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Perio in Focus: Breaking Down Disease Activity to Elevate Clinical Decision-Making
February 10, 2026 @ 7:00pm EST
Zoom

Lisa Hardill, RDH

Event Description

Transform patient conversations with the power of Motivational Interviewing (MI). This course offers
practical tools to build trust, inspire positive change, and create collaborative, patient-centered
appointments. Learn the core skills and principles of MI, explore real-world applications in dentistry,
and discover how pairing MI with intra-oral images can break through educational barriers and
improve oral health outcomes.

Course Objectives:

• Review the benefits and supporting evidence of Motivational Interviewing in dentistry.
• Explore the spirit and principles of motivational interviewing.
• Review the foundational skills of MI and examples showcasing practical applications of
  Motivational Interviewing during dental visits.
• Describe how incorporating MI in combination with the use of intra-oral images will allow dental
  hygienists to break through barriers of educating and motivating patient.
• Summarize key tips for successful integration of Motivational Interviewing within the dental
  practice environment.

Speaker Bio:

Lisa Hardill RDH, BHADM, PG Cert 

Lisa has been a registered dental hygienist since 2003, with experience spanning private
practice, public health, and independent practice. In 2017, she expanded her career beyond the
operatory, moving into dental sales and consulting with a focus on preventive products, practice
growth strategies, implants, biomaterials, and digital dentistry.

This diverse experience led to her current role in Clinical Development with a leading Dental
Service Organization, where she supports dental hygiene teams across hundreds of practices in
Ontario.

Outside of her Clinical Development role, she serves as a Hygiene Coach with the Clear Aligner
Leadership Bootcamp and as an Ambassador for both Women in Digital Dentistry and
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Lisa also presents webinars and continuing education sessions
across a variety of platforms, sharing practical, evidence-based strategies to help dental
professionals elevate patient care and team collaboration.

A passionate writer, Lisa runs StrictlyDentalPro — a blog dedicated to leadership, coaching, and
empowering dental hygienists in their professional growth. She is also completing a Master’s in
Oral Health Promotion to continue developing as a writer, educator, and researcher.