Paula Chebat, BSDH, RDHAP, is an Alternative Practice Hygienist, educator, and EMS GBT Trainer with nearly 20 years of experience in dentistry. Her background spans dental assisting, front office management, and clinical dental hygiene, giving her a uniquely comprehensive perspective on patient care and practice operations. Paula owns and operates her own dental hygiene practice, where she provides accessible preventive care and champions evidence-based protocols that elevate the patient experience. She also serves in legislative and advocacy roles that support and advance the dental hygiene profession. As a trainer with the Swiss Dental Academy, Paula works with dental teams nationwide to implement Guided Biofilm Therapy using the AirFlow Prophylaxis Master, emphasizing clinical excellence, patient comfort, and predictable outcomes. Known for her energetic teaching style and practical communication, Paula is dedicated to empowering dental professionals. Whether she’s leading hands-on trainings, advocating for her profession, or caring for patients, Paula brings passion, integrity, and a forward-thinking vision to the future of dental hygiene.

Ho conseguito la laurea con lode in Igiene Dentale nel 2007 e la laurea magistrale in Scienze delle Professioni Sanitarie Tecniche Assistenziali  con lode nel 2009 presso l'Università degli studi di Bari.
Ho un Master di I livello in Management Sanitario e Sociologia della Salute e un Master di II livello in Ri-Organizzazione e Lean Management in P.A. e Sanità (MARIOL), entrambi con lode.
Ho lavorato come Tutor Universitario CLID Università degli studi di Bari dal 2010 al 2015 e come Tutor Didattico CLID Università dell'Insubria a Varese dal 2017 al 2018.
Partecipo attivamente a gruppi di lavoro con l'Agenzia Regionale per la Sanità (ARES) per progetti di screening su territori ad alto indice di deprivazione.
Collaborazione scientifica ed operativa con:

• Dental Center Paragò
• Studio Dentistico Scatigna Francesco

Lavoro come Igienista dentale a contratto presso ASL Taranto DSS5 Martina Franca, autrice di progetti di prevenzione sul territorio e in Assistenza Domiciliare Integrata. Partecipo, anche in veste di relatrice, a diversi congressi sul territorio nazionale e sono una SDA GBT Trainer. 

Michelle Steiner BSDH, RDH has been dedicated to advancing oral health and supporting fellow dental professionals since beginning her career in 1995. After earning her CDA, she completed her dental hygiene degree in 2000 and spent 24 of the last 25 years as the sole RDH in a periodontal practice, where she developed a deep passion for periodontal care, patient relationships, and clinical excellence. She completed her BSDH in 2025 from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with an emphasis in education. Since June 2022, she has served as a U.S. SDA Trainer, and in June 2024, she expanded her role as a Success Coach. In addition to her coaching and training work, she provides dental hygiene services in nursing homes and volunteers her time with Mission of Mercy and her local food pantry, efforts that reflect her strong commitment to giving back and caring for her community. Today, she loves empowering clinicians to confidently implement GBT and helping dental teams grow through supportive, real-world training

Higienista bucodental Graduado en Enfermería por la Universidad de Nebrija 2024 Experto Universitario en heridas crónicas y de dificil cicatrización por UNEIZ Profesor asociado del Grado de Higiene Bucodental en Metrodora Formación Practica clinica privada por cuenta propia.

"Nel 2016 mi sono laureata presso l'Università degli Studi di Siena con tesi: “La terapia fotodinamica nel trattamento delle mucositi nei pazienti portatori di protesi totali ancorate su impianti”. Durante questi anni ho individuato i miei maggiori ambiti di interesse, focalizzando lo studio sulla terapia Parodontale non chirurgia.

Nel 2018 ho conseguito la laurea magistrale in Scienze delle Professioni Sanitarie Tecnico Assistenziali presso l'Università La Sapienza di Roma. Durante questi anni ho ampliato la mia formazione spaziando dal diritto all’economia presentando così una tesi con impronta giuridica dal titolo: “L’igienista dentale tra subordinazione e libera professione”.
Dal 2019 ho svolto il Master di I livello in Igiene Orale ad Indirizzo Parodontale Estetico ed Ortodontico in collaborazione con la Fondazione Istituto Stomatologico Toscano con tesi: “Malattia Parodontale e problematiche sistemiche: una correlazione pericolosa?”.
Nel 2020 ho intrapreso il master di Patologia Orale presso la Dental School di Torino presentando come caso clinico: “Herpes Virus: Manifestazioni Intraorale"". Ho cercato di affinare il mio bagaglio che sentivo carente su tutto ciò che interessava le patologie delle mucose gengivali non indotte da placca batterica.

Ad oggi, sono iscritta regolarmente all’Albo degli Igienisti e faccio parte del mondo EMS dal 2018."

Erika Spring is a pioneering force in Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) education, bringing over 35 years of dental industry experience and 27 years as a Registered Dental Hygienist.  Since 2019, she served as an SDA Trainer and Academic Integration Consultant, currently she is the US GBT Education Manager. Spring's most significant achievement came at Coastal Carolina Community College, where she revolutionized dental hygiene education by integrating GBT into the curriculum. Under her leadership, the program graduated the first GBT-certified students in 2021 and became the first academic institution to achieve GBT certification in the United States in 2022—a historic milestone establishing the gold standard for modern dental hygiene education. Her academic credentials include a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University and a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene. She maintains faculty experience from Laramie County Community College and clinical expertise through work with GBT practices, East Carolina University, and expert periodontists. As a certified DISC Behavioral Consultant, she enhances team dynamics and educational outcomes. Spring continues advancing the GBT mission by leading the US training team, developing educational strategies, and mentoring dental professionals nationwide. Her mission centers on preparing tomorrow's dental professionals with today's innovations, fundamentally reshaping dental hygiene practice and elevating patient wellness standards across the profession.

