Tracee Dahm
BSDH, MS
Biography
Tracee Dahm, BSDH, MS, graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2008 from Old Dominion University. After a full year in private practice, she decided to further her education and received a Master's of Science with a focus on dental education from Old Dominion University in 2012. Tracee still practices dental hygiene today. Tracee brings her deep educational expertise to the conference stage, delivering impactful presentations both in person and virtually to audiences of all sizes. In addition to speaking, Dahm has been published in dental journals, magazines, webinars, and textbooks. Tracee’s publications have been featured on various dental podcasts. She is a KOL in cutting-edge innovations in dental hygiene. Tracee’s additional scholarly work includes research on periodontal pathogens and the geriatric population in a skilled nursing facility. Her ongoing interests span emerging trends in dental hygiene, strategies to improve access to oral health care for underserved populations, and the role of mental health in dentistry.
Upcoming Seminars & Webinars
Mental Wellness = Dental Wellness: Improving Well-being and Care in Dental Practice
Participants will examine the unique stressors within dentistry, gain insight into how mental wellness directly influences clinical judgment, communication, and patient outcomes, and learn practical strategies for cultivating resilience. Through evidence-based research, attendees will learn that prioritizing their mental health is vital not only to longevity in the profession but also to providing compassionate, high-quality care.
Choking on Food-When You’re Not Actually Choking
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) is a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by eosinophil accumulation in the esophagus, often triggered by food or environmental allergens. EOE cases have been rising across all age groups and geographic regions, so dental professionals are at increased risk of encountering patients who struggle to identify EOE. Although traditionally managed in gastroenterology, EOE presents with symptoms—such as dysphagia, reflux, and food impaction—that may be observed during routine dental evaluations.
