Afton Pratt, RDH, is an international speaker, educator, author, mentor with more than 20 years of clinical experience. As the creator of The Pratt Project, a teaching framework built for real humans with real schedules, she teaches teams how to think differently about time, appointment flow, and clinical responsibility so they can deliver consistent excellence without burning themselves out. Pratt is also the author of the upcoming book The Hygienist Thrival Guide, a modern roadmap for dental hygienists who are done with survival mode and ready to thrive. She has mentored clinicians nationwide, served as a speaker, facilitator, and hygiene mentor for Heartland Dental, and continues to champion empowered patients, empowered providers, and sustainable practice growth.