Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes holds a Doctor of Health Science degree from Nova Southeastern University and is a registered dental hygienist with over 25 years of clinical experience in private practice. She is founder of Dr. Joy, RDH? and creator of the Dental Hygiene Student Planner?.  Dr. Joy is program chair for Fortis College, Landover Dental Hygiene Program and holds a faculty position at the American Denturist School.  Dr. Joy is a professional speaker and published author.  She has presented continuing education courses nationally and internationally in the areas of instrumentation, ultrasonics, infection control, and nutrition and biochemistry along with her signature keynote, Confidence and Courage. She serves as a Consultant Examiner for the CDCA examination board and is President of The Maryland Dental Hygienists’ Association and an active member of The American Academy of Dental Hygienists, The American Dental Hygienists’ Association and The Maryland Dental Action Coalition.