Leonora Costello is a licensed dental hygienist, educator, and Master of Healthcare Administration candidate dedicated to advancing oral health through innovation, equity, and strategic collaboration. With both an associate and bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene, she blends clinical expertise with a broader public health perspective to drive meaningful change in patient care and professional education. Leonora serves as a Swiss Dental Academy Trainer with EMS Dental, where she partners with clinicians and academic institutions nationwide to implement Guided Biofilm Therapy using the AirFlow Prophylaxis Master device. In addition to her training and consulting work, she provides clinical care at East Carolina University, working directly with underserved populations to reduce disparities and improve access to preventive services.  Currently pursuing her MHA, Leonora is focused on healthcare leadership, process innovation, and sustainable improvements in dental education. Whether she's leading hands-on workshops, mentoring future providers, or building institutional partnerships, she brings energy, empathy, and a commitment to collaborative growth.

• Licenciada en Odontología por la Universidad de Granada en 2014.
• Máster de Periodoncia por la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela en 2020.
• Soy una apasionada de la profesión y de la prevención como nuestro mejor tratamiento y manera de cuidar a nuestros pacientes.

Paula Chebat, BSDH, RDHAP, is an Alternative Practice Hygienist, educator, and EMS GBT Trainer with nearly 20 years of experience in dentistry. Her background spans dental assisting, front office management, and clinical dental hygiene, giving her a uniquely comprehensive perspective on patient care and practice operations. Paula owns and operates her own dental hygiene practice, where she provides accessible preventive care and champions evidence-based protocols that elevate the patient experience. She also serves in legislative and advocacy roles that support and advance the dental hygiene profession. As a trainer with the Swiss Dental Academy, Paula works with dental teams nationwide to implement Guided Biofilm Therapy using the AirFlow Prophylaxis Master, emphasizing clinical excellence, patient comfort, and predictable outcomes. Known for her energetic teaching style and practical communication, Paula is dedicated to empowering dental professionals. Whether she’s leading hands-on trainings, advocating for her profession, or caring for patients, Paula brings passion, integrity, and a forward-thinking vision to the future of dental hygiene.

Nach meinem Abschluss zur Zahnarzthelferin 1998 habe ich mich für den Bereich Prophylaxe entschieden. Selbstständiges Arbeiten macht mir Spaß, und so ging mein Weg über ZMP zur DH weiter. Als ich die Leitung einer Prophylaxe Abteilung übernahm, machte ich noch eine Weiterbildung zur Prophylaxe Managerin der IHK. Um meine Patienten intensiver unterstützen zu können, entschied ich mich noch die Weiterbildung zur dentalen Ernährungsberaterin zu absolvieren. Neben meiner Tätigkeit als GBT Trainerin der SDA bin ich in Teilzeit in München als DH angestellt. Somit dreht sich mein berufliches Leben um Zähne und GBT. Ich bin ein großer GBT Fan, weil es ein Benefit für Patient und Behandler ist. Und wenn ich nicht mit der Zahngesundheit beschäftigt bin, dann sitze ich auf dem Fahrrad und genieße die Natur. 

Hygiéniste dentaire indépendante en Suisse

• Fondatrice de Hygieniste Léman cabinet et formation
• Enseignante CIE en prophylaxie pour les assistantes dentaires
• Membre active de l’association Swiss Dental Hygienists
• Diplômée en 1994 au CEGEP de St Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (DEC en techniques d’hygiène dentaire avec maturité)
• Parcours pluridisciplinaire au sein de cabinets de parodontologie et d’orthodontie

Ho conseguito la laurea con lode in Igiene Dentale nel 2007 e la laurea magistrale in Scienze delle Professioni Sanitarie Tecniche Assistenziali  con lode nel 2009 presso l'Università degli studi di Bari.
Ho un Master di I livello in Management Sanitario e Sociologia della Salute e un Master di II livello in Ri-Organizzazione e Lean Management in P.A. e Sanità (MARIOL), entrambi con lode.
Ho lavorato come Tutor Universitario CLID Università degli studi di Bari dal 2010 al 2015 e come Tutor Didattico CLID Università dell'Insubria a Varese dal 2017 al 2018.
Partecipo attivamente a gruppi di lavoro con l'Agenzia Regionale per la Sanità (ARES) per progetti di screening su territori ad alto indice di deprivazione.
Collaborazione scientifica ed operativa con:

• Dental Center Paragò
• Studio Dentistico Scatigna Francesco

Lavoro come Igienista dentale a contratto presso ASL Taranto DSS5 Martina Franca, autrice di progetti di prevenzione sul territorio e in Assistenza Domiciliare Integrata. Partecipo, anche in veste di relatrice, a diversi congressi sul territorio nazionale e sono una SDA GBT Trainer. 

Exercice limité à l’implantotologie, l’occlusodontie et la parodontie à Nancy (54)

• Ancien assistant à la faculté de chirurgie dentaire de Nancy
• Diplôme universitaire d’implantologie chirurgicale et prothétique (Paris VII)
• Diplôme universitaire de chirurgie pré et périimplantaire (Paris XI)
• Nombreuses publications

Activité libérale exclusive en Parodontologie - Implantologie

• Chef de clinique des Universités - Assistante des Hôpitaux (Service de Parodontologie/Implantologie) - Faculté d’Odontologie et Hospices Civils de Lyon
• Reporter dans le journal L'Information Dentaire
• Conseillère clinique et Conférencière - Academy of Minimally Invasive Implantology ®, Lyon

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서울대학교치과병원 구강위생용품전시실 운영
경희대학교치과병원 구강위생용품전시실 운영
대한치과위생학회 회장
보아치과 OHC 센터장

• Odontóloga especialista en periodoncia.
• Máster en implantología y prótesis.
• Máster en rehabilitación oral y oclusión.
• Máster con certificación oficial en sistema Invisalign.
• Practica privada en PUY centro odontológico y formativo.

Laureata con Lode nel 2017 in Igiene Dentale presso l’Università di Napoli “Federico II” dove ho conseguito anche la magistrale in Professioni Sanitarie Tecniche area Tecnico-Assistenziale, esercito la libera professione di Igienista Dentale presso diversi studi odontoiatrici in Campania.
Dal 2022 sono GBT Trainer EMS per la Swiss Dental Academy e svolgo corsi formativi sulla Guided Biofilm Therapy.