Sarah is a seasoned educator, wellness advocate, and leader in professional development for dental hygienists. With over 25 years of experience, she currently serves as Head of Education and Professional Relations at Curaden USA, where she supports the integration of individualized oral care education into clinical practice. A Professor Emeritus at Eastern Washington University, Sarah spent two decades as a tenured faculty member and program director, mentoring future dental hygienists and shaping curriculum grounded in prevention and patient empowerment.

Sarah is a published author, international speaker, and co-founder of the Abundant Life Wellness Hub, an initiative focused on supporting the well-being of oral health professionals. As a certified instructor with Curaden Academy, she champions iTOP (Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis) and advances evidence-based strategies that improve patient education, implant maintenance, and lifelong oral health.