Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Masterclass

Unlock New Opportunities: Become a Certified Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Educator & Ambassador Learning how to lead impactful, behavior-changing oral health education sessions. This Masterclass provides the practical tools needed to inspire lasting healthy habits in children and families.

Join the Global Movement of Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Educators & Ambassadors

Oral health education forms the foundation of good habits and a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Bright Smiles, Bright Futures is a global public health and social impact initiative designed to raise oral health awareness and empower children and families to build a lifetime of healthy habits.

The Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Masterclass equips dental and oral health professionals, students, and dental teams with the knowledge and tools to deliver engaging, impactful education within their communities. The Masterclass will also explore how each community session provides an opportunity to develop referral pathways, establish a dental home, convert initial visits into lifelong preventive care, and grow your practice.

Participants will learn:

• Explore the theory and evidence supporting the Bright Smiles, Bright Futures oral health education program.
• Discuss the practical tools and resources for community education and daily habit building.
• Discover engaging activities for schools and community visits, including how the program integrates with school toothbrushing and fluoride varnish initiatives.
• Learn how to create patient referral pathways and establish a dental home to build your practice.

Presenters:

Amelia Seselja BOralH, MBA

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Amelia holds a Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Queensland and a Master of Business Administration from Flinders University. Amelia is an advocate for oral health promotion and has led and overseen the development of oral health frameworks and oral health promotion projects across Australia. As an Oral Health Therapist, she has worked in a diverse range of settings including general and specialist practice, not-for-profit, corporate and within the university setting. Throughout her career, Amelia has had strong interest in oral health promotion and public health.

Amelia joined the Colgate Scientific Affairs team in 2020, as the Academic Affairs Manager. Amelia leads the Colgate Professional Education Network across Australia and New Zealand.