Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA

A 20-year veteran dental hygienist and founder, Melissa K. Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA, is a sought-after executive, consultant, dynamic speaker and top millennial content creator. Behind some of the most innovative brands in the industry, she partners with companies of all sizes – from pre-seed startups to billion-dollar international brands – on brand strategy and product growth. Turner’s combined experience behind the scenes in the boardroom, on the frontlines as a clinician and as a public-facing influencer allows her unique insight into future industry trends. She is the founder and founding board member of multiple companies and has been referred to as a “fresh force of change.” A 2024 recipient of the Marquis Who's Who in America, she represents a new generation in dentistry with a focus on transforming the future through innovative technology, inclusion and practitioner wellbeing.