Ann-Marie DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, FADIA, FAADH is a graduate of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts Boston. Ann-Marie is a Fellow and Certified Educator of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA), a Fellow of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH), a continuous member of American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), as well as a member of American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM). She is the 2017 Esther Wilkins Distinguished Alumni of Forsyth Award recipient. Ann-Marie spent 25+ years in clinical hygiene, has experience in dental hygiene and assisting education and as a business/clinical consultant. She currently is employed as a technology advisor/trainer for Patterson Dental. In addition, Ann-Marie is a published author with dental hygiene publications and textbooks and provides continuing education programs for dental teams.