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Well… THIS was a pretty exciting list to find my name on! 🥹🎉I’m incredibly honored to be ranked #2 in Compliance, Safet...
10/14/2026

Well… THIS was a pretty exciting list to find my name on! 🥹🎉

I’m incredibly honored to be ranked #2 in Compliance, Safety & Risk in the 2026 Dental Speaker Index from Speaking Consulting Network- SCN!

What makes this one meaningful is how the list was created. It isn’t based on nominations or votes. The Index looks at speakers selected to teach across dentistry’s major continuing education meetings throughout the year.

Apparently, spending my years talking about OSHA, infection control, workplace safety, and all things compliance has paid off. 😂

And I couldn’t ask to be surrounded by better company!
Big congratulations to Amanda Cole Hill for taking the #1 spot! 👏

And congratulations to Tija Bloyd Hunter, Amy Wood, Kandice Swarthout, and all of the incredible professionals recognized on this list.

I’m grateful for every organization that has invited me to speak, every team that has trusted me with training, and every person who has sat in one of my sessions and left thinking about safety a little differently.

Thank you Speaking Consulting Network- SCN for including me among the Top Compliance & Safety Speakers in Dentistry in the 2026 Dental Speaker Index. 💛

Here’s to continuing to make safety education something people actually WANT to listen to. 🎤

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St. Charles, I’ll see you THIS October! 👋I’m speaking at the MPCA Annual Conference, October 22 and 23, 2026, at the St....
10/05/2026

St. Charles, I’ll see you THIS October! 👋

I’m speaking at the MPCA Annual Conference, October 22 and 23, 2026, at the St. Charles Convention Center in Missouri.

My session, “You Need to Calm Down: Workplace Violence. De escalation Policies and Procedures,” asks a question that goes well beyond what any one employee says in a difficult moment: Has your organization given your team a clear plan?

WHAT we’ll talk about: If behavior escalates, who steps in? How does someone report what happened? What training has the team received? And can leaders see the patterns that might tell them a change is needed?

WHY you should attend: I’ll walk through the four types of workplace violence and a practical way to examine your policies, procedures, training, and documentation. This is a conversation for executives, providers, quality professionals, and operational leaders across medical, dental, and behavioral health settings.

And if you’re making the trip, save a little time for Historic Main Street and the riverfront. I plan to enjoy St. Charles while I’m there for sure! 🍂

Conference details and registration: https://mo-pca.org/event/save-the-date-mpca-annual-conference-2026/

Will I see you there? Drop me a comment below!

The leaves are changing, but are you changing up your docs and records too?Let me ask you: when was the last time you ch...
10/02/2026

The leaves are changing, but are you changing up your docs and records too?

Let me ask you: when was the last time you checked whether your safety routines are actually working? Like that waterline check you keep thinking about but not actually doing.

Could your team reach and use the eyewash station if they needed it today? Does your newest team member know where to find safety supplies or who to go to with a concern?

You don’t need to wait until January to ask these questions. Pick one at your next team meeting and see where the conversation takes you. You might find a small gap you can fix now, before it becomes a much bigger issue!

P.S. follow ProEdge Dental Compliance Labs for waterline safety education and information, they’re THE BEST in the biz!

Which one would you check first? 👇Comment below and ask me any questions to answer in upcoming Q&A about these topics!

10/01/2026

The #1 reason OSHA gets called? An employee doesn’t feel HEARD! 👀

Someone on your team brings up a safety concern. Maybe they’ve mentioned it before. Maybe they’re nervous to say anything at all. What happens when they finally come to you?

Do you listen and ask questions? Do you follow up? Or do they walk away feeling like their concern was brushed aside?

I know it can be uncomfortable to hear that something in your practice needs attention. But when an employee speaks up, they’re giving you a chance to address the issue together (before something worse might potentially happen). Take that chance to listen to your team.

I talked more about this (and MUCH more) with Dental Assisting Uncharted. Thank you to Sherrie Busby and Julie | RDA, CDA, CDIPC for having me.

🎙️Check out the full conversation on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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12 locations. 12 teams. But are we following 12 different sets of rules? 👀The answer should be all following ONE consist...
09/28/2026

12 locations. 12 teams. But are we following 12 different sets of rules? 👀

The answer should be all following ONE consistent protocol! As healthcare organizations grow, consistency becomes even MORE important.

Because when one location handles training one way, another has its own process, and a third is doing what they’ve “always done,” those little differences can turn into very real gaps.

A strong compliance program creates clear expectations across the organization while giving teams the education and tools they need to actually follow them. ✔️

This isn’t about me walking in and pointing out everything you’re doing wrong. Not at all. It’s about building safer, smarter systems that work across your entire organization.

