WSAPD 2026 Annual Meeting

Well-Being in Pediatric Dentistry: Ergonomics and Sustainability

October 3, 2026

Course Details

Date: Saturday October 3, 2026

Location: Cedarbrook Lodge, 18525 36th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98188

CE Hours: 4 hours of CERP recognized continuing education credit

Course Description

4 Hours CERP Recognized Continuing Education

A four hour CE program on well-being in pediatric dentistry featuring two connected lectures: Ergonomics and Sustainability. Together, these sessions focus on helping pediatric dental clinicians practice more comfortably, efficiently, and sustainably throughout their careers. Attendees will explore practical strategies, ergonomic tools, and well-being frameworks designed to support long-term health, resilience, and career longevity in pediatric dentistry.

Speakers

Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

Katrina Klein RDH, CEAS, CPT will be giving a 3 hour lecture on Ergonomics in Pediatric Dentistry. She has been a practicing registered dental hygienist since 2007. She is recognized as an international speaker, author, competitive bodybuilder, certified personal trainer, certified ergonomic assessment specialist and biomechanics nerd. She is the founder of ErgoFitLife, where ergonomics and fitness are a lifestyle. She takes pride in teaching dental professionals how to prevent, reduce and/or eliminate pain.

Course Objectives:

1. Explore risk factors for work related pain for the dental clinician

2. Identify practical solutions for a correct workspace

3. Identify how to practice comfortably to reduce fatigue and promote safety

4. Discover posture enhancing strengthening exercises for injury prevention

5. Practice workday stretches of chronically tight muscles that can be done chairside

6. Understand ergonomic equipment and how it works to prevent injury

Jessica Webb, DDS, MSD, MA, MSRT

Jessica Webb, DDS, MSD, MA, MSRT will be giving a one hour lecture on Sustainability in Pediatric Dentistry. She is a board-certified pediatric dentist and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). She earned her DDS from UCLA and completed her pediatric dental residency and Master of Science in Dentistry at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital.

In addition to her dental training, Dr. Webb holds a master’s degree in Bioethics from the University of Washington, a master’s degree Recreational Therapy from Indiana University, and a certificate in Professional Coaching from UC Davis. Dr. Webb has served on multiple AAPD committees and councils, including the Committee on Special Health Care Needs, Council on Post-Doctoral Education, Nominating Committee, and is currently Chair of the AAPD Council on Scientific Affairs. Dr. Webb’s clinical career has focused on dental care for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and medical complexities. She has dedicated much of her career to dental education, previously serving as faculty and Associate Program Director for the NYU Langone Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry residency in Yakima, and currently as an Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at Pacific Northwest University School of Dental Medicine.

Course Objectives:

1. Recognize risks to a sustainable career in pediatric dentistry

2. Identify moral distress, compassion fatigue, and burnout

3. Discuss strategies to mitigate these challenges

Event Agenda

7:30amRegistration and Breakfast

8:00amWSAPD Business Meeting

9:30amLecture Begins

1:30pmLunch

2:30pmEvent Ends

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Registration will close September 21, 2026 at 11:59pm

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