perio Protect, PDT, Parkell, Zirc; Honorarium: Midmark, vVardis, Air Techniques, WaterPik