ADAA Webinar: Are We Really Working as a Team? Skills for Promoting a Positive Environment
Presented by: Dr. Carolyn Breen, CDA, RDA, RDH
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Continuing Education: 1.5 CE
Pricing: Free for members | $25 for nonmembers
AGD Subject Code: 550
Location: Virtual – Zoom
Join us for an insightful virtual webinar designed to enhance your professional skills and foster a positive, collaborative work environment. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of professionalism, ethical standards, and essential workplace competencies. Participants will gain practical tools to improve communication, goal setting, teamwork, stress management, and adaptability in the face of change.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental elements that define a profession.
- Compare various professional models commonly applied in the workplace.
- Define ethics and synthesize key ethical guidelines and standards.
- Identify critical workplace skills that drive professional success.
- Describe standard methods for evaluating professional performance.
- Apply goal-setting principles effectively within a professional context.
- Recognize characteristics of supportive and effective coworkers.
- Demonstrate communication strategies that enhance workplace collaboration.
- Implement techniques to manage and reduce stress.
- Explain strategies to successfully navigate and manage change.
- Identify core negotiation skills applicable in professional settings.
- Describe factors that contribute to cultivating a positive work environment.
- Apply time management strategies to boost productivity.
- Identify attributes of successful and cohesive teams.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Carolyn Breen, CDA, RDA, RDH
Dr. Carolyn Breen, CDA, RDA, RDH, is Professor Emerita at Rutgers University with extensive experience in dental education and program administration. She holds credentials in dental assisting and dental hygiene, along with advanced degrees including a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, a Master of Education from Rutgers University, and a Doctor of Education from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Breen previously served as Department Chair of Allied Dental Education and Director of Dental Assisting and Hygiene Programs at Rutgers, where she oversaw faculty and staff, managed a large clinical and laboratory facility, and led curriculum development, accreditation, and program operations.
A respected leader in the dental profession, Dr. Breen has held numerous national and state leadership roles, including President of the American Dental Assistants Association and the New Jersey Dental Assistants Association. She has contributed extensively to accreditation, workforce development, and curriculum design through organizations such as ADEA, DANB, and CODA. Currently, she serves on multiple advisory boards, provides educational consulting, and leads CB Education Consulting, LLC, while continuing to support the advancement of allied dental education nationwide.
Accreditation
Upon attendance and completion of a webinar evaluation, you will be sent a CE certificate within 2 weeks of the event. This webinar will be recorded and available on-demand on our e-Learning Center (CE available) within 2 weeks as well.
American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by
any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
6/1/2025 to 5/31/2028.
Provider ID# 217389