EMPOWERING DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO MASTER PROCEDURE CODING AND OPTIMIZE PATIENT CARE
Meet Kathy
Kathy has been a dental hygienist, educator, speaker, author, consultant, seminar leader, and study club facilitator for more than 40 years. She speaks frequently on accurate classification, documentation, treatment planning, and CDT procedure code selection, with particular expertise in the care and long-term management of patients with periodontal disease.
Elevate Your Knowledge in Dental Hygiene Treatment Planning and CDT Procedure Coding
With more than 40 years of experience in clinical practice and professional education, Kathy helps dental hygienists and teams confidently navigate periodontal classification, documentation, treatment planning, and accurate CDT procedure code selection. Her practical, engaging approach makes complex coding concepts easier to understand—and easier to apply in everyday practice.
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More Than 40 Years of Clinical and Educational Experience
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Engaging, Practical, and Interactive Education
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Simplifies Complex Treatment Planning and CDT Coding
Dentist
"Thanks for such an encouraging, informative, practical, well thought out, and experienced presentation."
RDH
"That was an outstanding presentation! So well balanced and it flowed extremely well! Thank you!"
Billing/Insurance Coordinator
"Thank you for everything: your insight, knowledge, and experience much appreciated as well as the humor!"
Sunstar/RDH Award of Distinction Winner
In 2023, Kathy S Forbes achieved a remarkable milestone in her career by being named a recipient of the Sunstar/RDH Award of Distinction. Established in 2002, the award has long been considered a pinnacle of the dental hygiene profession, honoring a select group of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and have excelled within their personal platforms. Among a total of 143 esteemed dental hygienists who have received this award, Kathy S Forbes stands out as a trailblazer and an inspiration. Her dedication to advancing the field of dental hygiene, her commitment to educating and empowering hygienists, and her unwavering passion for improving patient care have set her apart as a true luminary in the dental industry.
Inaugural member of the ADHA Professional Fellows Program
As a Fellow, Kathy S Forbes has demonstrated exceptional leadership, advocacy, and dedication to the advancement of dental hygiene. Her innovative work in the field of dental hygiene procedure coding, her extensive educational outreach, and her numerous speaking engagements have left an indelible mark on the industry. Kathy's achievement as a Fellow of the American Dental Hygienists' Association underscores her as a trailblazer and a respected leader within her profession, making her a trusted source of knowledge and guidance for dental hygienists nationwide.
