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Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, FADHA

Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, FADHA, has been involved in dental hygiene for more than 40 years—from clinical practice to speaking to publishing. She currently serves as the editor in chief for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene:. A visiting clinical instructor of dental hygiene at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and assistant professor at Ohio State University, Rethman is also a past president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. She is the president elect of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists. Rethman has published extensively in dental hygiene and dental journals as well as textbook chapters. She speaks both domestically and internationally on topics ranging from periodontal updates to patient motivation.

Editor's Note

FDA to Regulate E-Cigerettes

Jun 8, 2016

On May 5, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will regulate e cigarettes along with all tobacco products, including hookah, tobacco, cigars and pipe tobacco.

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Partnering Across Professions

May 17, 2016

In my April Editor's Note, I wrote about renewal and how we need to embrace the changes taking place in dental hygiene.

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Season of New Beginnings

Apr 8, 2016

Spring has arrived, which always evokes thoughts of renewal and rebirth.

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The Wellness Model of Care

Mar 9, 2016

Dental hygienists are well known as the prevention experts on the oral health care team.

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Focus on Children’s Oral Health All Year Long

Feb 4, 2016

While February is noted for Valentine's Day and Presidents Day celebrations, the oral health care community knows it as National Children's Dental Health Month.

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Be Part of the Transformation

Jan 12, 2016

As the calendar turns another page, there is much to celebrate within the profession of dental hygiene, as well as ongoing challenges to face in the coming year.

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Let There Be Peace on Earth

Dec 17, 2015

This time of year always evokes memories of family and good times spent in celebration.

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Raising Awareness

Nov 16, 2015

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of mortality among the top 10 that cannot be prevented, cured, or slowed.

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