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.
As dental hygienists, we've tried many ways to motivate patients to maintain their periodontal health. And you can see from this Purchasing Guide issue, there are myriad products to help us provide the best patient care.
This time of year always prompts me to reflect on the past 12 months. It's a time to review the goals I've accomplished, places I've gone, and people I've met. I enjoy this retrospection because it always makes me realize how fortunate I am…
Recently, I attended the California Dental Association Meeting in Anaheim. I had the opportunity to meet with many of the wonderful company representatives who support Dimensions of Dental Hygiene by advertising with us.
Each year, thousands of Americans are prescribed medications by their physicians. Some of these drugs are designed to improve quality of life, while others are crucial for maintaining life.