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MASTERMINDS
What is a Mastermind?
Masterminds are a unique medium by which a group of individuals gathers and shares challenges and ideas with the goal of individual and collective growth and development. Used in a variety of business and other forums, Masterminds offer a tool to get attendees to levels of awareness and understanding that they otherwise would not be able to achieve individually. At Educators Platform, we pair a content expert together with a group of 12 or fewer dental hygiene educators across a wide range of topics. Sessions are individualized to group attendee needs and interests.
Registration for the August Masterminds are now open!
TEACHING PERIODONTAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Discussion of strategies to identify periodontal classifications and teach treatment planning
Expert: Tulsi Patel, RDH, MHA, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Date/Time: August 1, 10 AM - 12 PM CT
BUILDING BELONGING: ADVANCING SOCIAL WELLNESS IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION
This session will explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the academic, emotional and mental development of current healthcare students.
Expert: Cynthia C. Gadbury-Amyot, MSDH, EdD, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Date/Time: August 4, 12 PM - 2 PM CT
MEETING ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
Understanding and complying with the CODA's standards
Expert: Michele Carr, RDH, MA, EdD, The Ohio State University
Date/Time: August 5, 9 AM - 11 AM CT
TEACHING PRE-CLINIC TOPICS
Discussion of teaching strategies to maximize learning in Pre-Clinic Topics
Expert: Heather Anderson, RDH, MS, Eastern Washington University
Date/Time: August 5, 12 PM – 2 PM CT
Mentoring and Student Support
Discussion on Strategies for Student Support
Expert: Heather Anderson, RDH, MS, Eastern Washington University
Date/Time: August 5, 3 PM - 5 PM CT
TEACHING RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Focus on ways to encourage evidence-based decision making and activities to critically appraise the literature
Expert: Michele Carr, RDH, MA, EdD, The Ohio State University
Date/Time: August 6, 9 AM - 11 AM CT
TIPS TO
FLIP PERIO
Discussion of activities and learning assignments to enhance teaching Periodontology
Expert: Leah MacPherson, RDH, BS, MHP, Middlesex Community College
Date/Time: August 6, 12 PM - 2 PM CT
Teaching Restorative DENTISTRY
Discussion of teaching strategies for teaching restorative dentistry to dental hygiene students
Expert: Heather Anderson, RDH, MS, Eastern Washington University
Date/Time: August 6, 3 PM - 5 PM CT
TEACHING
NUTRITION
Discussion of teaching strategies when teaching Nutrition
Expert: Julie Sutton, RDH, MS, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Date/Time: August 7, 9 AM - 11 AM CT
INTERPROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION AND
COLLABORATION
Discussion for programs wanting to implement innovative and sustainable IPE programs
Expert: Danielle Rulli, RDH, MS, DHSc, University of Michigan
Date/Time: August 7, 12 PM – 2 PM CT
TEACHING ORAL
PATHOLOGY
Discussion of teaching strategies to maximize learning in Oral Pathology
Expert: Sandra D’Amato-Palumbo, RDH, MPS, EdD, University of New Haven
Date/Time: August 11, 9 AM - 11 AM CT
Flipping Dental/H&N Anatomy, Histology and Embryology
Discussion of activities and learning assignments to enhance teaching these fundamental subjects
Expert: Beth Monnin, RDH, MSEd, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
Date/Time: August 11, 12 PM - 2 PM CT
TEACHING PERIODONTOLOGY
Discussion of teaching strategies to maximize learning in Periodontology
Expert: Sheree Lee Duff, RDH, BSDH, MSA, University of Michigan
Date/Time: August 11, 3 PM – 5 PM CT
TEACHING DENTAL RADIOLOGY
Discussion of teaching strategies in teaching the Dental Radiology course
Expert: Sheila Vandenbush, RDA, RDH, MS, PhD, Dallas College El Centro
Date/Time: August 12, 9 AM - 11 AM CT
TEACHING
SPECIAL CARE
Discussion of a focused approach to teaching Special Care Topics in the Dental Hygiene Program
Expert: Darlene Jones RDH, BS, MPA, University of Michigan
Date/Time: August 12, 12 PM - 2 PM CT
TEACHING
PHARMACOLOGY
Discussion of teaching strategies to maximize learning in Pharmacology
Expert: Sandra Stramoski, RDH, MSDH, University of Bridgeport
Date/Time: August 12, 3 PM – 5 PM CT
TEACHING MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Discussion of teaching strategies to maximize learning in Medical Emergencies
Expert: Ellen Grimes RDH, MA, MPA, EdD, Vermont Technical College
Date/Time: August 13, 9 AM – 11 AM CT
TEACHING DENTAL MATERIALS
Discussion of teaching strategies to maximize learning in Dental Materials
Expert: Iwonka Eagle RDH, MS, University of Michigan
Date/Time: August 14, 9 AM – 11 PM CT
TEACHING
RADIOLOGY LAB
Discussion on innovative and effective teaching strategies for a lab setting
Expert: Sandra Stramoski, RDH, MSDH, University of Bridgeport
Date/Time: August 14, 12 PM – 2 PM CT
TEACHING LOCAL ANESTHESIA
Discussion of teaching strategies in teaching Local Anesthesia
Expert: Demetra Logothetis, RDH, MS, University of New Mexico
Date/Time: August 26, 1 PM – 3 PM CT
Get a package of any 5 Masterminds in the 2025 season for $58 off OR Bundle them up with our conferences
Get our popular Masterminds in a bundle at a discounted rate. You can use your package for any 5 Masterminds in the 2025 season.
Get our popular Masterminds and conferences in a bundle at a discounted rate. You can use your package for any 3 Masterminds and 1 conference/program – RISE or TEACH – in the 2025 season
Get our popular Masterminds and conferences in a bundle at a discounted rate. You can use your package for any 3 Masterminds and 1 INSTRUCT conference access in the 2025 season.
Special Institution Bundle
This bundle is designed to elevate institutions! It includes a variety of offers for all faculty members. If an institution purchases:
1 attendee at DIRECT 2025, 9 Mastermind 2025 attendances, and 10 Educators Platform 2025 conference attendances (including RISE, TEACH and INSTRUCT)
You will receive 6 additional masterminds for FREE!
Email [email protected] to get this package! We will be happy to send a customized invoice
Work With A Content Expert One-on-One
Interested in meeting with one of our Mastermind experts for a one hour one-on-one Zoom session? We are happy to provide this exclusive service for you to receive personalized guidance on your area of interest. These one-on-ones can be used to receive mentorship in project or activity implementation, discuss best practices/strategies in teaching particular subject content, discuss curriculum design around a topic, further understand a particular subject content and/or ask any other questions. Please fill out contact form by clicking the link below!
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