Nina ist gelernte Zahnarzthelferin und hat sich im Laufe der letzten 25 Jahre ihrer Berufszugehörigkeit immer und gerne weitergebildet, durch ihre beiden Aufstiegsfortbildungen zur ZMF und dann weiter zur DH ist sie seit 2015 stolz ein Teil des Teams der Swiss Dental Academy zu sein und als GBT Coach ihr Wissen und ihre Behandlungserfahrungen rund um die Technologien AirFlow & Piezon No PAIN sowie das dazugehörige Behandlungskonzept der Guided Biofilm Therapie in Zahnarztpraxen, Dentaldepots und Universitäten weiterzugeben.
Zudem ist sie in einer Zahnarztpraxis als Dentalhygienikerin tätig. Nina unterstütz die SDA auch bei spezifischen Kundenanfragen, speziell rund um das Hygienemanagement und die Aufbereitung.

• Técnico superior en higiene bucodental (2011)
• Práctica clínica privada.

• Odontóloga especialista en periodoncia.
• Máster en implantología y prótesis.
• Máster en rehabilitación oral y oclusión.
• Máster con certificación oficial en sistema Invisalign.
• Practica privada en PUY centro odontológico y formativo.

Karine earned her Dental Hygiene Diploma in 2010. After practicing in Switzerland for a year, she returned to settle in Estrie, where she grew up. Jovial and enthusiastic, she enjoys sharing her knowledge and learning to develop her skills. Passionate about her profession, she focuses on gentle and non-invasive treatments, which is how she discovered the Guided Biofilm Therapy Protocol. After four years of practice with the Airflow Prophylaxis Master, she can no longer do without it. Now a trainer for the Swiss Dental Academy for over two years, Karine can share her passion for dental health and her growing love for GBT with other colleagues.

Dr. Anna Seidel ist Oberärztin in der Abteilung für zahnärztliche Prothetik am Uniklinikum Erlangen der Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. Ihr klinischer Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Perio-Prothetik, d.h. der prothetischen Rehabilitation parodontal kompromittierter Patienten. Dabei werden Therapieaspekte der Prothetik, Parodontologie und Implantologie kombiniert. Ihre Lehrtätigkeit beinhaltet die „Zahnmedizin des Alters“, die Implantatprothetik sowie die konventionelle zahnärztliche Prothetik im klinischen Studienabschnitt.

Soy odontóloga generalista y he trabajado en el campo dental desde el 2012 desempeñando roles que cubren toda la cadena de valor del servicio de salud dental: desde asistente en sillón, pasando por auxiliar en gabinete, atención al paciente, agente comercial, higienista y finalmente como dentista. Todo esto me ha permitido estar al día con los avances científicos y tecnológicos, a la vez que me ha dotado de una perspectiva global del funcionamiento de las clínicas dentales, lo que aporta dinamismo, profesionalidad y eficacia a mi trabajo.

Persigo el ideal de ejercer una odontología de alta calidad, y además, tengo profunda vocación para la enseñanza, por lo que me encantaría que ese ámbito formara parte del día a día en mi práctica profesional. Soy una apasionada de la periodoncia y la estética dental, y tengo muchas ganas de aprender y crecer.

Benjamin ist seit 2022 Mitglied des deutschen SDA Trainer Teams. Er hat seine Ausbildung zum ZFA im Jahr 2004 abgeschlossen und ist seit 2007 als Dentalhygieniker in verschiedenen Praxen tätig. Seitdem hat er sein Wissen durch zahlreiche Fortbildungen erweitert. Neben seiner Trainertätigkeit bei der SDA arbeitet er derzeit in zwei Praxen. Seine Schwerpunkte sind neben GBT, PAR und UPT auch das Praxismanagement sowie die Leitung der Prophylaxeabteilungen. Bereits früh entdeckte er die Freude und Begeisterung an der Vermittlung von Wissen in den Bereichen Prophylaxe und Mundhygiene gegenüber Patienten*innen und Kollegen*innen, aber auch bezüglich der Funktionsweise neuer Systeme – und Arbeitstechniken oder effektiver Praxisabläufe. Er versteht es, den richtigen Ton zu treffen und Inhalte spielerisch zu vermitteln. Sein oberstes Ziel ist die Prävention von oralen Erkrankungen und somit auch die Erhaltung der allgemeinen Gesundheit seiner Patient*innen. Dabei ist die GBT ein wesentlicher Bestandteil seiner täglichen Arbeit.

 

Benjamin ist hoch motiviert und versteht es, Wissensinhalte interessant und verständlich zu vermitteln und auf individuelle Fragen und Belange der Zuhörer*innen einzugehen.

Laureata in Igiene Dentale presso l’Università degli Studi di Genova nel 2017, pratico la mia attività professionale a Genova.
Dopo la laurea, per perfezionarmi sempre di più e  prendermi cura dei miei pazienti nel miglior modo possibile, ho frequentato vari corsi di formazione.
Divento GBT Trainer nel 2020, adoro aiutare i colleghi a introdurre questo protocollo nella propria pratica clinica e imparo da ogni studio dove tengo i corsi qualcosa di nuovo.