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A conference for clinic and lab coordinators!!
Clinic and Lab Coordinators!! Our roles are essential to the quality of our programs, and to the experiences of our faculty and students. It is imperative that we gather together to stay updated and collaborated to be our best in our roles. RISE 2025 is just for you and we are so excited about gathering together in September! During an exclusive live, virtual, three-session conference, on September 4th, 11th and 18th we will collectively take a journey discussing critical, advanced and innovative aspects of our roles as clinic coordinators.
Don't miss this once-in-a-year opportunity to further develop your leadership role and gather with those who serve in the same position as you! Secure your spot today! 🦷✨
Schedule at a Glance
Day 1
September 4
5:00 – 7:30 pm CT
Learning and Leading for Impact
Speaker: Jennifer Pieren, RDH, BSAS, MS, FADHA
Thinking About Thinking: Metacognition for Leadership and Learner Engagement
Speaker: Kristel Montaño, MD, MEd
Day 2
September 11
5:00 – 7:30 pm CT
Complying with Accreditation Standards and a Clinical Licensure Exam Update
Speaker: Michele Carr, RDH, MA, EdD
Day 3
September 18
5:00 – 7:30 pm CT
Creating Calibration in the Pre-Clinic Setting
Speaker: Jennifer E. Fehrenbacher PhD, LDH, CDA, EFDA
Calibration Reimagined: Building Consistency Through OSCEs
Speaker: Khairunisa Hashmani, RDH, MA, EdD
Detailed Session Information
Day 1 - September 4, 5:00pm - 7:30pm CT
Day 2 - September 11, 5:00pm - 7:30pm CT
Day 3 - September 18, 5:00pm - 7:30pm CT
Meet Your Conference Facilitators
Jennifer E. Fehrenbacher PhD, LDH, CDA, EFDA
Jennifer Fehrenbacher is currently an assistant professor of dental assisting and dental hygiene at her alma mater, the University of Southern Indiana. She began her career in academia in 2006 as an adjunct faculty member working in the pre-clinic setting. She continued in this role until January of 2019 when she began working full time at USI as the clinic coordinator. Jennifer has a significant interest in curriculum and gaining any knowledge related to teaching which led to earning a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Indiana State University and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. She has served as the chair of her local ADHA chapter and currently serves as the advisor for the student dental assisting association at USI.
Jennifer Pieren, RDH, BSAS, MS, FADHA
Jennifer Pieren is a faculty member at Youngstown State University in Ohio and an adjunct professor at the University of New Haven in Connecticut. With over 25 years of experience in dental hygiene, including roles as Program Administrator and Clinic Coordinator, Prof. Pieren brings a wealth of practical and academic expertise to her teaching. She has taught all levels of clinical dental hygiene and a wide range of courses across the curriculum. Prof. Pieren is a faculty expert and presenter for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association National Board Review and presents courses at national, regional, and local events. She is the recipient of YSU’s Teaching Excellence Award and YSU’s Bitonte Health and Human Services Alumni of the Year Award. Prof. Pieren is co-editor of the textbook, Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice (5th and 6th editions), and is also a Professional Fellow of the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
Khairunisa Hashmani, RDH, MA, EdD
Khairunisa (Nisa) Hashmani is an experienced clinical educator with a passion for advancing teaching standards through innovation and collaboration. She is an Assistant Professor at UTHealth Houston and has taught Preclinical and Clinical courses along with being first-year Clinic Coordinator. With a strong focus on faculty calibration, Nisa has developed simulation-based Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) that leverage self directed stations including videos, calibrated typodonts, and cases—to identify inconsistencies and foster faculty engagement. Through hands-on workshops and presentations, empowers educators to integrate OSCEs into their programs, enhancing consistency in clinical evaluation and supporting academic excellence. She has presented at local, state, national, and international conferences. She loves cooking, painting, event planning, and spending time with her family.
Kristel Montaño, MD, MEd
Dr. Kristel Montaño is a native New Mexican and a General Pediatrician. She completed both her undergraduate and medical degrees at UNM, followed by Pediatric Residency at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. s Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of General Pediatrics at UNM, Dr. Montano’s primary interest is in Medical Education. She holds a Masters of Medical Education which she completed during her early years as faculty. She is involved in all levels of medical education at UNM, most notably as Co-Director of Medical Educator courses for both medical students and faculty, in which she teaches about curriculum development and integration of technology into teaching.
Michele Carr, EDD, RDH
Michele P. Carr is faculty Emeritus and former Chair, Division of Dental Hygiene at The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry in Columbus, Ohio. Michele has been involved nationally and locally serving on numerous professional committees such as the American Dental Education Association’s Council of Allied Dental Program Directors, The American Dental Education Association Continuing Education Advisory Committee, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Council on Policy and Bylaws, The Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association Government Relations Committee, and the CODA Dental Hygiene Review Committee. She currently practices clinical hygiene part-time in a periodontal office and serves on the Ohio State Dental Board. In her capacity as a Board member Michele administers dental hygiene licensure examinations for CDCA-WREB-CITA. Michele has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters focusing on ultrasonics. Most recently she contributed to writing four chapters in the fourth edition of Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene and is an Ask-the-Expert columnist for Dimensions in Dental Hygiene. Additionally, Michele serves as a consultant for Educator’s Platform preparing dental hygiene programs for accreditation.
Registration is OPEN for 2025!
Conference Includes:
Conference Attendance
$297
Per individual registration
Institutional Registration
$267/attendee
Special rate for 2-4 attendees from one institution - paid individually
Institutional Registration
$237/attendee
Special rate for 5-12 attendees from one institution - paid individually
If you require an invoice to enroll your faculty, please email [email protected]
Attendance for multiple instructors per institution is recommended for maximum program benefit!
If you are a dental hygiene educator coordinating a clinic or lab, you do not want to miss this!
Frequently Asked Questions
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If I cannot attend live, will I still receive CE?
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