Calling All Dental Hygiene Educators, Program Directors, and Clinical Instructors

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A 2-day comprehensive and interactive virtual conference designed to reinvent your teaching methods, inspire your students, and keep you at the forefront of dental hygiene education innovation.

A 2-day comprehensive and interactive virtual conference designed
to reinvent your teaching methods, inspire your students, and keep you
at the forefront of dental hygiene education innovation.

JUNE 20-21, 2025 • VIRTUAL via ZOOM • 13 CE CREDITS

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Is the Weight of Teaching Getting Heavier?

➔ The standards just keep on tightening. You’re struggling to keep up with constant changes
in dental technologies, accreditation, and curricula

➔ You're pouring energy into your lectures, but you feel like they aren't even landing with today's diverse learners (or your students just aren’t engaging?)

➔ You’re juggling clinical coordination, grading, faculty meetings, and endless emails
with NO real support.

➔ You’re always the go-to. The problem solver. You’re carrying so much for your students. But who’s supporting you? Do you even have a strong network that just GETS YOU?

➔ You’ve got the passion… the drive. But how does it feel like if you had sharper resources AND a stronger voice to advocate for your program and profession?

It shouldn’t be this hard to do what you love...

Say goodbye to burnout and outdated methods.

It’s high time for fresh strategies, renewed confidence, and a smarter way to teach.

It’s time to re-engage your students and inspire the next generation of oral health professionals.

Welcome to...

TECT 2023 Transforming - Elevating - Connecting Together. The most innovative annual conference for Dental Hygiene Educators.

A 2-day virtual conference created exclusively for dental hygiene educators, program directors, clinical instructors, and academic leaders who want to level up, connect, and stay current.

SPARK delivers practical resources, forward-thinking strategies, and real-world insight from experts. This program is designed to help YOU reinvent your teaching, calibrate more effectively and confidently in the clinic, and inspire your students—without losing your own SPARK.

All The SPARK Sessions

Two immersive days. Expert-led, practical sessions.

DAY 1

Friday, June 20, 2025

7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
Welcome and Event Overview

Introduction of the event, agenda outline, instructions for participation.

Speaker: Jell-Ed Team

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Session 1: Flipping your Classroom with Learning Management Systems
Speaker: Lisa Bahr, RDH, MEd
Explore innovative strategies to enhance classroom engagement using LMS tools.

Individual Session: $95 | Included with full conference registration

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Session 2: A Broader Lens on Preclinical Education: Moving Beyond Tradition and Fostering Real-World Skills with Adaptive Teaching

Speaker: Joy Void-Holmes
Learn tailored teaching strategies to accommodate diverse student needs.

Individual Session: $95 | Included with full conference registration

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Break

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Session 3: How to Use AI to Enhance Rubrics and Assessments
Speaker: Lory Laughter, MS, RDH
Discover the potential of AI in creating effective assessment tools.

Individual Session: $95 | Included with full conference registration

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Session 4: How to Teach Radiology with Confidence: Expert Tips for Hands-On Learning

Speaker: Emily Boge
Participate in an interactive session to enhance your radiology teaching skills.

Individual Session: $95 | Included with full conference registration

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Break-End of Day Recap

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Session 5: The CDEN Approach: Implementing Strategies for Meeting Standards in Dental Hygiene Education

Speaker: Colgate Educator and Lory Laughter

COMPLIMENTARY SESSION | Open to everyone for FREE

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Session 6: Integrating Student Assignments with the CDEN Framework

Speaker: Colgate Educator and Lory Laughter

COMPLIMENTARY SESSION | Open to everyone for FREE

DAY 2

Saturday, June 21, 2025

7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
Welcome and Event Overview

Introduction of the event, agenda outline, instructions for participation.

Speaker: Jell-Ed Team

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Session 1: Upscale Assessment: The Future of Dental Hygiene Assessment

Speaker: Sara Taft
Bring your laptops for a hands-on experience with the latest dental hygiene clinical grading software.

