Gary Gary Morgan, CDT, DAMAS, CQA/ASQ

Gary Morgan has been guiding businesses in implementing OSHA compliant employee health and safety programs since 2005. Gary received training in FDA quality systems requirements because of a desire to improve his own dental device manufacturing company. This experience has provided a unique understanding that enables him to help companies integrate compliance in a way that not only mitigates risk but also benefits the business. Gary became a Certified Dental Technician in 1991 and in 2015 obtained his Quality Auditor certification from the American Society for Quality. He performs safety and quality audits throughout the U.S and internationally.

Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Kellie Thimmes, BS, DISIPC, CIC

Kellie Thimmes is an expert in water science and dental waterline compliance, with over a decade of experience educating the industry. She has helped more than 12,000 dental practices across the country achieve safe water and peace of mind. As the Director of Education at ProEdge Dental Water Labs, Kellie has led the way in shaping the standard for proper waterline maintenance, consulting with the largest DSOs in the nation to elevate their infection control programs. Her passion for waterline safety, combined with her deep technical expertise, has made her one of the most trusted voices in the field. Known for her relatable teaching style and her commitment to making complex science easy to understand, Kellie is driven by a mission to protect both dental teams and patients. Whether she’s speaking on a national stage, training compliance advisors, or working with individual practices, Kellie’s passion and knowledge of waterlines is truly unmatched in the industry.

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Mary A. Bartlett

Mary A. Bartlett is President and Founder of SafeLink Consulting Inc., an internationally recognized regulatory compliance consulting firm. Since 1991, Mary has actively participated as a presenter and on-site instructor to dental professional audiences throughout the US, Canada, and Asia. The subject matter of her presentations has included employee health and safety, patient safety, patient privacy, and quality assurance.

Mary Bartlett has been providing risk management consulting to SafeLink Consulting’s clients since 1991. Her passion for helping business owners provide a safe workplace and a quality product are evidenced by her enthusiasm for these subjects as a presenter and consultant. In addition to consulting, Mary has contributed to, quoted, and authored numerous educational materials in national publications. Mary takes pride in providing accurate and the most up-to-date information to her clients and co-workers. Her clients have benefited from her knowledge and experience in dealing with both OSHA and FDA inspectors. Mary has been recognized nationally for her dedication and contributions to worker safety and quality assurance. Mary has also aided dental laboratories throughout the United States in implementing quality systems.