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We're excited to share an incredible opportunity for growth and learning: the Smile Smarter Study Club, proudly sponsored by Perio Protect. We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30 PM Eastern (5:30 PM Pacific) to learn from scientists, thought leaders, authors, doctors, and other leaders in medicine and dentistry.
This monthly continuing education series explores the vital oral-systemic connection - the critical link between oral health and overall wellness. Each session features expert speakers, current research, and practical strategies you can bring straight back to your practice.
As hygienists, we are uniquely positioned to lead conversations about prevention and help patients understand how oral health impacts total health. By joining the Smile Smarter Study Club, you’ll gain valuable tools to elevate patient education, strengthen relationships, and contribute to better health outcomes across our communities - all while building your own professional growth.
Everyone is welcome! We encourage your entire dental team to join, as it strengthens communication and enhances the patient experience in your practice. Once your office registers, your team will automatically be enrolled for the full series—making it easy to stay engaged without the hassle of re-registering each month.
2026 - 2027 Schedule
| Month |
Topic |
Speaker |
| Sept 8, 2026 |
Systematic Tongue Mapping |
Lani McBeth, RDH |
| Oct 13, 2026 |
Pregnancy, Baby , and Oral Health |
Katrina Sanders, RDH |
| Nov 10, 2026 |
Pelvic Floor Connects to Oral Health |
Heather Hamilton, DPT |
| Dec 8, 2026 |
Airway Implications | Joe Sigfried, RDH |
| Jan 12, 2027 |
Gut Health & GERD |
Megan Barnett, MS, CNS |
| Feb 9, 2027 |
Cardiovascular Inflammation |
Brad Bale, MD |
| Mar 9, 2027 |
Menopause & Oral Inflammation | Shalini Sethi, DDAS |
| Apr 13, 2027 |
Pneumonia & Oral Care |
Michelle Strange, RDH |
| May 11, 2027 |
Mental Health Resources |
Michelle Peterson |
Meet Your Moderators :
Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC
Award-winning author and enthusiastic speaker, Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC is committed to providing education that is accurate, accessible, and fun! From coast to coast, her speaking programs attract and delight audiences with her infectious enthusiasm and compelling content. In addition to her monthly column for Dentistry IQ, Amanda is frequently a contributor to industry publications such as RDH Magazine, Inside Dental Hygiene, Infection Control Today, Dentistry Today, and Dr. Bicuspid (where she received recognition for the most read article of 2020).
Beth Parkes, RDH, BScBeth Parkes RDH, BSc is an engaging international speaker who has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for nearly 20 years. She has gained her clinical knowledge and skills through General and Independent Practice, Mobile Dental Hygiene, Orthodontics and Periodontics. Beth is Manager of Clinical Affairs for Curion, a writer, a board member for Dental Hygiene Quarterly, an RDHU speaker and a valued cast member of The RDH View.