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.
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.
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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I was recently flipping through my newspaper when a "Dear Abby" headline caught my attention: "Dental Care in Nursing Homes Can Be Difficult to Arrange."
It's difficult to believe that 2015 is already half over. I'm sure your days have been filled with family activities and work responsibilities. But have you done anything lately to enhance your personal and professional growth?