Educators Platform
MASTERMINDS
What is a Mastermind?
Masterminds are a unique medium by which a group of individuals gathers and shares challenges and ideas with the goal of individual and collective growth and development. Used in a variety of business and other forums, Masterminds offer a tool to get attendees to levels of awareness and understanding that they otherwise would not be able to achieve individually. At Educators Platform, we pair a content expert together with a group of 12 or fewer dental hygiene educators across a wide range of topics. Sessions are individualized to group attendee needs and interests.
Spring Masterminds 2025
TEACHING DENTAL RADIOLOGY
Discussion of teaching strategies in teaching the Dental Radiology course
Expert: Sheila Vandenbush, RDA, RDH, MS, PhD, Dallas College El Centro
Date/Time: May 12, 9 AM - 11 AM
MEETING ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
Understanding and complying with the CODA's standards
Expert: Michele Carr, RDH, MA, EdD, The Ohio State University
Date/Time: May 12, 12 PM - 2 PM
GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Overview of the latest didactic and diagnostic GenAI tools
Expert: Ashley Hobbs MS, RDH, ECPII, University of Missouri-Kansas City and Chris Haddlesey MBA, University of Michigan.
Date/Time: May 12, 3 PM - 5 PM CT
CLINIC
REQUIREMENTS
Discussions around clinic requirements and tracking options
Expert: Ashley Hobbs MS, RDH, ECPII, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Date/Time: May 13, 10 AM - 12 PM CT
TEACHING RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Focus on ways to encourage evidence-based decision making and activities to critically appraise the literature
Expert: Michele Carr, RDH, MA, EdD, The Ohio State University
Date/Time: May 13, 1 PM - 3 PM CT
TEACHING
ONLINE/HYBRID
Best Practices on Online/Hybrid Course Design
Expert: Tami J. Grzesikowski, RDH, MEd St. Petersburg College
Date/Time: May 14, 10 AM - 12 PM CT
Teaching Motivational Interviewing
Enhancing Students’ Communication Skills to Support Patient’s Positive Behavior Change
Expert: Michelle Arnett, RDH, MS
Date/Time: May 14, 1 PM - 3 PM CT
TEACHING PERIODONTAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Discussion of strategies to identify periodontal classifications and teach treatment planning
Expert: Tulsi Patel, RDH, MHA, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Date/Time: May 15, 10 AM - 12 PM CT
TEACHING PRE-CLINIC TOPICS
Discussion of teaching strategies to maximize learning in Pre-Clinic Topics
Expert: Heather Anderson, RDH, MS, Eastern Washington University
Date/Time: May 15, 1 PM – 3 PM CT
TEACHING DENTAL MATERIALS
Discussion of teaching strategies to maximize learning in Dental Materials
Expert: Iwonka Eagle RDH, MS, University of Michigan
Date/Time: May 16, 10 AM – 12 PM CT
TEACHING DENTAL ANATOMY
Discussion of teaching strategies to maximize learning in dental anatomy
Expert: Tanya Villalpando Mitchell, RDH, MS, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Date/Time: May 19, 10 AM – 12 PM CT
TEACHING ORAL
PATHOLOGY
Discussion of teaching strategies to maximize learning in Oral Pathology
Expert: Sandra D’Amato-Palumbo, RDH, MPS, EdD, University of New Haven
Date/Time: May 19, 1 PM – 3 PM CT
TEACHING
RADIOLOGY LAB
Discussion on innovative and effective teaching strategies for a lab setting
Expert: Sandra Stramoski, RDH, MSDH, University of Bridgeport
Date/Time: May 20, 10 AM – 12 PM CT
TEACHING LOCAL ANESTHESIA
Discussion of teaching strategies in teaching Local Anesthesia
Expert: Demetra Logothetis, RDH, MS, University of New Mexico
Date/Time: May 20, 1 PM – 3 PM CT
TIPS TO
FLIP PERIO
Discussion of activities and learning assignments to enhance teaching Periodontology
Expert: Leah MacPherson, RDH, BS, MHP, Middlesex Community College
Date/Time: May 21, 9 AM - 11 AM CT
TEACHING PUBLIC
HEALTH
Discussion of teaching strategies when teaching Public Health
Expert: Julie Sutton, RDH, MS, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Date/Time: May 21, 12 PM – 2 PM CT
TEACHING PERIODONTOLOGY
Discussion of teaching strategies to maximize learning in Periodontology
Expert: Sheree Lee Duff, RDH, BSDH, MSA, University of Michigan
Date/Time: May 22, 10 AM – 12 PM CT
Teaching Restorative DENTISTRY
Discussion of teaching strategies for teaching restorative dentistry to dental hygiene students
Expert: Heather Anderson, RDH, MS, Eastern Washington University
Date/Time: May 23, 9 AM - 11 AM CT
EXTERNAL
ROTATIONS
Discussion of setting up educational activity sites for students
