Lorene G. Kent, RDH, BA, is the publisher of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and the president of Belmont Publications, Inc. in Santa Ana, California. Prior to entering the world of publishing, she was a practicing dental hygienist for more than 25 years. Kent is also an honorary member of Sigma Phi Alpha, the National Dental Hygiene Honor Society, and a member of the Dental Trade Alliance's Board of Directors.
Lorene G. Kent, RDH, BA, is the publisher of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and the president of Belmont Business Media in Santa Ana, California. Prior to entering the world of publishing, she was a practicing dental hygienist for more than…
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