Melissa K. Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA, affectionately known as @thetoothgirl, is on a powerful mission - to make dentistry a better place for patient & practitioner. She is a strategic advisor for both start-ups and seasoned brands on brand development and strategy and has been published more than 100 times since 2018. Turner is an award-winning speaker, key opinion influencer and hygienist who is ushering in the future of dentistry with a focus on inclusion, practitioner well-being and technology. An expert in teledentistry and mobile healthcare delivery, Turner is cofounder of the National Mobile & Teledentistry Conference and is a founding board member of the American Mobile & Teledentistry Alliance, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit membership association. Turner is creator of the I Heart Dentistry Network, a community focused on supporting under-recognized subgroups of dental professionals and is cofounder of The Denobi Awards Gala, an annual red-carpet awards program honoring outstanding individuals and unsung heroes who move the dental industry forward.
Melissa currently resides in Portland, OR with her husband and two daughters.
Areas of Expertise
• Teledentistry
• Mobile dentistry
• Improving the dental experience for patient and provider
• Collaborative team approach
• Industry trends
SPEAKING TOPICS
• "Incorporating teledentistry into the traditional dental practice"
• "Mobile dentistry for the modern dental practice"
• "Workplace wellness for the dental team"
• "The dental hygienist & the future of dentistry"
