A woman with many hats
Jackie chats with Shelley Brown, one of the 2025 GUM/RDH Award of Distinction winners. While Shelley was recognized for public health and her work with the underserved and homebound, she wears many other hats: speaker, writer, adjunct professor, mom, and more.
Many readers may know Shelley as a cofounder of Hygiene Edge as well. How does she juggle it all? "Lots of prayers," she quips. Here's an inside look as Shelley shares her tips for doing all things she loves, and how you can apply some of her ideas to your busy life.
About the Author
Shelley Brown, MEd, BSDH, RDH
Shelley is a dental educator, speaker, content creator, and mobile clinician dedicated to advancing accessible and innovative dentistry. As co-owner of HYGIENE edgeUCATORS, she empowers dental educators through professional development. Since 2009, she has taught at the Utah College of Dental Hygiene and founded Homebound Smiles, a mobile dental practice serving underserved patients. She also runs Shelley.Dental, a YouTube and TikTok platform focused on patient education and minimally invasive dentistry.
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
Chief Editor, RDH magazine
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, is a respected dental industry leader with more than 40 years of experience in dental hygiene, marketing, and professional relations. As chief editor of RDH, she is dedicated to advancing the dental profession through education, innovation, and collaboration. Prior to this role, she served as manager of professional relations and communications for Sunstar/GUM, building strong connections with industry associations, educational institutions, and dental professionals nationwide. Jackie has also contributed her expertise through committee service with organizations including the American Dental Education Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.