Vilma Cordero, MHSc, BAS, RDH is a highly skilled and passionate dental hygienist with over 12 years of clinical experience. Her commitment to transforming lives through exceptional oral care and dedication to coaching fellow hygienists on the oral-systemic connection, modern periodontal protocols, and increasing case acceptance rates has made her a prominent figure in the dental community. She has also been an integral part of a progressive dental practice that specializes in dental sleep medicine and oral appliance therapy to treat mild to mild/moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Vilma's extensive knowledge, combined with her published articles in RDH magazine, and her role as adjunct faculty teaching dental hygiene students, makes her an influential advocate for dental hygiene education and advancement.