Develop Untapped Leadership Potential Within You
This course is designed to equip dental hygienists with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to grow their careers and shape the future of our profession. Whether you’re looking to transition into a management role, develop innovative programs, or advocate for change within the profession, this course will provide the practical tools and strategic insights necessary to lead effectively in diverse professional settings.
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Leadership in Dental Hygiene Certificate Program™
CURRICULUM
Leadership in dental hygiene extends far beyond clinical practice. This seven unit course is led by Jessica Havens and Deb Daniel, dental hygienists who created successful careers in healthcare administration, contributing to systemic health without the rigors of clinical practice. This program is uniquely tailored to expand career pathways inside a dental setting or far beyond it. With recorded lectures that allow you to study at your own pace, participants will engage in reflective exercises, building foundational knowledge, and a skill-building capstone exercise that fosters professional growth and leadership excellence.
Objectives
Module One: Intro to Leadership
- Understand and apply various leadership theories and styles.
- Assess personal leadership strengths and areas for improvement.
- Demonstrate ethical leadership principles in professional settings.
Module Two: Human Resources Leadership
- Understand the principals of managing human resources effectively within a dental practice.
- Develop strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining dental team members.
- Address workplace challenges such as conflict resolution, team dynamics, and performance evaluation.
Module Three: Project Management
- Apply project management principles, skills and tools to initiate, plan, execute, and oversee projects.
- Understand the leadership skills required for project management.
- Utilize tools for effective resource allocation, risk management, and project evaluation.
Module Four: Knowledge Translation
- Understand the foundations of knowledge translation (KT).
- Interpret and communicate research findings effectively.
- Integrate evidence-based practices into clinical settings.
- Evaluate the impact of knowledge translation on patient care and practice improvement.
Module Five: Program Development
- Design and implement healthcare programs for a variety of settings.
- Identify community needs and develop programs that address those needs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare programs and make necessary improvements.
Module Six: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Understand and apply DEI principles in dental hygiene and healthcare practice.
- Develop cultural competence to provide inclusive patient care.
- Advocate for policies and practices that promote DEI within the dental and healthcare community.
Module Seven: Mentorship and Networking
- Build and maintain professional networks within the dental and health care community.
- Develop skills to support mentor and mentee relationships.
- Understand how to support fellow dental hygienists through mentorship.
- Leverage networking opportunities to advance personal and professional goals.
Meet Your Instructors
Deb & Jessica are the co-founder of Beyond Dental Hygiene, a team that supports dental hygienists worldwide seeking to transition from frontline clinical practice to other meaningful roles in dental or healthcare settings. In this program they show students that all hygienists have untapped leadership abilities that just need to be nurtured to have a big impact on their careers and their community outcomes. Hygienists make excellent program administrators, project coordinators, managers, health advocates, public health innovators, and team leaders: once they understand how to translate the knowledge and skills they have into those roles.
Deb Daniel, MHSc, RDH, PMP, CHE
Deb is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in program and project management, dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovation and excellence. Beyond her professional role as a Program Manager for the Municipality of Durham, Deb is deeply committed to community engagement. She volunteers on committees with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) and serves as a board member for the Centre for Independent Living Toronto.
Jessica Havens, MAL-H, BSDH
Jessica is a dedicated health professional with over a decade of experience in public health, spanning research, clinical care, and quality improvement. As Manager of Credentialing and Privileging at Island Health, she leads a team responsible for ensuring high standards in practitioner qualifications.
REQUIREMENTS
This 7 unit course is a mini-certificate program. To earn a certificate of completion enrollees must:
- Have an active, valid dental hygiene license or certification from your governing body
- Complete the entire program
- Pass the final assessment
- Complete a Capstone Project
CAPSTONE PROJECT GUIDELINES
A Capstone Project helps you apply the knowledge you gain in the curriculum in your existing position, or as a volunteer at a nonprofit or health department if you are temping or not working right now. Guidance and examples are provided to create a written report of your project and assistance is available if you have questions.
Requirement: Propose and implement an improvement plan based upon a workflow challenge.
