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How Do I Get There?: Dental Assistants

Are you a rural Alberta high school student interested in learning more about a career in dental assisting? This session is for you! You’ll meet inspiring professionals who will share their unique journeys and insights into the world of dental assisting. Speakers include: Maeghan Heck RDA, AADA Corporate Agent Maeghan is a Registered Dental Assistant in Alberta with more than 28 years of experience in the dental profession. She graduated from OUC in Kelowna, British Columbia, in 1998 and has worked across pediatric, orthodontic, cosmetic, and family practice settings. For the past 20 years, she has served as both an RDA and Office Manager at a family dental clinic in Airdrie, where she is known for her patient-focused approach and strong team leadership. In addition to her clinical work, Maeghan is actively involved in professional advocacy. She currently serves as Corporate Agent for the Association of Alberta Dental Assistants and as Membership Coordinator for the Calgary Dental Assistants Association, contributing many volunteer hours to advancing and supporting the profession. Carly Simon, Regulatory Compliance Manager, College of Alberta Dental Assistants Carly Simon is the Regulatory Compliance Manager at the College of Alberta Dental Assistants, where she works closely with dental assistants across Alberta to support registration pathways, professional standards, and regulatory compliance. She is a Registered Dental Assistant with over 25 years of experience in the dental profession, bringing both frontline and leadership perspectives to her role. Prior to joining the College, Carly spent more than six years as an educator and program lead in a dental assisting program, where she supported students as they built their skills and prepared to enter the workforce. Today, her work focuses on helping dental assistants clearly understand professional expectations and confidently navigate their path into practice. Casey Sharp, COO, Risio Institute for Digital Dental Education Casey Sharp is the COO and Co-Founder of the Risio Institute for Digital Dental Education, where she has spent the past seven years pioneering accessible, high-quality training for dental assistants across Canada. With over two decades of experience in the dental industry, Casey blends clinical expertise, instructional design, and entrepreneurial leadership to transform how dental professionals are educated. Her career began as a Registered Dental Assistant and evolved into roles in postsecondary education. At Risio, Casey has led the development of an online Dental Assisting Distance Delivery Program, integrating cutting-edge technology and managing the institute’s Learning Management System. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to innovation, learner engagement, and operational excellence. Casey holds certifications in eLearning (University of Calgary), adult education (Mount Royal University), and orthodontics (Columbia College), and has recently completed strategic leadership programs through Alberta Women Entrepreneurs. As of January 2026, Casey has enrolled in a Graduate Program for Technology-Based Learning at Athabasca University.