Amanda Berthiaume, MsDH, RDH, CDA, FADHA is an Associate Professor of Dental Sciences at Springfield Technical Community College and a practicing registered dental hygienist. By combining her experience in academia, clinical practice, leadership, and national service, she delivers engaging, evidence-based presentations that provide practical strategies attendees can immediately implement.

Amanda earned her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Springfield Technical Community College and her Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Education from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS University. She is a Certified Dental Assistant and a Fellow of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (FADHA).

A nationally recognized leader in the profession, Amanda serves as a Director for the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA). She is a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) site visitor, a member of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) National Board Dental Hygiene Examination question construction committee, and previously served on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination Standard Setting Panel. She is also a recipient of both the Yankee Dental Hygienist of the Year and Massachusetts Dental Hygienist of the Year awards.

Amanda is passionate about advancing the dental hygiene profession through education, leadership, advocacy, and evidence-based clinical practice. Her areas of expertise include periodontology, dental hygiene diagnosis, access to care, and team-based patient care.