Leonora Costello is a licensed dental hygienist, educator, and Master of Healthcare Administration candidate dedicated to advancing oral health through innovation, equity, and strategic collaboration. With both an associate and bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene, she blends clinical expertise with a broader public health perspective to drive meaningful change in patient care and professional education. Leonora serves as a Swiss Dental Academy Trainer with EMS Dental, where she partners with clinicians and academic institutions nationwide to implement Guided Biofilm Therapy using the AirFlow Prophylaxis Master device. In addition to her training and consulting work, she provides clinical care at East Carolina University, working directly with underserved populations to reduce disparities and improve access to preventive services.  Currently pursuing her MHA, Leonora is focused on healthcare leadership, process innovation, and sustainable improvements in dental education. Whether she's leading hands-on workshops, mentoring future providers, or building institutional partnerships, she brings energy, empathy, and a commitment to collaborative growth.

Amanda has a passion for dentistry and in 2008 became one of the first UK Swiss Academy Trainers for EMS. She has given many courses on Piezon technology, Biofilm management and Guided Biofilm therapy. (GBT). Amanda is the Immediate Past President of the British Association of Dental Therapists.

She became a hygienist in 1996 where she qualified from Manchester Dental school and then after spells in Specialist practice and the hospital service, taught Dental Hygiene at Sheffield dental school and then moved to Kings College Dental Institute in London.

Amanda has lectured nationally and internationally and talks on various topics. These include :- Behavioural change, Periodontal screening, Implant maintenance, fluoride varnish application for nurses, Impression taking, Biofilm theory/ GBT and Caries risk assessment.

Amanda completed and published research on the subject of Nursing Assistance for the Dental Hygienist in 2011. She completed a tutor’s conversion to Dental therapy in 2012 and became President elect of the British Association of Dental therapists in 2015.

She is an MSC student at King’s College London reading Advanced Minimal Intervention Dentistry.

Amanda presently works part time for Leicester Community dental services as a Therapist, treating anxious children and Special needs patients. She also works for Bupa Dental care in Stamford, Lincolnshire and lectures part time.

Amanda sits on the Bupa Dental Care Clinical advisory board and is a member of the BSDHT and BADT.

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

RDH (Torino) - 17/18 settembre

Dal 2003 collaboro come igienista dentale presso lo studio dentistico Dr. Tiziano Bombardelli a Trento.
Negli anni ho continuato il mio aggiornamento seguendo i corsi AIDI nazionali e regionali, corsi di formazione specifici della terapia parodontale, implantare e per la gestione del paziente carioreccetivo e nel 2018 ho frequentato il Master in Igiene implantare presso l’Istituto Stomatologico Toscano.
Ho partecipato come relatrice a vari corsi sul mantenimento del paziente ortodontico, paziente implantare e come docente a contratto presso l’Università di Padova al corso di perfezionamento in Igiene implantare. 
Attualmente sono docente a contratto presso il Corso di Laurea in Igiene dentale Polo di Rovereto nella materia: gestione dell’igiene dentale professionale del paziente implantare.

Igienista dentale laureato presso Università La Sapienza di Roma nel 2009 e specializzato in gestione della malattia parodontale. Opero come consulente nello studio Favatà + Savio a Torino, dove partecipo anche alla stesura di articoli e ricerche scientifiche.

Socio SIdP e IAO, ho conseguito un Master di specializzazione in Parodontologia presso l’Università di Roma La Sapienza.

• Licenciada en odontología por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid en 1999
• Máster en odontología preventiva y comunitaria por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 2000
• Doctora en odontología por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2002
• Máster en periodoncia y implantología por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 2005. European Board in Periodontology( EFP ) 2005
• Autora de varias publicaciones científicas a nivel nacional e internacional
• Miembro SEPA, miembro ITI y embajadora de Women implantología y Network (WIN) de ITI
• Profesora del máster de periodoncia de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid
• Ejercicio privado como periodoncista en Madrid

Mi sono laureata in Igiene Dentale presso l’Università di Verona nel 2018. Ho iniziato a collaborare presso lo studio odontoiatrico Albertini-Conci-Bertelle nel 2019, dove tutt’ora svolgo parte della mia attività lavorativa. Collaboro in qualità di libera professionista presso il Centro Dentale della Dott.ssa Francesca Manfrini dal 2013. Durante questi anni ho frequentato numerosi corsi e congressi.

