Dental Hacks: The book and DH student community

Tonya Jeffries, EdD, MS, RDH, talks about how The Dental Hygiene Hack book and mobile clinical app can support dental hygiene students and those interested in or new to the profession. Learn more here.
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Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, joins Tonya Jeffries, EdD, MS, RDH, as she talks about her book, The Dental Hygiene Hack, and the corresponding mobile clinical app. The Dental Hygiene Hack offers an introduction to the dental hygiene industry, resources, and opportunities potential dental hygienists could be part of. Some schools are providing this book as part of their program. The mobile app offers a way to track clinical patients, competencies, and assessments.

Read more about The Dental Hygiene Hack and the essential strategies for success in dental hygiene school in this article: “Front-loading the truth: Why The Dental Hygiene Hack is changing how students enter the profession.”

About the Author

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH

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.

Tonya Jeffries, EdD, MS, RDH

Tonya Jeffries, EdD, MS, RDH

Tonya Jeffries, EdD, MS, RDH, is a respected leader, author, app creator, consultant, speaker, and educator with over 20 years of experience in dental hygiene and more than a decade in higher education. She is the author of The Dental Hygiene Hack and the creator of the HygieneHack app, tools designed to support student success and modernize clinical education. Dr. Jeffries made history as the first African American president of the Maryland Dental Hygienists’ Association, helping shape the profession statewide. Email her at [email protected] or visit tdjconsultinggroup.com.

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