So here’s my question for healthcare leaders: If I walked into three of your locations tomorrow, would I see the same safety standards in action? 👀

NOW is the time to plan for OSHA training. My calendar is filling up QUICK! Reach out to me to see how I can help! Message me or email [email protected]

Spooky season is approaching… but dental teams experience jump scares ALL year long. 👻😂If you work in dentistry, you alr...
09/25/2026

Spooky season is approaching… but dental teams experience jump scares ALL year long. 👻😂

If you work in dentistry, you already know. Some moments just make your heart drop a little. 😅

Which one is TOO relatable? 👀

🔁 SHARE this with your dental team if you relate!

What happens AFTER I leave your organization? 👀THAT is what matters to me.I don’t want your team walking away with anoth...
09/23/2026

What happens AFTER I leave your organization? 👀

THAT is what matters to me.

I don’t want your team walking away with another certificate and forgetting everything we talked about by next week. I want them to feel more confident, understand WHY these procedures matter and know exactly what’s expected of them. ✔️

No guessing. No “Well, this is how Susan taught me.” And PLEASE, no learning safety from the workplace horror story about what happened the last time someone forgot to label a chemical. 😅

The goal is for employees AND leadership to leave training with practical knowledge they can actually use.

Because good training doesn’t end when I pack up and leave. It should change what happens the next day, the next month and with the next new hire.

Planning OSHA training for your healthcare organization? I’ve got upcoming LIVE events you can bring the team to!

Check the links in my bio and sign up🔗

09/21/2026

Nobody wants someone walking into their practice just to tell them everything they’re doing WRONG. 👀

And that’s not why I’m there.

When I come into a dental practice, my goal isn’t to hate on your business, point fingers, or make your team feel like they’ve failed. It’s to EDUCATE.

It’s about understanding proper protocols, recognizing risks you may not even realize are there, and helping create a safer environment for your team, your patients, AND your practice. 🙌

And to my dental assistants and team members, SPEAK UP! If you notice improper protocols or feel like your practice could benefit from more thorough OSHA and safety training, don’t be afraid to start that conversation with your team.

And you can always reach out to me, too. 💬

Want to hear the full conversation with me and Dental Assisting Uncharted? 🎙️ Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

HUGE thank you to Sherrie Busby and Julie | RDA, CDA, CDIPC for giving me a platform to talk about these important conversations happening inside dental practices.

🔁 SHARE and reshare this with someone in dentistry who needs to hear it!

Seattle, here I come! 🌟 This October, I’m joining NNOHA - National Network for Oral Health Access for the NNOHA Annual C...
09/18/2026

Seattle, here I come! 🌟 This October, I’m joining NNOHA - National Network for Oral Health Access for the NNOHA Annual Conference, and if you work in public or safety net dentistry, you’ll want to be there!

I’ll be presenting “Inside the Sterilization Arena: Where Workflow, Risk, and Reputation Meet,” a practical 90-minute session exploring what happens when staffing, space, workflow, documentation, equipment, and patient care all come together in the sterilization process.

And there’s SO much more happening throughout the conference! Expect education covering clinical care, leadership, public health, practical strategies, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other dental professionals from across the country.

Plus, make sure you visit the Miele booth! Tell them “The OSHA Lady sent you” to:
✨ Learn more about instrument washers
✨ Enter a door prize giveaway
✨ Receive a complimentary OSHA, Infection Control, Safety & Risk Assessment with The OSHA Lady
✨ Grab some goodies and a practical checklist to take back to your practice

📍 Seattle, WA
🗓️ October 25 to 28
Sponsored by: Miele Miele Professional

This conference is especially relevant for teams working in IHS, FQHCs, VA, government funded, and community dental health settings. Come ready to learn, connect, and bring your questions! 🤝

🎟️ Info & Registration: https://shorturl.at/Az7IT

Cincinnati dental teams, let’s get your OSHA + infection control training handled! 🦷✨I’m bringing my LIVE famous OSHA & ...
09/16/2026

Cincinnati dental teams, let’s get your OSHA + infection control training handled! 🦷✨

I’m bringing my LIVE famous OSHA & Infection Control CE Program to Cincinnati, and this is one you’ll want to attend as a team! It’s my home state, so you know I'll go all out!🥳

You’ll get practical training, the latest compliance guidance, real world strategies, games, prizes, breakfast, and plenty of takeaways you can bring straight back to your practice. 🙌

Even better? Practices that attend together can list me, Karen Daw, as their OSHA Trainer of Record for 2026, giving your team consistent training and documentation to help keep your practice compliance ready. 📋

📍 Cooper Creek Event Center, Blue Ash, OH
📅 October 30, 2026
⏰ 7:45 AM check in + breakfast | 8:30 AM program
🎓 CE program
💰 $70 CDS members | $85 non members

Don’t send one person to training and hope the rest of the team gets the memo. Bring everyone, learn together, and get your 2026 OSHA training covered! 👏

Register today! https://cincinnatidental.org/event/live-osha-and-infection-control-ce-program/

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