Pratique privée orientée parodontologie à Thiais (94)

• Diplômée de la Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire de Paris V (Montrouge)
• Formation privée de prothèse sur implants à l’Institut de Formation en Chirurgie Implantaire Avancée
• Développement d’une médecine omnipratique dentaire de qualité basée sur les concepts de prise en charge globale

Claudia hat sich nach ihrem Abschluss zur Dentalhygienikerin HF im Jahr 1997 kontinuierlich weitergebildet (Ausbildung Terminalanästhesie, dipl. med. Praxisleiterin und viele mehr). Ihr besonderes Interesse gilt der Wissensvermittlung in der Prophylaxe, einem Bereich, den sie als äußerst wichtig erachtet. Sie verfolgt die Entwicklung neuer Techniken und Methoden, um ihre Kenntnisse stets auf dem neuesten Stand zu halten und andere Fachkräfte in diesem Bereich zu inspirieren.

Seit 2017 ist Claudia eine begeisterte Anwenderin der Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), einem evidenzbasierten 8 Schritte GBT Behandlungs Protokoll. Ihre Leidenschaft für diese Technik hat sie dazu motiviert, als Trainerin für die SDA zu arbeiten. Als Trainerin gibt sie ihr umfangreiches und langjähriges Wissen mit viel Engagement und Begeisterung an die Anwender der GBT weiter. Claudia legt großen Wert darauf, dass die Teilnehmer nicht nur theoretische Kenntnisse erwerben, sondern auch praktische Fähigkeiten entwickeln, um die GBT effektiv in ihrer täglichen Arbeit anzuwenden.

Im Jahr 2023 hat Claudia den Schritt in die Selbstständigkeit gewagt und eine Firma übernommen, die ein breites Spektrum an Fort- und Weiterbildungen im dentalen Bereich anbietet. Mit ihrer Erfahrung und ihrem Fachwissen möchte sie anderen Fachleuten in der Zahnmedizin helfen, ihre Fähigkeiten zu verbessern und die neuesten Entwicklungen in der Prophylaxe zu integrieren. Claudias Ziel ist es, die Qualität der dentalen Prophylaxe in der Schweiz zu erhöhen und die Bedeutung einer umfassenden Weiterbildung zu fördern.

Laureata con Lode nel 2016 presso Università degli Studi dell’Insubria, sono collaboratrice presso l’Università degli Studi dell’Insubria nel reparto di Igiene dentale e la scuola di specializzazione in odontoiatria pediatrica. Ho seguito un perfezionamento in terapia perimplantare con il Prof. Massimo Simion nel 2017 e un perfezionamento nel trattamento della malattia parodontale con il professore Carlo Ghezzi nel 2019. Sono una GBT Trainer dal 2022, opero la mia professione nella provincia di Milano e svolgo corsi privati per professionisti e pazienti riguardo la prevenzione orale. Sono responsabile del reparto di Igiene Dentale presso lo studio dentistico Dott. Jacopo Padalino a Legnano e mi occupo a 360 gradi di Igiene dentale sia nel paziente pediatrico che nel paziente adulto.

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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.

Allison Arendziak has been practicing dental hygiene in the suburbs of Chicago, IL for 14 years and began her career in dentistry in 2007. In addition to clinical practice, Allison has been a trainer for the Swiss Dental Academy since 2023 where she supports dental professionals across the country in developing their clinical skills in EMS’ Guided Biofilm Therapy technique. Allison believes that the mouth can tell the body’s story and is dedicated to tying the two together to improve the overall well-being of her patients. She believes the combination of remaining a life-long student and being open to change has been key to maintaining joy and passion for her profession. She has a heart for serving her patients and dental colleagues.