Dr. Hernandez’ Professional Presentations & Media Interviews
She is invited to speak on her areas of interest around the country at professional conferences.
If you are interested in inviting Dr. Hernandez as a speaker for your conference or group please email her at dr.h@bergenpediatricdentistry.com
2024
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Designing a Successful Dental Appointment
Rocky Mountain Dental Convention, January 2024
The Wellness Paradigm: Lifestyle Medicine for Healthcare Professionals & Patients
Rocky Mountain Dental Convention, January 2024
The Wellness Paradigm: Lifestyle Medicine for Healthcare Professionals & Patients
Pennsylvania Dental Association, February 2024
2023
Safe Space: Building Inner Resilience for the Working Human
ACD Mentoring Lecture Program, NYCDS, March, 2023
A Journey: Perspective and Considerations when working with Individuals with Special Healthcare Needs
AAMD, March 2023
Parent Role in designing a successful dental appointment
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, June 2023
Lifestyle Conversations with Patients: A foundational Intervention
Geisinger Medical Center, PA, November 2023
2022
Selfcare for healthcare professionals – A Wellness Paradigm
February 2022, Infinity, New Jersey
Selfcare for Resident Life – A Wellness Paradigm
March 2022, St. Barnabas, NY
Selfcare for healthcare professionals – A Wellness Paradigm
April 2022, CSPD, Scottsdale Arizona
Selfcare for healthcare professionals – Using a coach approach for successful changes
April 2022, Grand Rounds, Geisinger Surgical Institute
Study Smart: Using lifestyle factors for improved performance
April 2022, Class of 2025, Columbia University Dental Medicine, NY
Style your Life: A Wellness Paradigm for Healthcare Professionals
May 2022, Alumni Reunion Weekend, CUDM, NY
Parent as Coach: Helping Navigate your Child's Oral Health Experiences
May 2022, NJAAP, New Jersey
Parent & Provider SHCN Perspective: A collaborative approach for a successful dental appointment
September 2022, BABT, Louisville, KY
2020
Webinar - Building a Dental Home Network for Children with Special Health Care Needs Telementoring
Group & Study Club, Webinar, Zoom Echo, University of Minnesota, January 2020
Webinar - Feeling safe and creating safe spaces
Hennepin County Medical Center, January 2020
Webinar - Self-care for Professionals
Hennepin County Medical Center, January 2020
Webinar - Lifestyle Lecture – building immune function
CUDM, New York City, May 2020
Webinar - Lifestyle Lecture – building Immune Function
Nova, Florida May 2020
Webinar – COVID19 and oral health: Parent and provider role
NJAAP, May 2020
Webinar - Building your internal PPE – Lifestyle tips for immune function
NJAPD, June 2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Preparing an individual for a successful dental visit
NJAPD, New Jersey, October 2020
2019
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Preparing an Individual for a Successful Healthcare Office Visit
Binghamton, Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Binghamton, March 14, 2019
Spectrum of Options
Workshops, May 14th, New Jersey
Minimally Invasive Behavior Guidance Procedures to Manage Problem Behavior
Learning Lab May 25th, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Partnering in Collaborative Conversations to Solve Ethical Dilemmas That Interprofessional Teams May Encounter" - Panel Speaker
NJSHA 3rd Annual Interprofessional Autism Conference (IPAC), June 2019
Mise En Place: Autism and Dentistry
New York, 2019
2018
Behavior 101- Non-pharmacological Management of Behavior in a Pediatric Dental Practice
MAPD, Grand Rapids, MI October 2018
A cross-Disciplinary approach when managing problem behavior in healthcare environments
NYSABA, Albany, NY September 2018
Managing Non-Compliant Behavior of Individuals with Behavioral Disorders in a Medical Setting
Hackensack University Medical Center, 2018
2017
Establishing essential behavior in children with challenging behavior
Greater New York Meeting, NYC, 2017
Practical Tips when working with Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, April 2017 - CE course
2016
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Behavior management strategies during orthodontic treatment
NESO, October 2016
2014
Increasing Success with Dental Procedures
Autism, NJ, October 2014
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Increasing successful outcomes utilizing procedures from Applied Behavior Analysis in a dental setting
NYU, October 2014
Successful dental visits for individuals with developmental disabilities
Arc of NJ, May 2014
Autism: Behaviors, issues and management
AAPD Annual Session, Boston, May 2014
Behavior and Management in the context of children with special needs
DCA, Las Vegas, 2014
2013
Behavior Management “Art or Science” – Individuals with ASD
MOCDS, NJ
Applied Behavior Analysis in Dental Environments for Children and Adults on the Autism Spectrum
NJDA, June 2013
Is Behavior Management an Art or Science – Applications in Dental Environments and Beyond
DRNJ, April 2013
2012
Dental Management of Children – An Educational Approach
Council of Developmental Disabilities, NJ, 2012
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Management in dental environments
Grand Rounds, New York Medical College , 2012
Management of Behaviors in the Dental Office (Autism): An Educational Approach
Autism Symposium organized by Children’s Specialized Hospital, NJ, 2012
2011
Dental Management of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder a “Non- Pharmacological Approach”
Autism New Jersey Conference, Atlantic City, 2011
Keynote speaker - Non-Pharmacologic approach - Dental Management of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
NJAPD, 2011
Dental Management of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Hudson County Dental Society, NJ, 2011
2010
“Dental management of Children with Behavioral Needs”
Prime Time for Kids, New City, NY, 2010
“Dental management of Children with Special Healthcare Needs – A New Perspective”
Middlesex County Dental Society, NJ, 2010
Panelist on “Leadership in Pediatric Dentistry”
Regional LePed Convocation in NY, 2010
“Practical Tips- in Caring for Children with Special Healthcare Needs”
Oakstone Medical Publishing, 2010
2007
Media Interview: Filling a Need
The Star Ledger, 2007
“Utilizing Behavioral and Sensory Approaches in Special Needs Dentistry”,
Greater New York Meeting, NY, 2007
2006
“Special Needs Dentistry: The Future from the Perspective of a Parent and a Provider”
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, NY, 2006
“Perspective of a Parent and a Provider of Children with Special Needs”
Symposium on Lifetime Oral Healthcare for Patients with Special Needs, Chicago, 2006
“Guidelines in Treating Children with ASD in your Dental Practice”
Mini-clinic, AAPD Annual Session, Cincinnati, 2006
2004
Media Interview: Families magazine- NJCDD
Families for Restraint Regulation in the Educational Environment
NJ, 2004
“Power of Legislation”
National Foundation for the Blind, 2004
“Advocacy and a Day in the Life of a Child”
POBC, NJ, 2004
2003
“Vision to Reality”
SPAN, NJ, 2003
“Therapeutic Play in the Home”
SPARK, NJ, 2003
2002
Media Interview: Exceptional Parent – “Informing and Empowering Parents”
2001
“Rehabilitation of the Home”
Valley Hospital, NJ
2000
Media Interview: Exceptional Parent magazine
1997
1997 “Buying into a Private Practice – Contract Negotiation”
Presentation – AAPD Annual Session, Philadelphia