COMPLIMENTARY SESSION | Open to everyone for FREE

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Session 2: How to Teach Local Anesthesia

Speaker: Lisa Bahr and Lory Laughter

Individual Session: $95 | Included with full conference registration

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Break

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Session 3: How to Calibrate your Faculty using High Definition Integrated Imaging and Lighting Unit (IILU)

Speaker: Joy Void-Holmes and Emily Boge

Promote consistent and fair evaluation of student performance.

Individual Session: $95 | Included with full conference registration

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Product Presentation

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Session 4: How to teach Dental Materials

Speakers: Lory Laughter and Joy Void-Holmes
Wrap up the conference with a dynamic presentation on current dental materials.

Individual Session: $95 | Included with full conference registration

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

End of Day Recap

🚨 Reminders:

Unlimited access to session recordings afterward is only available for FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRANTS

If you register for individual sessions and miss it live, you’ll need to register again to attend.

Whether you join for the entire conference or select your sessions à la carte, SPARK is built to energize your teaching and re-ignite your purpose.

CHOOSE ONLY THE SESSIONS YOU NEED

What Makes SPARK Special?

✔️ Expert-Led Sessions

Gain actionable insights from seasoned professionals who understand your classroom challenges and transform your teaching with innovative strategies.

✔️ Networking Opportunities

Build real relationships with fellow educators and industry leaders. Find your people. Find your next idea.

✔️ Cutting-Edge Tools and Techniques

From AI to LMS tools, walk away with time-saving strategies you can use immediately.

✔️ Supportive Community

Share challenges. Celebrate wins. Feel more empowered and supported.

The question is…

Which Path Will You Choose?

FULL SPARK 2025 ACCESS

Here’s everything you’ll get:

✅ 7 Powerhouse Sessions led by top educators and experts in the field

✅ Lifetime Access to ALL session recordings

✅ 3 Bonus Sessions with FREE registrants

✅ Private SPARK FB group

✅ SPARK 2025 Course Materials

✅ 13 CE Credits

YOUR TOTAL INVESTMENT

$499

À LA CARTE SESSIONS

Perfect for those who want to sharpen skills in a focused area. Each session includes:

✅ LIVE, expert-led instruction via Zoom

✅ 1.5 CE credits per paid and attended session

✅ Downloadable course materials (only when applicable for the session)

Please note: If you miss your session, you’ll need to register to attend it again. No recording available.

YOUR TOTAL INVESTMENT

$95 per session

SELECT YOUR TOP SESSIONS

Your Turning Point Starts Here

We’re stuck in an old system that no longer works—outdated methods, solo efforts,
disconnected resources, and more.

When we shifted our approach to focus on collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based practices, everything changed.

SPARK Conference 2025 is built for that.

GRAB YOUR FULL ACCESS SLOT

“SPARK gave me the tools and confidence to completely revamp my teaching approach. My students are thriving, and I feel more connected to my profession than ever before!”

– Dr. Jane Smith, Clinical Instructor

Meet Your Hosts and Faculty

Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, DHSc, BSDH, RDH, AADH

Dr. Emily Boge EdD, RDH, CDA

Lisa Bahr MEd., BS, RDH

Lory Laughter, MS, RDH

Sara Taft MSAH, RDH
Guest Speaker

Meet Your Hosts and Faculty

Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, DHSc, BSDH, RDH, AADH

Dr. Emily Boge EdD, RDH, CDA

Lisa Bahr MEd., BS, RDH

Lory Laughter, MS, RDH

Guest Host

Sara Taft MSAH, RDH

So appreciate the founders of Jell-Ed and their commitment to provide topics and education that is relevant to the dental hygiene field. I love learning from peer colleagues who are excellent mentors for dental hygiene professionals.

Cindy McCoy Gaskill

Get this:

When educators elevate their practice…
Everyone benefits.

Your students succeed.
Your program thrives.
You lead the change.

FULL SPARK 2-DAY AGENDA