Expert: Darlene Jones RDH, BS, MPA, University of Michigan
Date/Time: May 23, 12PM - 2 PM CT
Flipping Dental/H&N Anatomy, Histology and Embryology
Discussion of activities and learning assignments to enhance teaching these fundamental subjects
Expert: Beth Monnin, RDH, MSEd, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
Date/Time: May 27, 9 AM - 11 PM CT
sTUDENT
ADVISOR
Discussion of best practices on facilitating students organizations to enhance leadership and engagement
Expert: Ashley Hobbs MS, BSDH, RDH, ECP II, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Date/Time: May 27, 12 PM - 2 PM CT
TEACHING
LAW AND ETHICS
Discussion of Teaching Strategies to Maximize Learning in Law and Ethics
Expert: Lisa Rowley, RDH, MS, Pacific University
Date/Time: May 27, 3 PM – 5 PM CT
TEACHING
SPECIAL CARE
Discussion of a focused approach to teaching Special Care Topics in the Dental Hygiene Program
Expert: Darlene Jones RDH, BS, MPA, University of Michigan
Date/Time: May 28, 9 AM - 11 AM CT
TEACHING
NUTRITION
Discussion of teaching strategies when teaching Nutrition
Expert: Julie Sutton, RDH, MS, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Date/Time: May 28, 12 PM - 2 PM CT
TEACHING
PHARMACOLOGY
Discussion of teaching strategies to maximize learning in Pharmacology
Expert: Sandra Stramoski, RDH, MSDH, University of Bridgeport
Date/Time: May 28, 3 PM – 5 PM CT
Introduction to Grant Writing
Discussion on first steps in successful grant writing to support dental programs
Expert: Sheila Vandenbush, RDA, RDH, MS, PhD, Dallas College El Centro
Date/Time: May 29, 9 AM - 11 AM CT
Mentoring and Student Support
Discussion on Strategies for Student Support
Expert: Heather Anderson, RDH, MS, Eastern Washington University
Date/Time: May 29, 12 PM - 2 PM CT
TEACHING MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Discussion of teaching strategies to maximize learning in Medical Emergencies
Expert: Ellen Grimes RDH, MA, MPA, EdD, Vermont Technical College
Date/Time: May 29, 3 PM – 5 PM CT
WRITING
TEST QUESTIONS
Discussion of constructing high-quality examination items
Expert: Sheila Vandenbush, RDA, RDH, MS, PhD, Dallas College El Centro
Date/Time: May 30, 9 PM - 11 AM CT
TEACHING DENTAL ASSISTING
Teaching Strategies for Diverse Student Backgrounds in Dental Assisting Education
Expert: Misty L. Mesimer, PhD, RDH, CDA, Germanna Community College
Date/Time: May 30, 12 PM - 2 PM CT
TEACHING
RADIOLOGY LAB
Discussion on innovative and effective teaching strategies for a lab setting
Expert: Sandra Stramoski, RDH, MSDH, University of Bridgeport
Date/Time: June 2, 12 PM – 2 PM CT
Get a package of any 5 Masterminds in the 2025 season for $58 off OR Bundle them up with our conferences
Get our popular Masterminds in a bundle at a discounted rate. You can use your package for any 5 Masterminds in the 2025 season.
Get our popular Masterminds and conferences in a bundle at a discounted rate. You can use your package for any 3 Masterminds and 1 conference – RISE or LEAP – in the 2025 season
Get our popular Masterminds and conferences in a bundle at a discounted rate. You can use your package for any 3 Masterminds and 1 INSTRUCT conference access in the 2025 season.
Special Institution Bundle
This bundle is designed to elevate institutions! It includes a variety of offers for all faculty members. If an institution purchases:
1 attendee at DIRECT 2025, 9 Mastermind 2025 attendances, and 10 Educators Platform 2025 conference attendances (including RISE, LEAP and INSTRUCT)
You will receive 6 additional masterminds for FREE!
Email [email protected] to get this package! We will be happy to send a customized invoice
Work With A Content Expert One-on-One
Interested in meeting with one of our Mastermind experts for a one hour one-on-one Zoom session? We are happy to provide this exclusive service for you to receive personalized guidance on your area of interest. These one-on-ones can be used to receive mentorship in project or activity implementation, discuss best practices/strategies in teaching particular subject content, discuss curriculum design around a topic, further understand a particular subject content and/or ask any other questions. Please fill out contact form by clicking the link below!
Contact FormInterested in a course that is sold out? Or interested in a topic not listed?
Click below to let us know
and to receive advanced notification of future offerings!
Interested in leading a Mastermind?
Please let us know
and fill out our contact form below!
