Hygiene at the Helm 2026

Saturday June 27, 2026 – AMERICA Conference Hall

Scientific coordinator of this session

Tiffany Wuebben, RDH

Tiffany Wuebben, RDH, is an internationally recognized dental hygienist, author, and speaker with nearly two decades of clinical and entrepreneurial experience. She is the Founder and CEO of The Hygienepreneur, LLC, an organization dedicated to empowering dental teams through education, culture, and innovation.

Author of Hygienepreneur: The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Achieving Career Success & Personal Transformation (nominated Best Dental Book, 2023) and co-author of Culture Catalyst (2025), she serves as a Key Opinion Leader for leading dental brands such as Biolase, Ultradent, and Nobel Biocare.

Tiffany is a sought-after speaker at dental conferences and high-impact events outside of dentistry across the U.S. and internationally, where she spreads her passion for health, team culture, and building a successful brand. She is also a frequent guest on leading podcasts and publications.

Driving the Dental–Medical Connection Through Prevention, Science & AI Innovation

9:00 – 9:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presented by Tiffany Wuebben, RDH — Founder, The Hygienepreneur™
Tiffany sets the tone for the day with an inspiring message on the evolving role of hygienists as leaders in prevention, science, and technology—and how AI is bridging the dental–medical connection worldwide.

9:30 – 11:00 AM
Course: Health Harmony 2.0 — AI-Driven Oral–Systemic Care for Precision Dentistry
Speaker: Tiffany Wuebben, RDH — The Hygienepreneur™
Discover how artificial intelligence transforms oral–systemic science into an actionable, prevention-first approach. Learn how to integrate AI into diagnostics, imaging, and treatment planning to deliver personalized hygiene-led care and improve patient outcomes.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Course: The Future of Dental Hygiene: How AI is Transforming Patient Care and Clinical Precision.”

Speaker: Loren King, RDH, MEd
Loren explores next-generation science and emerging technologies shaping preventive and restorative dentistry, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and innovation that enhances patient care.

1:00 – 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch & Innovation Showcase
Engage with exhibitors, AI partners, and thought leaders as you explore cutting-edge tools and technologies connecting dentistry and medicine through prevention and precision care.

2:00 – 3:30 PM
Course: Activate Your HALO™ — Harnessing Human Networking + AI Methods to Grow Your Career in Dentistry and Beyond
Speaker: Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA
Melissa introduces the HALO™ framework, merging human intelligence with artificial intelligence to accelerate professional growth, elevate communication, and inspire leadership in the modern digital era of dentistry.

3:30 – 5:00 PM
Course: TBD — Future Frontiers in Dental AI & Science
An immersive session highlighting future trends in AI, bioinformatics, and scientific innovation that will redefine diagnostic precision, care delivery, and interprofessional collaboration.

5:00 – 6:00 PM
Panel Discussion: The Future of Hygiene Leadership, Science & AI Integration
Moderated by Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA
Panelists:

Tiffany Wuebben, RDH — The Hygienepreneur™
Loren King, RDH, MEd

Anna Middleton, RDH — Founder, London Hygienist

Join this dynamic closing conversation as the panel unites thought leaders to discuss the intersection of prevention, science, and intelligent technology—empowering hygienists to lead the next era of integrative healthcare.