Optimism around the oral preventive assistant

Joffree Bunleang, BSDH, RDH, joins Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, to talk about the outlook of oral preventive assistants and their impact on dental hygiene.
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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

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH

Chief Editor, RDH magazine

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, is a respected dental industry leader with more than 40 years of experience in dental hygiene, marketing, and professional relations. As chief editor of RDH, she is dedicated to advancing the dental profession through education, innovation, and collaboration. Prior to this role, she served as manager of professional relations and communications for Sunstar/GUM, building strong connections with industry associations, educational institutions, and dental professionals nationwide. Jackie has also contributed her expertise through committee service with organizations including the American Dental Education Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Joffree Bunleang, BSDH, RDH

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 the director of 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.

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