Ashley Hobbs, RDH, BSDH, MS
The University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry
Peggy Lelesi, RDH, B.S.
Idaho State University Department of Dental Hygiene
Ahlam Joufi, RDH, M.S.
Old Dominion University
Jiean Heifetz-Li, D.M.D., M.P.H.
Temple University
Faculty members gain insight from their students on a daily basis, but arguably even more can be learned from mentoring an aspiring dental educator. These young leaders have their eyes set on influencing future oral healthcare professionals and are hungry for opportunities to inspire the next generation. They also have their finger on the pulse of what pedagogical techniques resonate with current students. This session consists of mini-presentations from four aspiring educators. Over the past year, they have been mentored by experienced presenters to develop a topic of their choice related to educating the next generation of oral health professionals.