The RDH View
Season 1
What's Next for Dental Hygiene? | Melissa K. Turner
by Kathleen Bokrossy
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 | hello@melissakturner.com
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.