Innovative Dental Education
Dental Hygiene Program Consulting & CODA Support
Building new programs. Preparing for CODA. Strengthening existing programs.
Innovative Dental Education provides practical, customized consulting for dental hygiene programs, colleges, and educators.
Practical expertise for dental hygiene programs at every stage—from developing a new program to preparing for CODA and strengthening an established program.
Better Educators. Stronger Programs. Brighter Futures.
Consulting for Dental Hygiene Programs
Every program has unique challenges. We provide practical solutions tailored to your program's needs.
BUILD
New Dental Hygiene Programs
Plan and develop your program from initial feasibility through CODA preparation.
PREPARE
CODA Accreditation & Readiness
Evaluate your program, identify gaps, strengthen documentation, and prepare for review.
STRENGTHEN
Program Assessment & Improvement
Identify what's working, what's not, and what should happen next.
New Dental Hygiene Program Development
Is Your College Ready to Take the Next Step?
Considering a new dental hygiene program? We help colleges navigate feasibility, curriculum, faculty, facilities, assessment, policies, and CODA preparation—from the initial idea through program launch.
New Program Development Services
You don't have to figure it out alone.
Feasibility & Program Planning
CODA Accreditation Planning
Curriculum Development
Faculty Planning
Facility & Clinic Planning
Policies & Procedures
Assessment & Quality Improvement
Self-Study Preparation
Implementation Roadmap
Build It Right From the Beginning
A strong dental hygiene program doesn't happen by simply adding courses and purchasing equipment.
The foundation matters.
Thoughtful planning from the beginning can help prevent costly changes later and create a program that is sustainable, organized, student-centered, and prepared to meet accreditation expectations.
Innovative Dental Education works collaboratively with college administrators, faculty, architects, planners, and other stakeholders to help bring the vision for a new dental hygiene program to life.
Your Vision. Our Experience. A Clearer Path Forward.
Whether your college is just exploring the idea of a dental hygiene program or has already made the decision to move forward, we can help you identify what needs to happen next.
Ready to Explore a New Dental Hygiene Program?
Let's talk about your vision, your goals, and where you are in the planning process.
CODA Readiness Assessment
Know Where You Stand Before CODA Arrives.
Preparing for a CODA review requires more than completing a self-study. Your program needs consistent documentation, evidence, processes, and faculty understanding.
A CODA Readiness Assessment provides an independent perspective on where your program stands—and what should be addressed before the review
Rather than waiting until the self-study is complete or the site visit is approaching, a readiness assessment gives your program an opportunity to identify areas that need attention while there is still time to make meaningful improvements.
What Does a CODA Readiness Assessment Include?
Every program is different, so the assessment is customized to your needs.
Depending on your program's stage and goals, the review may include:
CODA Standards Review
Documentation Review
Evidence Mapping
Curriculum Review
Faculty Interviews
Student Interviews
Clinical Observation
Policy & Procedure Review
Mock CODA Site Visit
Don't Wait Until the Site Visit Is Scheduled.
Whether you are beginning your self-study or planning for a future review, an independent assessment can help you identify priorities and prepare with confidence.
Prepare Early. Identify Gaps. Strengthen Your Program.
Let’s take a closer look at your program before CODA does.
Dental Hygiene Program Health Check
Something Isn't Working?
Every dental hygiene program experiences challenges. Sometimes the issues are obvious. Other times, faculty and administrators simply know that something isn't working—but aren't sure where to begin.
Innovative Dental Education provides a confidential, independent Dental Hygiene Program Health Check designed to uncover what's really happening and identify practical opportunities for improvement.
We Can Help When Your Program Is Experiencing:
Faculty conflict or communication challenges
Faculty burnout or workload concerns
Curriculum overload
Inconsistent faculty evaluation or calibration
Clinical inefficiencies or excessive clinic hours
Student performance or retention concerns
Outdated policies and procedures
Program culture challenges
Inconsistent expectations among faculty
Program director transitions
Communication and organizational challenges
What We Do
We take a comprehensive look at your program through document review, conversations with leadership and faculty, curriculum and clinical review, and observation when appropriate.
We identify:
What's working.
What's not working.
Why it may be happening.
What should be addressed first.
You'll receive a clear, practical assessment with prioritized recommendations and an action plan to help your program move forward.
You Don't Have to Have All the Answers.
Sometimes the first step isn't fixing the problem.
It's understanding the problem.
Let's take a fresh look at your program together.
About Lisa
Meet Lisa Bahr
MEd., RDH, CDIPC, AADH, FADHA
With more than 30 years in dental hygiene, Lisa brings experience in clinical practice, program leadership, curriculum development, accreditation, assessment, faculty development, and adult education.
As the founder of Innovative Dental Education, she helps dental hygiene programs and educators turn challenges into practical solutions.
“Innovation doesn't mean changing everything. It means finding what works, understanding what doesn't, and intentionally designing what comes next.”
Faculty Development & Continuing Education
Engaging, practical professional development designed specifically for dental hygiene educators.
Educational Methodology
Learning Outcomes & Assessment
Flipped Learning
Clinical Calibration
Advanced Instrumentation
Local Anesthesia
Ethics & Professionalism
Feedback & Communication
Let's Talk About Your Program
Every dental hygiene program has unique needs, goals, and challenges. Whether you are developing a new dental hygiene program, preparing for CODA accreditation, strengthening your curriculum, supporting faculty development, or seeking customized educational solutions, Innovative Dental Education can provide the expertise and guidance you need.
Tell me about your program, your goals, and how I can help. I’ll work with you to develop a customized consulting or educational proposal tailored to your needs.
Let’s build a stronger dental hygiene program together.