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Ellen Gambardella and Rita Johnson are international speakers, Veterinary Dental Technicians, and published authors.

Ellen Gambardella, CDA, M.Ed. 

Ellen is the director of Dental Assisting at the Minuteman School of Applied Arts and Science in Lexington, MA. The Massachusetts Dental Society presented her with the “Special Award for Teacher of the Year.” She is also the recipient of the Goldin Foundation Award for Excellence in Education and has been appointed by the Department of Education to develop teacher licensure exams for Massachusetts. A former faculty member of Tufts and Northeastern Universities, Ellen has lectured nationwide, is an author and a specialist in the field of accelerated learning,

Rita J. Johnson, COA, RDH, MA 

Rita is a treatment Coordinator in a private orthodontic practice in Medford, MA as well as a former Professor at Middlesex Community College where she received the Outstanding Faculty Recognition Award. She is also the recipient of the “Award for Volunteer contributions for Auxiliaries” given by the Mass Dental Society. Rita has written RDH curriculum, has vast experience in the area of practice management, and is a specialist in the field of Orthodontics.