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.