Joy Void-Holmes , RDH, BSDH, DHSc

Dr. Joy Void-Holmes is a distinguished leader in oral healthcare with nearly 30 years of experience, known for transforming both clinical practice and professional education in dental hygiene. Guided by her top Clifton Strengths—Achiever, Command, Strategic, Self-Assured, and Arranger—she blends decisive leadership with clear strategic thinking to design systems, experiences, and educational programs that work in the real world. As a Clinical Education & Launch Strategy Consultant, Dr. Joy partners with dental manufacturers to bring hygiene-focused products from concept to chairside adoption. She conducts clinical and market research, builds evidence-based workflows, develops training decks and exhibitor education, and assembles and calibrates KOL and trainer teams so companies can confidently enter or expand in the hygiene market. Through her personal brand, Dr. Joy, RDH™, and as co-founder of JELL-ED, she advances dental education with innovative courses, hands-on intensives, and national and international speaking that span instrumentation, infection control, ergonomics, dentinal hypersensitivity, prevention, and the business of dental hygiene. She is also passionate about emphasizing self-care, confidence, and courage, while raising awareness of implicit bias and issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in oral healthcare. Dr. Joy is the creator of the P3 Hygiene Growth System™, a structured framework that helps 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 on multiple advisory boards, offering insight 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 remains dedicated to shaping the future of dental hygiene. Her strengths and experience empower clinicians, companies, and organizations to align people, protocols, and products for measurable impact in patient care and practice growth.