Optimism around the oral preventive assistant
OPAs are coming; the question is when. Joffree Bunleang talks to Jackie Sanders about how the future can be bright if we embrace it. The goal is to work with the OPAs and train them as we want them to be trained.
Joffree says we don’t need to be worried that our jobs will be replaced; she thinks OPAs will be an asset for hygienists and help reduce burnout, creating more access to care in the end.
The message: Hygienists will always be important and always be valued.
Join us to hear more about how OPAs can help dental hygienists.
About the Author
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
Chief Editor, RDH magazine
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, has over four decades of continual career development and experience in dentistry. As the chief editor of RDH magazine, she strives to remain a proactive personality in the continual advancement of the profession. She has been defined as a motivated trendsetter and dependable colleague and is inspired by her true passion of helping others to achieve their personal goals.
Joffree Bunleang, BSDH, RDH
Joffree Bunleang, BSDH, RDH. plays many roles: a wife, mom, and white belt jiu jitsu enthusiast at Combat Arts, a Utah College of Dental Hygiene graduate and seasoned dental hygienist. Joffree is also the cofounder of Hygiene Elevated, a dental consulting firm, a podcast cohost on Hygiene Elevated Conversations and Innovations, and a writer, speaker, and a dedicated clinical mentor. She serves as a recruiting liaison and practices dental hygiene with Signature Dental Partners. Passionate about elevating the dental hygiene profession, she continually strives for excellence. Joffree presents inspiring sessions to dental hygiene students, and with recent sponsorship support, she's now empowered to speak nationwide and share her insights with hygiene programs across the country.