Beyond the Op: Expanding Your Impact, Influence & Income as a Dental Hygienist
Beyond the Op: Expanding Your Impact, Influence & Income as a Dental Hygienist
With Bethany Montoya, MBA, BAS, RDH
Course Description:
Dental hygiene is evolving — and so are the opportunities available to clinicians. This one-hour webinar empowers dental hygienists to discover new avenues of professional growth, build a credible presence beyond the operatory, and leverage their unique strengths in today’s changing industry. Participants will explore career expansion pathways, personal branding strategies, and practical steps for becoming visible, valued, and influential—without sacrificing authenticity.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Identify at least five viable career pathways for dental hygienists outside traditional clinical practice..
- Explain the foundational elements of a professional brand for healthcare providers.
- Evaluate their personal strengths, values, and niche to determine growth opportunities.
- Describe actionable steps to gain visibility through writing, speaking, advocacy, or industry partnerships.
- List three strategies for expanding influence while maintaining authenticity and ethical standards.
About the Presenter:
Bethany Montoya, MBA, BAS, RDH, is a practicing dental hygienist, educator, industry key opinion leader, and editorial director of DentistryIQ’s Clinical Insights newsletter. She has a passion for advancing modern disease prevention. She specializes in exploring the intersection of clinical practice, professional growth, and innovation within oral health care. Through her writing, she aims to educate, inspire, and spark meaningful dialogue in the dental community.
Bethany can be reached at bethanyrdh@outlook.com or on Instagram @humanrdh
Course Details:
Instructor: Bethany Montoya, MBA, BAS, RDH
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 770
Time Zones:
- PST = 5 PM
- MST = 6 PM
- CST = 7 PM
- EST = 8 PM
- AZ = 6 PM
Beyond the Op: Expanding Your Impact, Influence & Income as a Dental Hygienist
With Bethany Montoya, MBA, BAS, RDH
Course Description:
Dental hygiene is evolving — and so are the opportunities available to clinicians. This one-hour webinar empowers dental hygienists to discover new avenues of professional growth, build a credible presence beyond the operatory, and leverage their unique strengths in today’s changing industry. Participants will explore career expansion pathways, personal branding strategies, and practical steps for becoming visible, valued, and influential—without sacrificing authenticity.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Identify at least five viable career pathways for dental hygienists outside traditional clinical practice..
- Explain the foundational elements of a professional brand for healthcare providers.
- Evaluate their personal strengths, values, and niche to determine growth opportunities.
- Describe actionable steps to gain visibility through writing, speaking, advocacy, or industry partnerships.
- List three strategies for expanding influence while maintaining authenticity and ethical standards.
About the Presenter:
Bethany Montoya, MBA, BAS, RDH, is a practicing dental hygienist, educator, industry key opinion leader, and editorial director of DentistryIQ’s Clinical Insights newsletter. She has a passion for advancing modern disease prevention. She specializes in exploring the intersection of clinical practice, professional growth, and innovation within oral health care. Through her writing, she aims to educate, inspire, and spark meaningful dialogue in the dental community.
Bethany can be reached at bethanyrdh@outlook.com or on Instagram @humanrdh
Course Details:
Instructor: Bethany Montoya, MBA, BAS, RDH
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 770
Time Zones:
- PST = 5 PM
- MST = 6 PM
- CST = 7 PM
- EST = 8 PM
- AZ = 6 PM
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