The Managing Editor oversees the Journal of Dental Hygiene, provides insight on Journal processes and serves as a guide to provide support regarding Journal matters and dental hygiene research as a whole.
Listed below are the members of the editorial board of the Journal:
Managing Editor - Catherine Draper, RDH, MS
- Cathy has been the managing editor of the Journal of Dental Hygiene since 2017. She previously served as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association and is currently an educator at Foothill College. Cathy has been involved in various dental hygiene settings for a number of years and has published works in various publications.
Editor Emeritus - Mary Alice Gaston, RDH, MS
- After serving in a variety of roles for the Journal of Dental Hygiene, including Editor-in-Chief, Mary was appointed Editor Emeritus of the Journal in 2006.
The editorial board is supported by Dorreen Petersen Davis, MS who oversees the visual and design aspects of the Journal. Additionally, the Journal is supported by the following members of ADHA staff:
Chief Executive Officer - Ann Battrell, MSDH
Director of Professional Development - Sue Bessner
Research Coordinator - Tyler Dempsay
Any inquiries to the editorial board of the Journal can be made at cathyd@adha.net.