Position: Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Howard Community College | Clinical Education & Launch Strategy Consultant

Biography Text: Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, DHS, BSDH, RDH, FADHA, AAD, is a distinguished Clinical Education & Launch Strategy Consultant with nearly 30 years of experience in oral healthcare. Known for transforming clinical practice and professional education in dental hygiene, Dr. Joy blends her expertise with her top Clifton Strengths—Achiever, Command, Strategic, Self-Assured, and Arranger—to design systems, experiences, and educational programs that deliver real-world results. As a consultant, Dr. Joy partners with dental manufacturers to bring hygiene-focused products from concept to chairside adoption. She conducts clinical and market research, develops evidence-based workflows, creates training materials and exhibitor education, and calibrates KOL and trainer teams to help companies confidently enter or expand in the hygiene market. Through her personal brand, Dr. Joy, RDH™, and JELL-ED, Dr. Joy advances dental education with innovative courses, hands-on workshops, and national and international speaking engagements. Her expertise spans instrumentation, infection control, ergonomics, dentinal hypersensitivity, prevention, and the business of dental hygiene. She is also a passionate advocate for self-care, confidence, and courage, while raising awareness of implicit bias and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in oral healthcare. Dr. Joy is the creator of the P3 Hygiene Growth System™, a structured framework designed to help dental groups and DSOs systematize performance, monetize prevention, and maximize profit within the hygiene department. She also serves as a consultant examiner and contributes her expertise to multiple advisory boards, offering insights at the intersection of clinical excellence, education, and business. A graduate of Howard University (dental hygiene certificate), the University of Maryland (Bachelor of Science), and Nova Southeastern University (advanced degrees), Dr. Joy is dedicated to shaping the future of dental hygiene. Her leadership and experience empower clinicians, companies, and organizations to align people, protocols, and products for measurable impact in patient care and practice growth.