Katrina M Sanders

RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF

A clinical dental hygienist, author and international speaker, Katrina is a vibrant, passionate and charismatic award-winning educator with a unique approach to delivering continuing dental education. A distinguished speaker with many dental hygiene study clubs, Katrina’s lectures incorporate a caring, comedic and supportive style. She is passionate about educating, empowering and instilling compassion within the dental hygiene industry. Katrina’s zest for dental hygiene is infused throughout her content as she lectures on provocative topics while leaving participants with a call to action and an abundantly renewed sense of pride for their industry.

Katrina is the founder, CEO and keynote speaker for Sanders Board Preparatory, a comprehensive program designed to supplement student learning and enhance understanding of concepts, terminology and procedures commonly discussed in preparation for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.  She is also the co-founder, co-owner and Executive of Dental Hygiene Programs with The Core Group, a consulting firm dedicated to a customized approach to elevating standards within the dental practice.  Known as “The Dental Resultant”, Katrina integrates a unique approach to dental consulting through effective communication, unwavering standards, inspiration and empowerment.

Katrina is the Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence and Innovation for AZPerio the country’s largest periodontal practice. She works alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology to instruct on collaborative professionalism and standard of care protocols while delivering education through hygiene boot camps and study clubs. Katrina is the co-host of Tooth or Dare Podcast and is a published author with DentalTown, Today’sRDH, a columnist and advisory board member for Modern Hygienist and brand ambassador for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Her philanthropic efforts include dental humanitarian work in developing countries, supporting abused and homeless animals and spreading awareness about the benefits of organ and tissue donation.

Joy Raskie

RDH

Joy is the CEO and director of education for Advanced Dental Hygiene. Joy believes in a more hands-on and integrative approach with her continuing education courses. She lectures, conducts laser training courses and does in-office laser consulting. For the past 16 years, she has been practicing as a clinical hygienist in and around Denver, Colorado. For over 12 years, Joy was head of the Dental Hygiene/Periodontal program, where she successfully implemented lasers into the hygiene program. Her passion for lasers has led her to obtain Fellowship Certification and 2 Associate Fellowship Certifications for the Diode laser through the World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI). She is a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) where she obtained one of the highest degrees in laser dentistry, an Advanced Proficiency in dental lasers. She is among an elite group of 20 RDH’s who holds this certification worldwide. Joy is a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association. Joy is deeply passionate about teaching and integrating her audience to make learning more fun. Her goal is to help everyone feel confident and ready to succeed after leaving her courses.

Joy is married with a beautiful daughter and two Akita pups. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading, cycling, swimming and practicing yoga in her spare time.