Joe Hayes

Joe Hayes is a nationally recognized speaker and a leading authority in the dental industry, with over 30 years of experience specializing in compliance, infection control, and dental equipment maintenance. His career spans several key areas that have made significant impacts on dental practice safety, efficiency, and regulatory adherence.

Hayes has developed and implemented dental-specific OSHA and HIPAA compliance and training programs that are utilized by hundreds of practices nationwide. His programs focus on worker safety, patient data protection, and regulatory compliance.

He is recognized as an expert in infection control, waterline cleaning, sterilization, instrument processing, and operatory and sterilizer repair and maintenance. His knowledge extends to both the technical and regulatory aspects of dental practice management.

Steve White

Steve White is a seasoned dental industry professional with over 45 years of experience, currently serving as Vice President of DDS Rescue, a Carlsbad-based cybersecurity and compliance company focused on dental practices. White is recognized nationally as a lecturer and author in the fields of cybersecurity, OSHA and HIPAA compliance, Infection control and data management and recovery. His background also includes significant expertise in product development, engineering, and manufacturing, making him a well-rounded authority in dental technology and compliance.

White’s passion for technology training and compliance is rooted in his understanding of the profound implications that cybersecurity and regulatory breaches can have on dental practices. He emphasizes that compliance is not just a regulatory requirement, but a critical business need, as lapses can result in severe financial and reputational damage.