This past weekend was truly special at rdhu. We had the pleasure of welcoming Christine Crawford, our new Educational Director, and Gisèle Lecours, our new French Director of Operations, to join us for the Laser program. It was such an incredible day filled with learning, collaboration, and connection—a real "hygiene kind of day."
Gisèle made the trip all the way from Hearst, ON, flying down from Timmins, and on Friday evening, we attended a beautiful candlelight symphony with a Bridgerton theme. The concert was simply magical, and it added a personal and memorable touch to our weekend together. We even bumped into another inspiring dental hygienist, who owns her own successful clinic, Julie DiNardo.
On Saturday, we gathered at rdhu with an amazing group of dental hygienists for the Laser program. One attendee, who graduated in 2019, shared that this was her first in-person continuing education experience. She typically takes her courses online, but she was thrilled to be part of a boutique-style, hands-on learning environment for the first time! It was heartwarming to see how much everyone appreciated the opportunity to connect, network, and learn together.
The group’s energy was inspiring. Lorraine Gambacourt, our knowledgeable laser trainer, did a fantastic job guiding the session and sharing her expertise. From the excitement of taking home goodies to the valuable insights shared during the program, it was evident how meaningful in-person learning is—especially for newer hygienists. Many expressed their eagerness to return to their practices and share what they had learned with their colleagues. The sense of connection and community was palpable, and it reminded us all of the importance of growth through hands-on, interactive learning.
I feel so grateful to be part of a profession that not only encourages continuous learning but also fosters such strong connections among its members. Moments like these reaffirm why we do what we do! For those who have yet to experience an in-person, boutique-style program, I encourage you to give it a try. There’s nothing quite like learning alongside peers who share your passion and drive.
Here’s to more weekends like this one—filled with inspiration, growth, and connection!
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~ Kathleen
Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, BSc ~ Founder and President