Speaking & Consulting

Presentations That Inspire Action and Create Lasting Change

The best presentations don’t just inform—they change the way people think, communicate, and lead.

Drawing on nearly five decades of experience in pediatric dentistry, leadership, and team development, Dr. Rhea Haugseth delivers engaging presentations that combine practical strategies, real-world experience, and humor to inspire audiences long after the program ends.

Whether speaking to pediatric dentists, dental teams, study clubs, or professional organizations, every presentation is customized to provide practical ideas attendees can immediately put into practice.


Why Organizations Invite Dr. Haugseth

As a past President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, national AAPD spokesperson since 1989, consultant, educator, and practice owner, Dr. Haugseth understands the everyday challenges dental teams face.

Her presentations combine leadership, communication, clinical experience, and proven systems to help organizations build stronger teams, improve workplace culture, strengthen communication, and create lasting positive change.

Audiences appreciate presentations that are informative, engaging, interactive, and immediately applicable to everyday practice.


🎥 See Dr. Haugseth in Action

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but seeing a speaker connect with an audience says even more.

Watch these brief clips to experience Dr. Haugseth’s engaging, interactive speaking style.

🎥 Communication Skills with Patients, Parents & Team Members

🎥 Building Stronger Teams Through Leadership & Communication

 


Popular Presentation Topics

Every presentation is customized to meet the needs of your audience.

Popular topics include:

  • Get Your Team in Sync and Watch Your Profits Soar
  • Your Dental Team Makes or Breaks You
  • Basic Communication Skills with Patients, Parents & Team Members
  • The Case for Having Fun in Your Practice
  • 7 Ways to Quickly Bond with Parents and Patients
  • Behavior Guidance for Patients and Parents
  • Parents—Are Yours Backseat Drivers?
  • Treatment Plan Presentation: Know It, Show It & Sell It
  • Risk Management Through Better Documentation
  • Infection Control
  • Radiology Review

More Than a Presentation

Whether you’re planning a keynote presentation, breakout session, leadership workshop, or team training program, every presentation is designed to educate, inspire, and provide practical solutions your audience can begin using immediately.

Because every audience is different, presentations are customized to address the specific goals and challenges of your organization.


Ready to Bring Dr. Haugseth to Your Meeting?

I’d love to learn more about your meeting, conference, or organization.

Schedule a complimentary call to discuss your audience, your goals, and how we can create a presentation that delivers lasting value.

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Selected Speaking Engagements (2020 – Present)

The following is a selection of presentations I have delivered to national conferences, state dental associations, universities, hospitals, and pediatric dental organizations since 2020. Every presentation is customized to address the goals, objectives, and unique needs of each audience.

Click a year below to view selected presentations.

2026 Speaking Engagements

Basic Communication Skills with Patients/Parents/Team Members – Tips, Techniques and Comedy 
Einstein Medical Center
Department of Dental Medicine
2026 Morris Kelner Conference
Philadelphia, PA

Behavior Guidance
North Carolina Oral Health Section All Staff Meeting
ZOOM

Open Mouth, Insert… the Right Words: Communication Skills That Save the Day
South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA) Annual Session
Myrtle Beach, SC

Knocked Out, Swollen, or Just Not Right: A Practical Guide to Pediatric Dental Emergencies
Central Florida Pediatric Society
Orlando, FL

2025 Speaking Engagements
Staff Communication of Treatment Plans
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Annual Session
Denver, CO

The Case for Having Fun in Your Practice
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Annual Session
Denver, CO

Get Your Team in Sync and Watch Your Profits Soar
Case Western Reserve University(CWRU)SODM – Annual Symposium
Cleveland, OH

2024 Speaking Engagements
The Case for Having Fun in Your Practice
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry(AAPD) Annual Session
Toronto, Ontario

2023 Speaking Engaements
Basic Communication Skills with Patients/Parents/Team Members – Tips, Techniques and Comedy
California Society of Pediatric Dentistry (CSPD) Annual Meeting
San Francisco, CA

2021 Speaking Engagements
Your Dental Team Makes or Breaks You
University of Alabama (UAB) Pediatric Dental Residents
Birmingham, AL

2020 Speaking Engagements
Infection Control
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Dental Alumni Symposium
Sandusky, OH

Radiology Review
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Dental Alumni Symposium
Sandusky, OH

Your Dental Team Makes or Breaks You
University of Alabama (UAB) Pediatric Dental Residents
Birmingham, AL

Parents – Are Yours Backseat Drivers? Guiding Parental Behavior in the Pediatric Dental Office
Pediatric Dental Team Association(PDTA) conference
Atlanta, GA

Parents – Are Yours Backseat Drivers? Guiding Parental Behavior in the Pediatric Dental Office
Sprig CE Meeting
San Diego,CA