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