New Business Start-Up Tips from CDHA
TIME:
1:45-2:45pm
Course Outline & Learning Objectives:
Thinking of launching your own dental hygiene business? Join Kelly Turner, Professional Practice Advisor at the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), for a practical and informative session on how to get started as a dental hygiene clinic owner in Ontario. From mobile setups to storefront practices, Kelly will walk you through the key steps, considerations, and resources available to support your journey. Learn about CDHA’s business planning tools, including the new Mobile Practice Resource Guide, and gain insights into billing insurance companies and using CDHA-ACHDnet™. Whether you’re just exploring the idea or ready to take the leap, this presentation will help you make informed decisions and connect you with the right support.
Speaker
Kelly Turner B.A.(Kin), R.D.H., P.M.E.
Kelly Turner is a retired dental hygiene educator from Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, where she taught clinical practice, radiography, pathophysiology, and more. She now shares her expertise as a dynamic presenter and serves as the Professional Practice Advisor for the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA). During her six years as coordinator of the dental hygiene program at Fanshawe, Kelly played a pivotal role in the design and launch of a state-of-the-art 22-chair dental clinic, which opened in 2022. Her career spans a wide range of roles—from dental assistant and office facilitator to dental hygienist and educator—giving her a deep understanding of both clinical care and the administrative challenges of dental practice, including navigating insurance systems. Kelly holds a BA in Kinesiology from Western University (1991), a diploma in Dental Hygiene from Fanshawe College (1995), and a Professional Master of Education from Queen’s University (2021). A lifelong learner, she contributed to the National Board Exam as a writer and reviewer for over a decade and continues to deliver engaging presentations on diverse topics within oral health and education. When she’s not advocating for dental hygiene, you’ll likely find Kelly on her paddleboard or enjoying a competitive game of pickleball.
