The Journal of Dental Hygiene (JDH) has seen changes this past year culminating in growth from four issues of JDH published yearly to six! In addition, we published a monumental supplement to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dental hygiene profession. We have much to be thankful for in our profession. As editor, I am grateful for the work of a large number of individuals who have contributed to the growth and success of the Journal. First, I would like to thank the contributors, those authors who value the JDH and want to see their papers in our publication. Many professionals are writing and making contributions to our literature. We would not exist without you!
Our editorial review board is made up of a group of ultimate professionals from dental hygiene, dentistry, basic science, pathology, radiology and physical therapy. As dental hygiene expands and continues to collaborate with other health care professionals, having board members with specific expertise in dental hygiene as well as those with a broader view will be important. Thanks to all of the members who have contributed their time and expertise to improving the writing skills of others and enhancing the quality of our publication.
I wish to gratefully acknowledge the support and valuable contributions of the American Dental Hygienists' Association for their commitment to the JDH and for recognizing the value of scholarship to the growth of the profession. Specifically, I wish to thank our Journal Staff Editor, Josh Snyder, for his attention to detail, professional manner, patience with authors, review board members and me! Also, thanks to Ann Battrell, Executive Director of the ADHA, for her support of the Communications Divisions and her leadership at the ADHA.
We are proud of the peer review process and the quality publications that culminate from the efforts of the editorial review board and the other academicians who assist us with quality reviews. These volunteers, whether regular members or guest reviewers, make our publication one that all of us can be proud of as we strive to continuously grow our body of knowledge.
Thank You!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Wilder, RDH, BS, MS
Editor–in–Chief, Journal of Dental Hygiene
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