Karen Gregory, RN, CDIPC

Ms. Gregory is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer skilled in translating regulatory and compliance information into captivating educational programming for healthcare workers. She is Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control® (CDIPC®), serves as a subject matter expert in dental infection prevention and control, and specializes in packaging process and policy content for successful integration into practice. In fact, she recently was involved in the update of the unforgettable teaching tool, “If Saliva Were Red” and was Editor-in-Chief of the online tool, “Best Practices for Infection Control in Dental Clinics During the COVID-19 Pandemic”. She is currently on the Editorial Review Board of the popular newsletter, Infection Control in Practice.

Ms. Gregory served on the Board of Directors of the Association for Dental Safety and has been awarded all three of the organization’s top leadership awards. She volunteers for the Charlotte North Carolina Missions of Mercy in an effort to help those in need. Early in 2023, she launched her own consulting firm to “inspire frontline healthcare workers to include safety in every process”.

Lisa Puisello, DISIPC

Lisa has over 40 years’ experience working in dental practices. Since 2011 she has worked in a Federally Qualified Health Center holding various roles, including Director of Dental Administration. In this role she has oversight of several office and school based dental clinics. Lisa is involved in development, implementation, and evaluation of safety processes impacting workers and patients. In recent months Lisa has obtained her DISPIC certification and is served as a member of the ADS New Members Committee.