Ann-Marie C. DePalma
CDA, RDH, MEd, FADIA, FAADH
Biography
Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, CDIPC, FADIA, FAADH is a graduate of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts Boston. Ann-Marie is a Fellow and Certified Educator of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA), a Fellow of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH), a continuous member of American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), as well as a lifetime member of the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM). She is the 2017 Esther Wilkins Distinguished Alumni of Forsyth Award recipient.
Ann-Marie has been published in dental and dental hygiene publications and textbooks. She is a consultant dental hygiene examiner for CDCA-WREB-CITA, the national dental/dental hygiene competency assessment organization. Ann-Marie presents continuing education programs for dental team members on a variety of topics. She has been employed as a software trainer, a business/clinical advisor for a national dental practice management company, a faculty member of a dental hygiene program and program chair of a dental assisting program after having been employed in clinical hygiene for a number of years.
Testimonials
"I appreciate the amount of information that was shared and presented today. This is very practical and will be used right away in the clinical setting."
— Webinar Attendee
Ann-Marie followed the basic speaker format of: Here's what I'm going to cover, she covered it, then ended with a summary/review of this is what I covered. The information was practical and presented in a way that flowed very well. The speaker and moderator worked together very well.
— Webinar Attendee
This webinar was very impactful as my family and I are experiencing some motor delays with our little girl.
— Webinar Attendee
Ann Marie has a personal experience with the subject matter and has shared her outcomes and knowledge, it was a good learning experience for me.
— Webinar Attendee
I learned importance of early evaluation and communication with children and their caregivers to help with detection of physical or developmental challenges they may face.
— Webinar Attendee
"My wife is in pediatric physical therapy and she felt it was very informative too."
— Webinar Attendee
"Liked the information provided and how it ties into the role of the dental hygienist."
— Webinar Attendee
Since I have TMJ, this live webinar was interesting.
— Webinar Attendee
I liked the real life advice on TMD
— Julie G.
The lecturer was easy to follow, good slides. Very well done
— Tim S.
Logically arranged for what has become a complicated issue for health care workers--it was interesting to hear about real life scenarios
— Timothy S.
The instructor was indeed specific and detailed on the subjects.
— Webinar Attendee
Concise speaking and highly informative
— Webinar Attendee
Upcoming Seminars & Webinars
Pediatric Developmental Delays: Do You Know What to Look for?
As dental professionals we are in a unique position to assist our patients in the maintenance and improvement of their medical and dental health, even for our youngest patients. Would you know what to do, what to say or how to refer a child that may be exhibiting developmental delays?
TMD-TMJ, What is It All About?
This live webinar will provide dental team members, who may have only the basic knowledge of the TM joint, with a very detailed and informed presentation involving the structure and function of the joint, etiological factors of disease, examination and evaluation methods used, and treatment modalities offered. The role of the dental team in TMD will also be discussed. A personal discussion will also be offered.
Implants 101: What You Should Know About Implants But Were Afraid to Ask!
Implants are the standard of care for edentulous areas. A patient with implants is different from a patient with a natural dentition. Does the team understand the difference? As more patients are seeking dental implants as viable restorative options, all members of the dental team should have a grasp of the role implants play in the maintenance of oral health.
Pediatric Developmental Delays: Do You Know What to Look for?
As dental professionals we are in a unique position to assist our patients in the maintenance and improvement of their medical and dental health, even for our youngest patients. Would you know what to do, what to say or how to refer a child that may be exhibiting developmental delays?
Women’s Health: Hidden in Plain Sight—Connecting Systemic, Bone & Oral Health
This live webinar explores lesser-known and often underrecognized health conditions that disproportionately affect women and may influence inflammation, bone health, and periodontal health.
Smiles & Files: Protecting Your Practice in the Hack Age & AI 101: Understanding Artificial Intelligence for You and Your Team
This two-part live webinar will investigate the importance of understanding cyber-security to protect patients and practices and then review opportunities for artificial intelligence in dentistry.
TMD-TMJ, What is It All About?
This live webinar will provide dental team members, who may have only the basic knowledge of the TM joint, with a very detailed and informed presentation involving the structure and function of the joint, etiological factors of disease, examination and evaluation methods used, and treatment modalities offered. The role of the dental team in TMD will also be discussed. A personal discussion will also be offered.
On demand courses
Navigating HIPAA to Protect You and Your Patients
Dental team members need to understand the role HIPAA plays in their daily practice lives. Yet many do not participate in the required annual HIPAA training. HIPAA requirements deem that practice specific documentation be maintained, but often teams don’t maintain the information. This self-study pre-recorded video course will review HIPAA requirements and what teams need to know to protect the patient’s protected health information (PHI). The program is not designed to replace a practice’s individualized information, but to provide teams with the information needed to update their protocols.
