Intentional Instruction
Individualized learning with time to ask questions, review techniques, and understand the reasoning behind each step.
GRIN & GLOW® ACADEMY · ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
An elevated, private learning experience for aspiring smile-care professionals. Learn whitening fundamentals, thoughtful client care, and the business foundations behind a boutique studio, guided by founder Joyce Erika Parker.
THE COMPLETE TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Professional Teeth Whitening Training + Studio Kit
Domestic balances are due at least 14 days before training. International balances are due at least 21 days before training. Kits ship after tuition is paid in full.
A Grin & Glow® Academy course completion certificate is included. Course completion does not confer a government-issued professional license.
MORE THAN A TRAINING SESSION
At Grin & Glow® Academy, education extends beyond learning a service. We believe a successful professional needs a foundation in safety, client communication, service quality, and entrepreneurship.
Individualized learning with time to ask questions, review techniques, and understand the reasoning behind each step.
Learn client screening, product precautions, professional boundaries, and the importance of applicable laws and manufacturer guidance.
Explore pricing, positioning, client experience, marketing, and the practical considerations of building a boutique service brand.
PROFESSIONAL WHITENING EDUCATION
A thoughtfully structured curriculum connecting whitening science, client care, professional workflow, and boutique business development.
Inside the Academy: an educational demonstration of techniques discussed during training.
Explore intrinsic and extrinsic staining, whitening ingredients, enamel considerations, client suitability, product instructions, and realistic treatment expectations.
Study protective materials, gum isolation, hygiene practices, contraindications, sensitivity considerations, and the importance of appropriate referrals.
Review shade assessment, appointment preparation, product handling, LED equipment considerations, documentation, and aftercare education within applicable legal limits.
Develop a thoughtful client experience through intake forms, consent documentation, service policies, consultation practices, and follow-up communication.
Explore service positioning, pricing, marketing, client retention, operational planning, and building a recognizable professional brand.
INCLUDED IN YOUR ENROLLMENT
Your $1,750 enrollment includes a curated professional whitening kit and educational resources used throughout your private training.
Equipment for learning about light-assisted whitening workflows.
Professional whitening products and application materials. Exact contents may vary with supplier availability.
Gum isolation and protective materials for educational purposes.
An 80-page training manual, student resources, and an Academy completion certificate upon successful completion.
COMPLIMENTARY STUDENT RESOURCE
A physical business guide included with your Academy enrollment.
Kits are prepared after enrollment and shipped after full tuition is received. Allow time for sourcing, preparation, delivery, and any applicable international shipping or customs requirements.
MEET YOUR PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR
Founder of Grin & Glow® · Lead Academy Educator
Joyce's professional journey began in patient care and continued through dental assisting, where she developed an appreciation for clinical precision, cosmetic detail, and the importance of making people feel comfortable in a care setting.
With a bachelor's degree focused on pre-dental studies, she brought together her scientific foundation, creative interests, and entrepreneurial vision to establish Grin & Glow® in Rochester, New York.
What began as a boutique smile-care studio grew into a broader mission: to make thoughtful oral aesthetics experiences accessible while helping aspiring professionals approach entrepreneurship with greater knowledge and confidence.
Through Grin & Glow® Academy, Joyce shares lessons from her professional experience, combining individualized instruction with practical insight into the realities of building and operating a service business.
“Education should prepare you not only to learn a skill, but to understand the responsibility and purpose behind it.”
Founder message reflecting the Academy's educational philosophy.
ACADEMY STUDENT EXPERIENCES
A glimpse into the learning environment and feedback shared by students who trained with Grin & Glow®.
“Erika left no detail untouched! I left fully equipped to start adding this service and some! She's A1!”
“Teaches you whitening but also how to start your business. Very organized and informative.”
“Erika was very knowledgeable. She explained every detail of her business and how her students can benefit from everything she has learned.”
ENROLLMENT QUESTIONS
Answers to common questions about tuition, scheduling, mentorship, course completion, and your included studio kit.
Both. Grin & Glow® Academy offers private 1:1 teeth whitening education virtually or in person at our Rochester, New York studio.
Complete tuition is $1,750, including the studio kit. A $525 enrollment deposit reserves your place, with a remaining balance of $1,225.
Please schedule at least 14 days in advance for domestic training. International students should allow at least 21 days and potentially longer depending on shipping.
Training is scheduled by appointment, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM, and Saturday, 9 AM–3 PM Eastern Time. Sunday is closed.
Domestic balances are due at least 14 days before training. International balances are due at least 21 days before training. Kits ship only after full payment. A domestic booking exactly 14 days away requires full tuition at booking.
Private 1:1 instruction, a professional whitening studio kit, an 80-page training manual, Academy completion certificate upon successful completion, and a complimentary physical copy of From Hustle to Cash Flow.
No. The Academy certificate documents course completion. It is not a state-issued license or dental qualification. Rules governing teeth whitening vary by jurisdiction. Students must independently verify all applicable licensing, scope-of-practice, product-use, and business requirements before offering services.
No. Whitening results and sensitivity vary by client. Education includes realistic expectations, client screening, protective considerations, and appropriate referrals.
Graduates may reach out with occasional follow-up questions. Enrollment does not include unlimited coaching, ongoing clinical supervision, or guaranteed business results.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Private professional teeth whitening education with personalized mentorship and your studio kit included.
Advance scheduling required. Kits ship after full tuition is received.
Questions? Contact the Academy