Speakers

is a clinician, educator, international speaker and the Sr. Manager of Clinical Education & Products for PDT, Inc. Whitney has held multiple leadership roles on a local, state and national level. She has experience as a full time clinical and didactic instructor teaching a wide variety of courses including local anesthesia, head, neck and dental anatomy, special patient care, and advanced instrumentation. She currently serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Dental Hygiene Department at the University of Tennessee and practices clinically for a general dentist. She has built robust clinical education programs for both dental manufacturers and comprehensive healthcare centers focusing on the importance of improved patient outcomes and providing safe, quality care.

With over two decades of dedicated experience as a Dental Hygienist, Lisa Baker, RDH, BS is a seasoned professional known for her unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for continuous learning. As a highly respected Dental Hygienist she has served as a catalyst for positive change within the dental industry, inspiring fellow dental professionals through her knowledge, expertise, and engaging speaking engagements. Lisa Baker is driven by a deep-seated desire to elevate standards and empower dental professionals to continue to grow and evolve.

Wife, mother, farmer, educator, inventor, public health advocate, businesswoman, researcher, author, speaker – yet always a dental hygienist. Dr. Emily Boge blends her extensive experience in dental hygiene and dental assisting with a Doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership to teach both entry-level and licensed dental practitioners globally.

As the Academic Account Manager with PDT, Inc., Emily is a champion for the implementation of the highest standards of hand instrumentation and product education. Utilizing the most current evidence-based research, she instructs colleagues and evaluates products while advocating for accountability and empowerment among dental professionals. Dr. Boge shares her insights as a speaker and writer, always pushing the boundaries of dental practice standards and techniques.

Emily lives on a 5th generation family farm in rural Iowa with her high school sweetheart, their two sons, and two spoiled dogs. She enjoys cooking, traveling, shopping, fast cars, and UTV rides.