The RDH View

Your dental hygiene career doesn’t have to follow a familiar path. Just ask Melissa K. Turner.

In Episode 2 of The RDH View, Kathleen, president of rdhu, and her co-hosts welcome the dental hygienist, speaker and strategist known as @thetoothgirl. From AI and dental technology to new models of care, Melissa’s work challenges us to think bigger about where our profession—and our careers—can go.

She’s also the co-founder of The Denobi Awards and the National Mobile & Teledentistry Conference, helping bring fresh ideas and voices into dentistry.

Hit play for a fresh perspective on what’s possible in dental hygiene.

Connect with Melissa: melissakturner.com | Instagram: @thetoothgirl | LinkedIn: Melissa K. Turner | [email protected]

What happens when the clinician becomes the patient?

In this relaunch episode of RDHView, Kathleen Bokrossy is joined by Jennifer Cicci, RDH — head and neck cancer survivor — and Jo-Anne Jones, RDH, an internationally recognized leader in oral cancer education.

Jennifer shares her deeply personal journey through oral cancer from the unique perspective of both a dental hygienist and a patient, while Jo-Anne reflects on what clinicians must understand about the evolving reality of oral cancer screening today.

This conversation is more than a story. It is a reminder of the importance of vigilance, compassion, and truly seeing the patient behind the chair.

An emotional and educational episode for every dental professional.