Registered Dental Hygienist | Speaker | Educator | Advocate for Empathy in Dentistry

Mandy Walters is a dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist, speaker, educator, and advocate for empathy in dentistry. With over 10 years of clinical experience, Mandy began her career as a dental assistant in pediatrics and orthodontics before earning her Associate’s degree from Tulsa Community College and her Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene from Eastern International College in New Jersey.

Mandy’s professional journey reflects her commitment to growth, leadership, and excellence. Early in her career at Spring Dental (now Lumio Dental), she was selected as one of three original hygienists to launch the company’s new hygiene department, which grew from 10 to nearly 100 hygienists under Director Kelcie Troutman’s leadership. Mandy has played a key role in shaping a culture of empathy, kindness, and high-quality care within the organization.

Passionate about education, Mandy teaches expanded functions for dental assistants at the Dental Careers Institute, helping develop the next generation of dental professionals. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Dental Hygienists’ Association and actively participates in volunteer and humanitarian initiatives, including a life-changing humanitarian trip to Mérida, Mexico, through Lumio Cares.

Mandy is committed to her “Ministry in Dentistry,” combining her love for the profession with a deep sense of empathy and service. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, Ben, and their baby, Bennett. Mandy’s guiding teaching philosophy is simple: “If I can leave you with anything, may it be empathy.”